Hockey Books
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...
Book Review: Gordie: The Legend of Mr. Hockey
September 1st, 2016 This summer, Triumph Books offered The Hockey Writers the opportunity to review their recently published book, Gordie: The Legend of Mr. Hockey. And having just reached my one-year anniversary with THW, I was happy to do so. When Gordie Howe passed away on June 10,...Book Review - "Chill Factor"
Reviewed by Mark Brown David Paitson and Craig Merz, Chill Factor: How a Minor League Hockey Team Changed a City Forever New York: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.,...
Miracle Men - Reviewing "The Boys of Winter"
February 28th, 2015 The second book in my year long quest to read and review one hockey book a month is The Boys of Winter: The Untold Story of a Coach, a Dream, and the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team by Wayne Coffey. I chose this book because this month the nation celebrated the 35th...
The Life of Mr. Hockey
January 31st, 2015 Review of Mr. Hockey: My Life by Gordie Howe For anyone who wants to learn more about hockey why not start with a book by the person known affectionately as “Mr. Hockey,” none other than Gordie Howe. Howe tells his story in this 2014 autobiography which covers not only...
Hockey Confidential: Inside Stories From People Inside the Game
January 21st, 2015 For years, TSN's Bob McKenzie has been one of the leading voices in hockey broadcasting. Since Twitter's heist of traditional sports media, McKenzie's reach has expanded beyond Canada and to the rest of the hockey world. With nearly 900,000 followers, McKenzie's Twitter is...
