Hockey Strong: Stories of Sacrifice from Inside the NHL Paperback – Import, 9 May 2017

Very god book

Todd Smith brings the hockey knowledge of a second-generation lifer (maybe his grandfather was even hockey strong; I wouldn’t be surprised), a great ear for quotes from the array of NHL studs he interviewed, and a sick, unbelievable trunk of stories about mashed faces, busted eye-sockets, bone fractures, and steam shovel fists! He’s got it all: wonderful writing, blast-quick slapshot anecdotes, tons of action, and more than enough hockey knowledge to teach even the most die hard, 4AM rink time skater a thing or seven about the game he or she loves.Buy one for yourself and one for each your favorite hockey fans. They’ll be sure to give you an awesome Xmas gift come December in return!

Whether you are a life long hockey fan or a newbie, this book details the sacrifice and hard work that professional hockey players endure. Spanning decades, Todd documents , via primary and secondary sources , a narrative that encompasses the determination of what it means to make the NHL and stay in it. This is a series of stories that parallels human nature In that regardless of background, ethnicity or DNA we adapt to the environment presented to us in order to survive. Plus - Knuckles Nilan is the Bee's balls!

A great book! My wife bought it for me and I couldn't put it down. If you're a hockey fan or know one, get this book for them. Well written with lots of great stories about the physical sacrifices hockey players make to play the game, life in the NHL and hockey in general.

A book for hockey fans and non-hockey fans alike! The author is a great story teller. You feel like you're there with him during the many interviews. The stories behind the dedicated athletes really make you look at the sport of hockey differently. Highly recommend.