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You thought you'd read them all, did you? Well, you haven't.
Simultaneously loved and loathed, Don Cherry is one of the most talkative and talked-about personalities in hockey today. His more than twenty-five years as a player and coach have informed his popular Hockey Night in Canada commentary segment, "Coach's Corner." And now he's got more stories to share.
In Don Cherry's Hockey Stories, Part 2, Grapes tells us about the 2010 Stanley Cup, relays the lessons he's learned both on and off the ice, and takes us inside hockey's mythical players' "code." You'll encounter familiar names from the game and find out who this idol looks up to. You'll travel back in time to Cherry's days playing in the minor leagues. You'll share his experiences of being named Coach of the Year in the NHL and in the AHL. And you'll hear from his kids about what it was like growing up with a dad like Don..
Don Cherry tells it like it is, for better or for worse. You won't be disappointed.
P.S. Don wants you to know it's a book the whole family can enjoy.
Simultaneously loved and loathed, Don Cherry is one of the most talkative and talked-about personalities in hockey today. His more than twenty-five years as a player and coach have informed his popular Hockey Night in Canada commentary segment, "Coach's Corner." And now he's got more stories to share.
In Don Cherry's Hockey Stories, Part 2, Grapes tells us about the 2010 Stanley Cup, relays the lessons he's learned both on and off the ice, and takes us inside hockey's mythical players' "code." You'll encounter familiar names from the game and find out who this idol looks up to. You'll travel back in time to Cherry's days playing in the minor leagues. You'll share his experiences of being named Coach of the Year in the NHL and in the AHL. And you'll hear from his kids about what it was like growing up with a dad like Don..
Don Cherry tells it like it is, for better or for worse. You won't be disappointed.
P.S. Don wants you to know it's a book the whole family can enjoy.
About the Author
A high school dropout from Kingston, Ontario, Cherry laced up with the American Hockey League's Hershey Bears in 1954 to begin what would be nearly a two-decade playing career. The 20-year-old rookie would jump to a number of minor league teams in the United States and Canada over the course of his 16 years on the ice, bringing his young family with him on more than 50 moves. After being fired from his role as Coach of the Boston Bruins in 1979 Cherry went on to coach the Colorado Rockies for one unsuccessful season. A chance appearance on Hockey Night in Canada impressed CBC officials enough for them to create a platform for the bombastic ex-player and coach. "Coach's Corner" would go on to court both controversy and high ratings, as hockey fans rushed to their televisions to take in his singular mix of game analysis, cultural commentary and playful parrying with host Ron MacLean. Cherry has parlayed his broadcast success into a line of popular videos, a chain of restaurants, a syndicated radio show and lucrative endorsements. In addition to these ventures he has spent the past few years raising funds for Rose Cherry's Home for Kids, a hospice for terminally-ill children. Named after his beloved wife, who died of cancer in June 1997, Don Cherry has passionately campaigned for the Milton, Ontario hospice
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This review is from: Don Cherry's Hockey Stories, Part 2 (Hardcover)
This book was filled with more entertaining stories. I really enjoyed reading the first book and I enjoyed this one as well. I guess if there was something I didn't enjoy about the book it would be at the end where it's not Don's stories anymore, but his kids. Those weren't as good and it took quite a while for me to get through that, but Don's stories are always good!
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Great Stories by a Cool Character,
By Matthew Morine - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Don Cherry's Hockey Stories, Part 2 (Paperback)
Yes, I read two volumes of this book. The first one was excellent and the second one was just as excellent. The only downside to this text is the last section with the reflections of the kids, not that the kids did a bad job, but rather you just love hearing Don tell stories. For those in America, Don Cherry is a Canadian icon. He is one of the hosts of Hockey Night in Canada, and specifically the Coaches Corner section. He is a controversial character, but funny as come be. I still love his line before the Canada-USA gold medal game. "Ryan Miller is going to see more rubber than a dead skunk on a New York Highway." This is a great book. You get some insight information on the NHL and some of the traditions and unwritten rules of the game. Cherry was mostly a minor league player for years, and played one game in the NHL. He really struggled through life for a while, but now he is a huge deal in Canada. The stories are great in the book. They are short, and many of them just make you laugh out loud. So if you are a hockey fan, this is a fun book to read.
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I need part 3 already!,
By Jersey Deville - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Don Cherry's Hockey Stories, Part 2 (Hardcover)
Don Cherry is like the family member I never had but wish I did...For all the hockey that I've watched and played this book (like part 1) has taught me so much about it and has really educated me about coaching, playing, tradition, respect and how great it is to be a passionate hockey fan like I am. I had this book with me while my daughter was having eye surgery and it was like Don was with me the whole time keeping my spirits up.Who knew that me being a hockey die hard would help me get through a tough time like that, especially with it involving Don "Grapes" Cherry! My daughter did great, and I can only hope that when she grows up she reads this book and as much about Don Cherry as I can hope for, let alone read to her.
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Grapes Fans will Love This!,
By B767Captain - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Don Cherry's Hockey Stories, Part 2 (Hardcover)
If you love Don Cherry, former NHL & minor-league coach, you'll enjoy this book. It is entertaining from the 1st page, and is pure Grapes, without spelling, syntax or grammar corrections. Any hockey fan will get a kick out of these great stories, but to know this man is to love him. There is no American equivalent to this larger-than-the NHL figure. You'll laugh and you'll grind your teeth while reading it, but you'll be glad you bought it. Highly recommended.
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