book reviews
What if Cam Neely had been dealt to Montreal instead of Boston?
According to the authorized biography of Habs legend Serge Savard, which takes readers through a remarkable playing and managing career, that came very close to happening.
Shattered Ice: Former NHLer Steve Seftel's memoir details battle with mental illness and journey back to the game
After injuries cut his career short, Steve Seftel thought his time in professional hockey was a failure and that the game wanted noting to do with him. But following a “complete mental breakdown," Seftel sought help, addressed his mental health and gained new perspective on his journey.
Kelly Hrudey on baring his soul in emotional new book
He hated being traded. He thinks goalies stunk in the 1980s. He misses the venom of old rivalries. Armed with years of perspective after retiring, Hrudey has a lot to say in his new memoir.
The Great One gets personal in his latest book
To help celebrate the NHL's 100th season, Gretzky produced a book that is part history book, part personal memoir.
Theo Fleury hopes to help, heal through 'Conversations with a Rattlesnake'
Theo Fleury's struggle with drug and alcohol abuse led to the downfall of an outstanding career and in 'Conversation with a Rattlesnake,' a book co-authored by occupational therapist Kim Barthel, Fleury dives into what led him to react the way he did.
Jordin Tootoo's life in the fast lane: booze, women, hockey
Just as he's done throughout his career, Jordin Tootoo pulls no punches in his book. He lays it all out for hockey world to see: the pain of his brother's suicide, the pride of being the first Inuk player in the NHL and the out-of-control life he lived until it all caught up to him.
Book Review: Hockey Abstract
Explaining much more than just Corsi, Rob Vollman dives even deeper into the world of analytics in the second edition of Hockey Abstract.
Five summer book suggestions any hockey fan will love
Hard-core puck fans are waiting for the NHL to start again in the fall, but Adam Proteau has five must-read hockey book suggestions to get them through the rest of the off-season.
Bruins' Rask makes young cancer patient's wish come true, creates custom-made goalie mask for her
Bruins star goalie Tuukka Rask recently met a nine-year-old cancer patient and made her wish come true – not only by bringing her on the ice to take part in an NHL practice, but also by commissioning a very special goalie mask for her.
Movie on Swift Current Broncos saga gets first-round financing
Sudden Death, the book about the fall and rise of the Swift Current Broncos, has cleared the first hurdle in a long journey to be made into a movie. It's still likely years away.
Book on tragic high school crash raises awareness, reminder of vigilance for parents of student-athletes
A book on the crusade for change following a deadly high school auto accident raises awareness around the need for vigilance by parents when it comes to winter driving and the transportation of their young athletes.