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As much as golf or baseball, hockey is bound to its traditions and history. Grand stories of the "Original Six," unending bus rides across the frozen Prairies, and "lacing 'em up" after disfiguring facial lacerations are as much a part of the game as the sticks and pucks. In For the Love of Hockey, Chris McDonell has compiled the personal stories of 91 of the game's greatest talents. From vintage photos to Gordie Howe explaining how he acquired his first pair of skates, this book is special. Highlights? Try these: a photo of a young Ray Bourque; Ted Lindsay telling of his struggle in starting the player's association; Sergei Federov's tale of childhood hockey in Russia; "Boom Boom" Geoffrion recalling his introducing the slap shot to the NHL; a photo of Lanny McDonald and his massive red moustache. There are gems scattered generously throughout this book, and the spirit of old time hockey is alive and well within these pages. --S. Duda
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Stunning visual and statistical record ... [players] are succinctly profiled with relevant stats, anecdotal material and vintage photographs. (Harvey Frommer SportsWritersDirect on foxsports.com 20001106)
An admirable scrapbook that will hold the attention of any hockey fan. (Globe and Mail 20041123)
Current and former NHL stars reveal significant moments of their careers. (USA Today )
Something to treasure. (London Free Press )
Features stunning photography of the players profiled. (Rudy Mezzetta Hockey News )
An admirable scrapbook that will hold the attention of any hockey fan. (Globe and Mail 20041123)
Current and former NHL stars reveal significant moments of their careers. (USA Today )
Something to treasure. (London Free Press )
Features stunning photography of the players profiled. (Rudy Mezzetta Hockey News )
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MY BROTHER FRANK, A TOP PROSPECT WITH THE NEW YORK Rangers organization, was sent to Guelph to play junior in 1949. Read the first page
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MY BROTHER FRANK, A TOP PROSPECT WITH THE NEW YORK Rangers organization, was sent to Guelph to play junior in 1949. Read the first page
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In their own words, Oct 17 2000
By Kenneth L koessler III - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: For the Love of Hockey: Hockey Stars' Personal Stories (Hardcover)
This book is necessary for all true hockey fans. The book tells the stories of some of the great stars of the game from today and yesterday. The best part of the book is that it is written in their own words.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Perfect for your guy's "reading room", Jan 9 2007
By S. Rowell "goalie girl" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: For the Love of Hockey: Hockey Stars' Personal Stories (Paperback)
This is a great book for us hockey fans. The stories are short and interesting. Notable players from the history of hockey as well as current players are featured. Let's face it, we want to know everything about our favorite players, some of these stories are surprising.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Happier if not for blank page, Nov 22 2009
By Michael J. Matassa - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: For the Love of Hockey: Hockey Stars' Personal Stories (Paperback)
I've only just started this book and am sure I'll enjoy it, but I am unhappy about the fact that the second page of John Davidson's foreword is a completely blank white page! This was received as a gift so am not sure if Amazon will do anything to rectify the situation.Follow-up to compliment Amazon.com - I emailed Amazon about this situation and within hours they set up free 2-day shipment of a replacement and provided a link to print a USPS mailing label at no cost to me. However, though this is not Amazon's fault, the replacement book had the same problem!! If possible I plan to contact the publisher, but I feel it will be to little avail.
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