- Paperback: 168 pages
- Publisher: iUniverse (January 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0595383114
- ISBN-13: 978-0595383115
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 200 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,749,153 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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When the 2004-2005 NHL lockout was realized, Sweden, Russia, Switzerland, Finland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Germany eagerly absorbed foreigners and locals alike, as out-of-work NHLers looked to keep their game sharp and give back to the communities that taught them to play. Little did they know how much of the experience would prepare them for the "new" NHL.
Join them on this ultimate hockey road trip through Europe in the locker rooms, on the ice and in the streets. Sit behind Jaromir Jagr's mother in Kladno. Admire the Alps with Joe Thornton and Rick Nash. Walk through a pine forest to Peter Forsberg's childhood rink. Debate with Russian police at the Dynamo arena to meet Alexander Ovechkin before he became an NHL star.
And experience all the adventures of dozens of NHLers like Danny Briere, Martin St. Louis, Alexei Kovalev, Ilya Kovalchuk, Alexei Yashin, Mike Knuble, Henrik Lundqvist, Zdeno Chara, Daniel Alfredsson, Saku Koivu, Miroslav Satan, Martin Brodeur, Sergei Fedorov and Dominic Hasek.
The pain of lost dreams from a canceled season may be turned aside, but these experiences will never be forgotten.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Takes a while to pick up steam but finally it does,
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This review is from: Away Games: The Ultimate Hockey Road Trip Through Europe with the NHL's Best (Paperback)
It's really just a series of anecdotes and not a "book" per se. At times I felt the narrative went nowhere but she finally hit her stride halfway through in the chapter on Czech and Slovakian hockey. It's enjoyable to see what NHL players went where during the 2004/05 lockout and to see who hit it off in Europe. When she tried to describe towns and cities it becomes a tad cliched. A travel writer she is definitely not.The main complaint is I wanted more in-depth stuff on the places, rinks, teams and players. I just felt for all that time spent in Europe, this is a pretty thin on the ground (155 pages) book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Quirks of Euro Hockey,
By Marion P - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Away Games: The Ultimate Hockey Road Trip Through Europe with the NHL's Best (Paperback)
How do fans show their spirit in Europe? Which countries have hockey cheerleaders? Why do some players wear a yellow uniform during games? If you don't know the answers to these questions, this book is for you. The author attends games all over Europe and shares her unique experiences and observations about the Euro hockey infrastructure. She manages to interview many of your favorite players who chat about themselves, hockey and the NHL. Great stuff!
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Decent book,
By Gary R. BUTTERWORTH "garybutterworth.com" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Away Games: The Ultimate Hockey Road Trip Through Europe with the NHL's Best (Paperback)
This book is what it is: a fun, readable account of the European leagues during the NHL lockout.The author certainly did a lot of work in putting this book together, and it shows. She includes lots of good interviews from lots of different places. I was particularly impressed by the chapter on Switzerland; the Swiss leagues are overlooked far too often in North America. It's equally impressive that she checked out hockey in non-traditional countries like Hungary, Belgium, and Norway. Unfortunately, the editors here didn't do such a good job. There are typos galore, and the book's organization could be better (the "sex scandal" during the Sweden Hockey Games is mentioned at least twice, long before it is finally explained on page 134). Also, I feel like some things (eg. promotion and relegation, import rules, etc.) are, at times, dumbed-down for an audience that presumably doesn't know much about the politics of European hockey, while at other times it is presumed that the reader already understands certain concepts. If you're an American with an interest in European club hockey, it seems like this is something you really should read. Otherwise, you can skip it. It was fun, but it could have been a lot better. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a trip !,
By Momma B - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Away Games: The Ultimate Hockey Road Trip Through Europe with the NHL's Best (Paperback)
This is a fabulous find - a 'road book' that appeals to hockey fans, travelers, and anyone who simply enjoys a good read.Ms. Sullivan's account of her criss-crossing of Europe during thehockey lockout is humorous, knowledgeable, and very interesting. We meet the stars of the NHL as real men, whose conversations and opinions may surprise their fans. Still, you don't have to be a hockey fanatic to love reading this book ! |
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