Synopses & Reviews
Rich, insightful, and highly engaging, Bruce Dowbiggins much-praised examination of the craft of hockey was hailed by critics as an enduring addition to the literature of sports.
What makes the best in the hockey business the best? By analyzing forward Steve Yzermans superb talent for leadership, defenseman Chris Chelios two-way brilliance, goaltender Dominik Haseks unrivalled ability to stop the puck, and hockey executive Glen Sathers gift for construction, shaping, and inspiring a team, Dowbiggin not only illuminates hockey greatness, he also documents the subtle evolution in how the NHL game is played.
From the Hardcover edition.
Synopsis
Award-winning journalist Bruce Dowbiggin investigates hockey greatness and documents the evolution of how the game is played today. It's about how the best become the very best.
About the Author
Bruce Dowbiggins work in radio and television has twice won him the Gemini Award for excellence in sports broadcasting. His book,
Of Ice and Men (MW&R 1998) was hailed by the
Globe and Mail, Calgary Herald, CBC TV and Radio, TVO, and sports talk shows. He lives in Calgary with his wife and their three children.
From the Hardcover edition.