Odd Man Rush: A Review
Odd Man Rush: A Harvard Kid’s Hockey Odyssey from Central Park to Somewhere in Sweden – With Stops Along the Way is the memoir of former professional hockey player Bill…
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A Review of Hockey: A Global History
Hockey: A Global History will bring hockey fans something they’ve long been missing: a well-researched, all-encompassing text on the history of hockey. Authors Stephen Hardy and Andrew C. Holman, both university-level…
Cap in Hand is Thought-Provoking History Lesson
Parity in the National Hockey League – or “competitive balance,” as it’s termed by commissioner Gary Bettman – has been a much-discussed concept since the introduction of the salary cap…
‘If These Walls Could Talk’ by Mark Lazerus
Most Chicago Blackhawks fans are familiar with the name Mark Lazerus. He is a Blackhawks beat writer for the Chicago Sun-Times and is known for his entertaining articles as well as hilarious tweets.…
Ken Dryden’s New Book – Game Change
I worry about my kids playing hockey. Sometimes I fear my love for the sport will influence them too much. Other times, I am concerned that a certain hockey mentality…
The Voices of Hockey: Broadcasters Reflect on the Fastest Game on Earth
We all recognize the voices – some of us even know these people by their faces – but they’re often remembered because of the stories they share with fans of…
Book Review: ‘Ice Wars’ by Gil Martin
Title: Ice Wars Author: Gil Martin Publication Date: Aug. 12, 2016 Pages: 510 Rating: 5 of 5 stars Overview New York-based author Gil Martin breaks down the state’s greatest hockey…
Book Review – S is For Stanley Cup
With the kick-off to 2017-18 NHL campaign just around the corner, hockey fans of all ages can hardly contain their excitement for the coming season. With a buzz in the air…
Book Review: John Scott, A Guy Like Me
We all know the story. A couple of bloggers wanted to stick it to the NHL by stuffing the ballot box and voting an enforcer into the All-Star Game. The…
A Review of ‘100 Years in Blue and White’ & Damien Cox One-on-One
The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the most storied and iconic franchises in the entire National Hockey League. They have a century of history that spans all the way…
Book Review – Hockey Strong
When I sat down to meet Todd Smith, author of Hockey Strong (which you can purchase here), I had plenty of questions about his definition of “hockey strong.” His book…
Book Review: ‘100 Things Sharks Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die’
The San Jose Sharks have earned themselves an interesting place in NHL history. At times, they have been unexpected overachievers, at other times, gut-wrenching disappointments. In the process, they have…