national championship teams. Military service Bessone enlisted in the United States Navy in 1942 and was discharged in 1946 as an ensign. He served on PT boats during World War II in both the European and Pacific theaters, including as the executive officer and the commanding officer. Head coaching record References External links 1916 births 2010 deaths American ice hockey coaches American men's ice hockey defensemen Ice hockey players from Massachusetts Illinois Fighting Illini men's ice hockey players Michigan State Spartans ice hockey coaches Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey coaches Sportspeople from Springfield, Massachusetts United States Hockey Hall of Fame inductees United States Navy personnel of World War II United States Navy officers Ice hockey coaches from Massachusetts Military personnel from Massachusetts