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There's a great thread about hockey books out there already. It might be hard to find following the board "update". maybe a mod can find it ad merge with this one.
Hockey History Books
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JMCx4
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Meanwhile, a Globe and Mail piece on Ken Dryden's newest book: "Game Change: The Life and Death of Steve Montador, and the Future of Hockey"
JMCx4
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Another recent release that looks promising: Behind the Bench, Inside the Minds of Hockey's Greatest Coaches, by Craig Custance
And another: Dennis Maruk: The Unforgettable Story of Hockey’s Forgotten 60-Goal Man, by Dennis Maruk with Ken Reid
And another: Dennis Maruk: The Unforgettable Story of Hockey’s Forgotten 60-Goal Man, by Dennis Maruk with Ken Reid
JMCx4
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Dr. **Murray** Howe has written a book about his father Gordie. Here's a related story from the Detroit Free Press ...
DFP: Nine Lessons I Learned from My Father
DFP: Nine Lessons I Learned from My Father
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JMCx4
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And another recently published title, this one by Sean Avery & sportswriter Michael McKinley ... Review: Ice Capades: A Memoir of Fast Living and Tough Hockey
I know some here have posted about a Howie Morenz biography printed in the 1980s, Howie Morenz: Hockey’s First Superstar . Well, I recently found out that it was updated and reprinted last year: http://www.mitchelladvocate.com/201...f-book-with-updated-material-pleases-robinson. I also just got an email reply from the author, who said it can be purchased and shipped within Canada for $40. A little steep, yes, but I'm going to order a copy for myself, and if anyone else is interested I'll let him know in my reply that others want it. Of course if you are in the Stratford region, it may still be in local shops.
Theokritos
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Done.
BTW, the links in the Historical Resources and Source Material sticky have been fixed now, they should all work again.
a79krgm
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HOCKEY The Fastest Game on Earth. - Red Dutton , Funk & Wagnalls 1938
Much of its wisdom is amazingly still relevant today. Not many knew more hockey then Red in those days. He was a experienced defenseman and coach of the NY Americans before writing this book. There are many BW photos of the Amerks in action.
Much of its wisdom is amazingly still relevant today. Not many knew more hockey then Red in those days. He was a experienced defenseman and coach of the NY Americans before writing this book. There are many BW photos of the Amerks in action.
JMCx4
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Thanks, Theo'. Now I've got 12 pages worth of posts to catch up on.
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JMCx4
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I just saw a very early mention in this combined thread of Lloyd Percival's "The Hockey Handbook." I came across a 5th edition 1970 copy of that seminal how-to manual in an antique/junk store this past summer. Having seen it referred to in several hockey books that I've read, I snapped it up for 5 bucks. I later thumbed through it, after deodorizing the old rural library copy in a sealed bag with baking soda; but since I'm 40+ years removed from playing the game, I sent it to the 11 year-old grandson of a fellow hockey fan. The kid devoured the content, and has been tweaking his roller hockey game with what he learned. Another generation of hockey lovers has been influenced by Mr. Percival.
JMCx4
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"Architecture on Ice" is at the top of my latest must-buy list, because I'm a hockey arena junkie. And Bruce Dowbiggin's "The Stick" is an excellent read - definitely in my Top 5 favorites - with a perspective on hockey unlike any other book I've read. I also read Dowbiggin's "Of Ice and Men: The Craft of Hockey" a couple of years back, which was an entertaining book.
JMCx4
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Show-off.My hockey book collection is now over 300. Lots of catching up to do.
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Thanks for the heads-up!
I just ordered this plus Gratoony the Loony: The Wild, Unpredictable Life of Gilles Gratton and The California Golden Seals
Killion
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Howie Hodge
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Very interesting insight's from Dr. Murray Howe. Mark had to settle for being a HOF Defenseman.....
Murray Howe was a one time Jr. linemate of Wayne Gretzky btw....
(JMCx4 knew this..)
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JMCx4
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I have a new book coming out next week that I'm very excited about.
Golden Boys: The Top 50 Manitoba Hockey Players of All Time
Golden Boys |
BOOK TRAILER: www.vimeo.com/230860344
Golden Boys: The Top 50 Manitoba Hockey Players of All Time
Golden Boys |
BOOK TRAILER: www.vimeo.com/230860344
Killion
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Very nice nabby.... nice to see your back & once again freely using hf HOH to advertise.... your quite welcome. ... no no I insist... dont mention it.
... oh.... and where can I purchase this book please?... you autograph?Very nice nabby.... nice to see your back & once again freely using hf HOH to advertise.... your quite welcome. ... no no I insist... dont mention it.
I'm always here lurking...
It should be available in book stores within the next few weeks or online through Amazon and other outlets. The McNally Robinson in Winnipeg currently has a couple of copies in stock.
The book launch is November 22nd at 7pm at McNally Robinson and it will feature some NHL oldtimers like Ab McDonald signing copies of the book!
Killion
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Awesome, & congratz again on your latest work.... Anything you'd like to share beyond whats on the trailer you linked above?.... Perhaps some interesting little known facts or anecdotes about whomever that you uncovered that you could share with us?
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Today I received from Amazon:
We Did Everything But Win by George Grimm: A look at the rise and fall of the Rangers during the Emile Francis era from the mid-60s to the mid-70s.
The Toronto Maple Leafs: The Complete Oral History by Eric Zweig: Many think that oral history books write themselves, but it takes talent to put it all together in a cohesive entertaining read. Most of Zweig's work is top-notch, and I expect this to be the same.
I picked up Kelly Hrudey's book at the grocery store last week. I'm looking to get maybe three or four more books to keep me occupied for the winter, but haven't decided which ones yet. I wish Joe Pelletier's blog was still active. He always had good reviews of hockey books to help us decide which ones were worth spending money on.
I found this blog which reviews sports books, including some hockey ones: Sports Book Review Center
He gave the Dryden book a glowing 5-star review, but didn't seem very enthusiastic about the Gratton or Maruk bios.
We Did Everything But Win by George Grimm: A look at the rise and fall of the Rangers during the Emile Francis era from the mid-60s to the mid-70s.
The Toronto Maple Leafs: The Complete Oral History by Eric Zweig: Many think that oral history books write themselves, but it takes talent to put it all together in a cohesive entertaining read. Most of Zweig's work is top-notch, and I expect this to be the same.
I picked up Kelly Hrudey's book at the grocery store last week. I'm looking to get maybe three or four more books to keep me occupied for the winter, but haven't decided which ones yet. I wish Joe Pelletier's blog was still active. He always had good reviews of hockey books to help us decide which ones were worth spending money on.
I found this blog which reviews sports books, including some hockey ones: Sports Book Review Center
He gave the Dryden book a glowing 5-star review, but didn't seem very enthusiastic about the Gratton or Maruk bios.
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Killion
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I was going to suggest the Dryden book, all great reviews..... Lance Hornby as well has a book that came out recently called Toronto & the Maple Leafs, A City & Its Team that looks interesting. Another tracing the history of the franchise with unique & interesting input from players, fans, former Gardens employee's.... even a Mortician who offers "Leafs Themed Funerals"...
