Education
He played hockey for the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds and graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1951.
He played hockey for the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds and graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1951.
He is the most successful coach in Canadian Interuniversity Sport men’s hockey history. In his 28 years as the head coach of the University of Alberta men"s ice hockey team, he coached the Alberta Golden Bears to 6 University Cup championships and 17 Canada West conference championships. Drake was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
Drake served as the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers during the 1975-1976 WHA season.
The “dean of coaching,” Clare developed the game for more than 40 years, coaching at the high school, university, Olympic and WHA level Clare Drake Arena - University of Alberta.