Don Cherry is one of the most well-known Canadians and also one of the most controversial, known for his outspoken opinions on hockey, politics and any number of topics. On Remembrance Day, November 11, 2019, it all came to an end. However, there's more to Don Cherry than ex-hockey player, coach and broadcaster, which his critics tend to ignore, and who better to share his story than his daughter? Writing from a privileged insider's perspective, Cindy Cherry offers a frank account of her father's life and career in front of and behind the camera, on and off the ice—not to mention behind the bench.Touching on everything from his playing days and coaching career to his rise as one of Canada's most sought-after broadcasters and product spokespersons, Cindy also discusses his continual support of many charities and how all his endeavours affected his family. This book provides an intimate look at the inside world of hockey not only as a sport but also as a lifestyle.No matter what your opinion of Don Cherry is going in, it's sure to be challenged and enlightened by this nuanced, unflinching account of a life that is as colourful, flamboyant and controversial as his language and the suits for which he is famous. A portion of the sales from this book will support: Don Cherry's Pet Rescue Foundation Read more

Are you a fan of hockey and the amazing stories that take place on the ice?Get ready to lace up your skates and dive into a world of slap shots, hat tricks, and heart-pounding action! Introducing The Most Incredible Hockey Stories Ever Told – the ultimate puck-tastic journey through the thrilling, chilling, and occasionally spill-filled world of ice hockey.In this book, you'll be transported to the heart of the rink, where the icy battles of the coolest sport on earth come to life. Join us for a wild ride as we share incredible tales of determination, teamwork, and sheer, unadulterated love for the game. From legendary face-offs to heartwarming stories of triumph, this book has it all!The Most Incredible Hockey Stories Ever Told contains 19 amazing, true stories from as far back as the 1950s, when there were only six teams in the biggest league on the continent. In this book, you'll learn about the incredible moments that have lasted in the culture of the sport, changing the way young players interact with the sport.Here are just a few of the incredible stories you'll find inside:Two new ways to score goals showed young players that creativity on the ice can be boundless.Wayne Gretzky's storied career helped the WHA and NHL find common ground.Mark Messier guaranteed a win for the city of New York, and then he delivered.Hayley Wickenheiser showed that women can keep up with the men, even on the ice.Mario Lemieux overcame cancer to save the Pittsburgh Penguins more than once.If you're a die-hard fan, an aspiring player, or simply someone looking for an adrenaline rush from the comfort of your cozy armchair, The Most Incredible Hockey Stories Ever Told is the book you've been waiting for. Join us as we break the ice and uncover the extraordinary stories that make this sport truly remarkable.Don't miss out on the chance to experience the pulse-pounding, bone-crushing, and heartwarming world of ice hockey. Let the puck drop on an unforgettable journey through the coolest stories on Earth.Get ready for a face-off with greatness! Read more

The true story of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team and the Miracle on Ice, which Sports Illustrated called the greatest moment in sports history—with a new afterword by Ken Morrow for the fortieth anniversary of the Miracle on Ice “An unvarnished and captivating read.”—Parade Once upon a time, they taught us to believe. They were the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, a blue-collar bunch led by an unconventional coach. Their “Miracle on Ice” has become a national fairy tale, but the real Cinderella story is even more remarkable. Wayne Coffey casts a fresh eye on this seminal sports event, giving readers an ice-level view of the amateurs who took on a Russian hockey juggernaut at the height of the Cold War. He details the unusual chemistry of the Americans—formulated by their fiercely determined coach, Herb Brooks—and seamlessly weaves portraits of the boys with the fluid action of the game itself. Coffey also traces the paths of the players and coaches since their stunning victory, examining how the Olympic events affected their lives. Told with warmth and an uncanny eye for detail, The Boys of Winter is an intimate, perceptive portrayal of one Friday night in Lake Placid and the enduring power of the extraordinary. Read more

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#1 BESTSELLERIn 1997 Ted Nolan won the Jack Adams Award for best coach in the NHL. But he wouldn’t work in pro hockey again for almost a decade. What happened?Growing up on a First Nation reserve, young Ted Nolan built his own backyard hockey rink and wore skates many sizes too big. But poverty wasn’t his biggest challenge. Playing the game meant spending his life in two worlds: one in which he was loved and accepted and one where he was often told he didn’t belong.Ted proved he had what it took, joining the Detroit Red Wings in 1978. But when his on-ice career ended, he discovered his true passion wasn’t playing; it was coaching. First with the Soo Greyhounds and then with the Buffalo Sabres, Ted produced astonishing results. After his initial year as head coach with the Sabres, the club was being called the “hardest working team in professional sports.” By his second, they had won their first Northeast Division title in sixteen years. Yet, the Sabres failed to re-sign their much-loved, award-winning coach.Life in Two Worlds chronicles those controversial years in Buffalo—and recounts how being shut out from the NHL left Ted frustrated, angry, and so vulnerable he almost destroyed his own life. It also tells of Ted’s inspiring recovery and his eventual return to a job he loved. But Life in Two Worlds is more than a story of succeeding against the odds. It’s an exploration of how a beloved sport can harbour subtle but devastating racism, of how a person can find purpose when opportunity and choice are stripped away, and of how focusing on what really matters can bring two worlds together. Read more

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ALEX OVECHKIN: The Journey of a Little Ice Hockey Hero From a Small Rink to the Biggest StageMeet Alex, a little boy from Russia who loved hockey so much that he would sleep with his hockey stick! With a smile as big as his dreams, Alex would jump out of bed every morning, excited to get on the ice.In Moscow, young Alex would practice shooting pucks for hours and hours. He wasn't like other players - he had a special way of shooting that made the puck zoom like a rocket! His mom, a basketball champion, taught him that being different was his superpower.Even when his stick was too big or his skates were too tight, Alex never stopped playing. He would practice in his living room, in the hallway, and anywhere he could find space! Some people said his shot was unusual, but Alex just kept scoring goals his own special way.And you know what's amazing? That little boy with the unique shot grew up to become one of hockey's greatest goal scorers ever! Now Alex plays for the Washington Capitals, where he shows everyone that being yourself is the best way to succeed.This is the story of a young boy who turned his love for hockey into something magical. Join Alex on his incredible journey from a small rink in Moscow to becoming one of hockey's biggest stars. Get ready to learn how being different can make you extraordinary! Read more

From Wayne Gretzky to Alexander Ovechkin, Maurice Richard to Sidney Crosby, Hockey Legends Alphabet brings together history’s quintessential superstars of the sport. Strikingly illustrated, Hockey Legends Alphabet is a chillingly good read for all hockey fans, and an inspiring handbook for youngsters strapping on tiny skates and taking to the rink. Read more

All hockey players dream of hoisting the Stanley Cup and winning a gold medal for their home country. Ken Morrow was the first to accomplish both feats in the same year, playing for the United States in the “Miracle on Ice” in 1980 at Lake Placid, then following that up by claiming the Cup with the New York Islanders at the conclusion of his rookie season. Morrow would go on to win three more consecutive titles with that Islanders dynasty and play his entire 10-season NHL career on Long Island as an elite, steadfast defenseman. In a new memoir, Morrow gives hockey fans a front-row seat to one of the most remarkable stretches of dominance in NHL history. Inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995, Morrow has been director of pro scouting for the Isles since 1992 and shares more than 40 years of hockey lore in this fascinating chronicle of a legendary life in hockey. Co-authored by longtime hockey writer Allan Kreda, this autobiography is a must-read for fans of the Blue and Orange. Read more

What if the secret to becoming a great athlete wasn’t about talent or perfect timing, but about resilience and refusing to quit?We’ve all been told that to succeed in sports, you need raw talent, flawless technique, and specializing at an early age. But what if the real key to greatness is something much deeper?If you’ve ever felt like an underdog, wondering if you have what it takes to make it, Chasing the Goal shows you how the average athlete can defy the odds. Mike Murray’s journey from an average player to a professional hockey player and coach is a testament to the power of perseverance, endless drive,and embracing setbacks as stepping stones.This book is not just for athletes—it's for anyone who’s ever faced a tough road and wondered if the journey was worth it. Murray’s story teaches you how to turn every challenge into a reason to keep going, how to rise up after every fall, and how to chase your dreams even when the odds seem stacked against you.IN CHASING THE GOAL, YOU WILL DISCOVER HOW TO:Harness the power of perseverance to push past obstaclesUnderstand the importance of self reliance and self awarenessTurn personal setbacks into opportunities for reinventionConquer fear and doubt to go after what you truly wantFind strength and courage in the most unlikely placesFilled with motivational insights, personal anecdotes, and a raw look at what it takes to succeed against all odds, Chasing the Goal will inspire anyone determined to chase their dreams, no matter the challenges ahead. Read more

"Hockey Hall of Fame Coach Scotty Bowman: ‘ Those four guys, they made all the difference’ The Grind Line, featuring some of the most popular athletes in Detroit sports history, is one of the most successful units in the history of the National Hockey League, and without peer among so-called ‘ fourth’ lines, for those who insist on numbering them. Kris Draper, flanked by Kirk Maltby and Joe Kocur, and later Darren McCarty, deserve their rightful place in Detroit shoulder to shoulder with The Production Line – the most famous line in NHL history: Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay alongside Sid Abel, and later Alex Delvecchio, four men whose numbers hang from the rafters at Hockeytown’ s Little Caesars Arena. This book argues – and has the receipts to prove it – that the Grind Line was every bit as important in its era (1997-2009) as the Production Line was in the dynastic 1950s." Read more

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Want to be known as the Detroit Red Wings’ second “Mr. Hockey”?Then prove yourself in the next Wings trivia challenge by blowing away the competition!The entire history of the franchise is included in this remarkable trivia/fact book from the days of the Detroit Falcons and Cougars to the Red Wings.All the significant events from the club’s origins in 1926 to the conclusion of the 2019-20 NHL regular season are included.This includes fun trivia about some of the sport’s greatest players, such as Ted Lindsay, Gordie Howe, Red Kelly, Terry Sawchuk, Dominik Hasek, Steve Yzerman, and Nicklas Lidstrom. Coaches and general managers are included as well as owners, such as the Norris and Ilitch families.Your Red Wings memory bank will be tested with questions such as:How many years did Jack Adams coach the Red Wings?Which season did the Red Wings earn a franchise-high 131 points?How many defensemen did the Red Wings select in the 1975 Draft?How many points did Dylan Larkin score in his rookie season?Which player won the James Norris Memorial Trophy in 1953-54?Whether you’re taking on friend or foe in the next trivia contest, be sure to download all the facts and information you can regarding the Red Wings.The book contains 15 different quizzes with a total of 300 challenging questions and 150 amazing “Did You Know?” facts.Don’t be a bench warmer when you can be a trivia All-Star! Read more

Minnesota has more youth, high school, college and pro hockey players than anywhere in the United States. For all that pedigree, and despite fifty years in the NHL, it still waits for a Stanley Cup championship team. This is the improbable tale of when the self-professed State of Hockey came closest to that title with the Minnesota North Stars. Through most of the 1990-91 schedule, the team was among the worst in the NHL on the ice, and dead last at the turnstiles. But in February and March, the North Stars began to win a little more. Future Hall of Famer, Mike Modano, and a cast of characters ranging from better-than-average to journeymen played some of the best hockey of their lives behind a homegrown goalie who made everyone believe in fairy tales, for a while. This is the story of the team with the worst regular-season record in any of the major North American sports leagues to play for a championship. The second half of Mirage of Destiny relates the exhilaration, heartbreak, and the real lives of all those players, coaches and staff who came so close to being part of something historic thirty years ago. Read more

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Alex Ovechkin: The Life of The Great 8From a young boy in Moscow dreaming of hockey greatness to becoming one of the biggest stars in NHL history, Alex Ovechkin’s story is all about hard work, passion, and never giving up. In this exciting book for young readers, you’ll discover how The Great 8 climbed his way to the top, shattered records, and led his team to the ultimate prize—the Stanley Cup!Also in this book is Packed with fun facts, Activities, Trivia, Games, Unforgettable moments, and inspiring stories, this book takes you behind the scenes of Ovechkin’s life—his early days in Russia, his rise to NHL stardom, and his legendary goal-scoring skills. You’ll also learn about his leadership, his love for the game, and how he inspires future hockey stars.Perfect for young hockey fans and anyone who loves a great sports story, Alex Ovechkin: The Great 8 shows how one player’s passion can make a huge impact on the game and fans around the world. Get ready to be inspired by a true hockey legend! Read more

NATIONAL BESTSELLERA poignant and inspiring memoir of the people and challenges that shaped the life and career of Canada's most decorated Indigenous athlete.Over the course of his incredible career, Bryan Trottier set a new standard of hockey excellence. A seven-time Stanley Cup champion (four with the New York Islanders, two with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and one as an assistant coach with the Colorado Avalanche), Trottier won countless awards and is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. In 2017, he was named one of the NHL's Top 100 Players of All Time.Trottier grew up in Val Marie, Saskatchewan, the son of a Cree/Chippewa/Metis father and an Irish-Canadian mother. All Roads Home offers a poignant, funny, wise, and inspiring look at his coming of age, both on and off the ice. It is a unique memoir in which Trottier shares stories about family, friends, teammates, and coaches, the lessons that he has learned from them, and the profound impact they have had in shaping the person he has become.Some of the incredible characters featured in the book include Trottier's father Buzz; legendary Islanders coach Al Arbour; teammates Clark Gillies and Mike Bossy; and the Penguins' Mario Lemieux, to name but a few. He'll also talk about the high school English teacher and guidance counsellor who helped him develop self-confidence and encouraged him as a writer: Governor General's Award–winning poet, Lorna Crozier.All Roads Home will also include a Foreword from bestselling author Jesse Thistle (From the Ashes) and two very special Afterwords: one from Trottier's daughter, Lindsy Ruthven, and the other from his life-long friend, beloved hockey great Dave "Tiger" Williams. Read more

Widely acknowledged as the best hockey book ever written and lauded by Sports Illustrated as one of the Top 10 Sports Books of All Time, The Game is a reflective and thought-provoking look at a life in hockey. Ken Dryden, the former Montreal Canadiens goalie and former president of the Toronto Maple Leafs, captures the essence of the sport and what it means to all hockey fans. He gives vivid and affectionate portraits of the characters—Guy Lafleur, Larry Robinson, Guy Lapointe, Serge Savard, and coach Scotty Bowman among them—who made the Canadiens of the 1970s one of the greatest hockey teams in history. But beyond that, Dryden reflects on life on the road, in the spotlight, and on the ice, offering a rare inside look at the game of hockey and an incredible personal memoir. This commemorative edition marks the 30th anniversary of the book's original publication, and it includes a new foreword by Bill Simmons, new photography, and a new chapter, “The Game Goes On.” Take a journey to the heart and soul of the game with this timeless hockey classic. Read more

Do you imagine how it would feel to take the game-winning slapshot?Does just the sight of an ice rink get you excited? How about some friendly competition with your buddies?Whether you're already hitting the ice or can't wait to get started, The Hockey Whiz Kid is your go-to hockey book with all the cool facts and legendary player profiles to keep your blood pumping!You'll gain tons of ice hockey knowledge, including its history, rules, teams, and so much more, bringing you closer to the sport than you thought possible.Plus, with in-depth stats, fun facts, and insider information about your favorite players, you'll find endless inspiration to get game-ready!Inside this ultimate hockey guide, quench your thirst for hockey knowledge and discover:Over 400 fascinating facts about ice hockey and 12 inspiring hockey stories, learning everything you need about the sport's history, iconic teams and tournaments, the rules, global hockey culture, and so much more!Tons of quizzes and trivia questions to test your hockey knowledge and compete against your friends10 hockey-themed coloring pages to customize and express yourself to your heart's content!Insights into the lives of hockey players on and off the ice, giving you the inside scoop on their day-in-the-life, routines, and personalitiesEverything you need to know about your favorite NHL teams, past and present, and how hockey teams around the globe are hitting the iceThe science of ice hockey, including the physics of the game—including how to hit the best slapshot—how ice rinks are made, and the tech behind game broadcastsOdd rules, funny fouls, and the entire rulebook for you to learn what's right and what's not on the iceTrick shots, slick moves, and signature skills galore, plus the hockey lingo you need to know!If you love ice hockey or know someone who does, this ice hockey book for kids is the ultimate guide to the fastest sport!This hockey facts book will make the perfect gift for that ice-obsessed person in your life.Get ready to hit the ice with a brain full of techniques, trivia facts, lingo, and so much more with The Hockey Whiz Kid! Read more

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