Hockey Books
Odd Man Rush: A Review
November 21st, 2018 Odd Man Rush: A Harvard Kid's Hockey Odyssey from Central Park to Somewhere in Sweden - With Stops Along the Way is the memoir of former professional hockey player Bill Keenan. If you're unfamiliar with Keenan like I was, he is a retired American hockey player who played...
A Review of Hockey: A Global History
October 22nd, 2018 Hockey: A Global History will bring hockey fans something they've long been missing: a well-researched, all-encompassing text on the history of hockey. Authors Stephen Hardy and Andrew C. Holman, both university-level educators, combine decades of research to bring the...
Cap in Hand is Thought-Provoking History Lesson
October 16th, 2018 Parity in the National Hockey League – or "competitive balance," as it's termed by commissioner Gary Bettman – has been a much-discussed concept since the introduction of the salary cap in 2005. The addition of cost certainty was seen as a big positive from the...
'If These Walls Could Talk' by Mark Lazerus
January 10th, 2018 Most Chicago Blackhawks fans are familiar with the name Mark Lazerus. He is a Blackhawks beat writer for the Chicago Sun-Times and is known for his entertaining articles as well as hilarious tweets. In his new book, If These Walls Could Talk: Chicago Blackhawks:...
Ken Dryden's New Book - Game Change
December 15th, 2017 I worry about my kids playing hockey. Sometimes I fear my love for the sport will influence them too much. Other times, I am concerned that a certain hockey mentality will shape their character in ways their mother won’t like. Most of all, I worry I am encouraging them to...
The Voices of Hockey: Broadcasters Reflect on the Fastest Game on Earth
October 25th, 2017 We all recognize the voices - some of us even know these people by their faces - but they’re often remembered because of the stories they share with fans of the game of hockey. In a way, they are storytellers themselves - sharing experiences from each and every game with...
Book Review: 'Ice Wars' by Gil Martin
October 7th, 2017 Title: Ice Wars Author: Gil Martin Publication Date: Aug. 12, 2016 Pages: 510 Rating: 5 of 5 stars Overview New York-based author Gil Martin breaks down the state's greatest hockey rivalry—the competitive cross-town battle between the Islanders and...
Book Review - S is For Stanley Cup
September 30th, 2017 With the kick-off to 2017-18 NHL campaign just around the corner, hockey fans of all ages can hardly contain their excitement for the coming season. With a buzz in the air and the holiday season just around the corner, Sleeping Bear Press has picked the perfect time to...
Book Review: John Scott, A Guy Like Me
February 7th, 2017 We all know the story. A couple of bloggers wanted to stick it to the NHL by stuffing the ballot box and voting an enforcer into the All-Star Game. The ploy worked, and despite the league's skepticism, John Scott made it to All-Star Weekend, and became an instant star....
A Review of '100 Years in Blue and White' & Damien Cox One-on-One
December 8th, 2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the most storied and iconic franchises in the entire National Hockey League. They have a century of history that spans all the way back to the early 1900s. When you have an organization as venerable as the Maple Leafs, chances are there...
Book Review - Hockey Strong
December 7th, 2016 When I sat down to meet Todd Smith, author of Hockey Strong (which you can purchase here), I had plenty of questions about his definition of "hockey strong." His book focuses on the mental and physical toughness of hockey players as they fight through pain, injury, grief,...
Book Review: '100 Things Sharks Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die'
November 30th, 2016 The San Jose Sharks have earned themselves an interesting place in NHL history. At times, they have been unexpected overachievers, at other times, gut-wrenching disappointments. In the process, they have employed colorful characters, developed steadfast traditions, and had...
