Hockey Strong: Stories of Sacrifice from Inside the NHL
- ISBN-10
- 150111834X
- ISBN-13
- 9781501118340
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 320
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-09-27
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Author
- Todd Smith
Description
For the casual enthusiast and hockey fanatic alike comes a collection of essays and photographs celebrating the grit and dedication of hockey players to withstand injury and hardship to play the sport they love. Based on the author’s interviews with key figures and capturing the inside stories of superstars old and new, Hockey Strong is one of a kind: an exploration of the long, dangerous, and often arduous journey of an NHL player. Packed with intimate interviews, exclusive photographs, and iconic moments, it’s a beautifully designed celebration of one of the toughest sports in the world, and the hearts of the athletes who play it. Featuring figures like Kris Draper, Shjon Podein, Craig Berube, Joey Kocur, Rick Tocchet, Chris Nilan, and even the trainer for the 1980 Winter Olympics USA team, Todd Smith provides unprecedented access to the stories behind famous hits, injuries, and fights, while also revealing the human drive and brotherhood that propels such players forward. With a particular focus on the Original Six franchises of the NHL, Smith interviews players young and old from across North America, and illustrates hockey’s broad appeal to new and lifelong fans. Unique in its content and design, and appealing to all generations of fans, this is the perfect gift for both the passionate fanatic and the casual follower of hockey.
Get the book
Other editions
-
- 2016-09-27
- 320 pages
- Ebook
- Simon and Schuster
Similar books
-
Wayne Gretzky:: Hockey's "The Great One"
By Barry WilnerHockey's "The Great One" Barry Wilner ... The Oilers set out for a strong year, and so did Gretzky. ... Strong. In order to reach their goal of winning the 1983 Stanley Cup, the Oilers had to win several series and not fall flat on ...
-
The Great Book of Ice Hockey: Interesting Facts and Sports Stories
By Bill O'Neill, Ryan BlackThe Great Book of Ice Hockey is a must for anyone who loves sports trivia.
-
Minnesota Hockey Greats: Homegrown Talent in the NHL
By Jeff H. OlsonIt is a feat that, at the time of this writing, no other homegrown Minnesota hockey great has achieved. A major part of those Islander teams, Langevin played almost every other defensive shift, killing penalties.
-
Hockey For Dummies
By John Davidson, John SteinbrederFielder was not very smooth, but he was one of the smartest centermen to ever lace up a pair of skates. He played mostly for Seattle in the Western Hockey League. He got called up to the Detroit Red Wings in the 1950s and skated on a ...
-
Basketball: Great Moments, Records, and Facts
By Teddy BorthWilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single game. Bill Russell won 11 titles for the Boston Celtics. Basketball: Great Moments, Records, and Facts show the people and events that make the sport great!
-
Hockey: Challenging Canada’s Game – Au-delà du sport national
By Jennifer Anderson, Jenny EllisonBenefits and Challenges of Play All players recognized that hockey offers great benefits but also several challenges. When considering all respondents, noted benefits of hockey participation included exercise (96.4 per cent), ...
-
Stickhandling Through the Margins: First Nations Hockey in Canada
By Michael A. RobidouxWith stories and observations gleaned from three years of ethnographic research, Stickhandling through the Margins richly illustrates how hockey is played and experienced by First Nations peoples across Canada, both in isolated reserve ...
-
Hockey Plays and Strategies, 2E
By Mike, Johnston, RyanHockey Plays and Strategies features a variety of plays, systems, and strategies for game play in the offensive, neutral, and defensive zones. Special situations such as the power play, penalty kill, and face-offs are also featured.
-
Great Book of Hockey: More Than 100 Years of Fire on Ice
By Shirley Fischler, Stan FischlerGreat Book of Hockey: More Than 100 Years of Fire on Ice
-
Hockey: Great Moments, Records, and Facts
By Teddy BorthHockey : great moments, records, and facts / Teddy Borth. p. cm. -- (Great sports) ISBN 978-1-62970-691-7 (lib.bdg.) Includes bibliographical references and index. 1. Hockey--Juvenile literature. I. Title.