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Best of Down Goes Brown Greatest Hits & Brand New Classics To Be from Hockeys Most Hilarious Blog
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Sean McIndoe
blueblazer
, October 19, 2012
It's laid out in an easy-to-follow format. There is some repeat material, meaning that some of it has been put up on the main web page over time. However, there is plenty of all-new material as well. It's the type of book that doesn't have to be "read" in the traditional sense, from front to back. Instead, you can either go from the table of contents, or just flip through, using the chapter titles at the top of the pages to find something that looks interesting. "Top-secret" flow-charts, phone calls, interviews, and more from the highest levels of pro hockey management abound. Of course, part-way through, the reader begins to get a sense that it's all in good fun, which keeps you reading to see how they end. There are plenty of inside jokes regarding the Toronto Maple Leafs and other notable teams and people, but it doesn't require a deep knowledge of hockey to enjoy the book. I think that's the best part; it can be laughed at whether you know all the jokes or not. I would agree that this book complements Sean's web page nicely. Don't forget to check out his webpage, which he updates probably three or four times a week during the NHL season.
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Death Of Hockey Or How A Bunch Of Guys
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Jeff Z Klein
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, September 22, 2012
Having watched pro hockey expand to the point of bloat, and suffered through more than one lock-out/strike, I discovered this book and agree with much that is written. The author makes a case that the NHL is expanding too fast, not allocating money properly, and not thinking of the fans. The author DOES reside in an NHL market, which probably allows for a first-hand look at what is impacting the league. This gives a better overall perspective and adds depth to the book. The only downside that I can take away from reading is that the book came out just long enough ago that some of the info doesn't necessarily apply to the same degree that it would have say, 10 or 12 years ago. However, even with this in mind, the book is still an entertaining read, and most of the information applies enough that you can see how the game is faltering, and the author suggests things that may help pick it back up and restore it to former glory.
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Code The Unwritten Rules of Fighting & Retaliation in the NHL
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Ross Bernstein
blueblazer
, September 22, 2012
You watch a hockey game, a fight breaks out. The crowd yells and cheers. It all looks so sudden, and yet, to possibly half the crowd, they don't know that this particular fight was agreed upon days or weeks ago and the players had already decided to fight that night. That is the premise behind "The Code." Inside this book, the mysterious curtain that hides the code of conduct behind fighting in the NHL is lifted. Behind that curtain, NHL enforcers, both current and past, reveal in depth analysis on various subjects such as fighting when hurt, or the art of declining a fight. Even the most die-hard of hockey fans can no doubt find plenty of information inside these pages that will both entertain and inform them as to the deepest secrets, and tales of The Code.
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Hockey In Portland
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Jim Mancuso
blueblazer
, September 22, 2012
This little book, unassuming as it seems at first, is the key to more than a half-century of hockey in the Portland area. Teams that haven't existed in decades like the Rosebuds, the first team from the U.S. to challenge for the Stanley Cup. I never knew about the Portland Penguins and Eagles in the 40s and 50s, but there are photos of players from that era as well. It's like you get a chance to briefly meet these players and get to know what their careers were like. Most impressive is the rather large section dedicated to the Portland Buckaroos. I never personally watched them, but I'd heard a few names. Reading this book brought those names, and so many more, to life. There are bios and pictures for many of the legendary Buckaroos players inside these pages, and even a casual fan of the game will find this interesting. I have family members who watched the Bucks play and they enjoyed this book. It brought the players back to life, in some cases literally. There is an extensive collection of photos of important milestones, such as the Lester Patrick Trophy, milestone sticks and goalie masks from back in the days. All in all, I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is a fan of hockey in Portland. A must read for historical and entertainment purposes for sure...
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Gretzkys Tears Hockey America & the Day Everything Changed
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Stephen Brunt
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, August 06, 2012
I found it to be a very interesting hockey book. Even for the non-hockey fan, though, it is easy to follow the sordid tale of a double-cross, and the ways that upper management and ownership can sometimes react in a way that ends up with a mega-star like Gretzky getting traded. I was especially pleased to see that both sides were handled with equality; Edmonton's ownership, coaching staff and players, as well as those in Los Angeles.
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