After lacing up for a pick-up tournament at Toronto’s McCormick Arena, the author revisits the world of hockey he loves. Through on-ice recollections and conversations with former pros, the book mixes personal scenes with wider perspectives on the sport.

Readers get a wide-ranging look at hockey life: memorable goals and ugly fights, trades and off-ice perks, old rivalries and mischievous pranks. Veteran voices add texture and unexpected insights about fans, coaches, owners and teammates.

Written in an energetic, anecdotal style, the narrative captures the thrill of taking the ice and the culture that surrounds it. Ideal for fans and anyone curious about what the game means to players at every level.

• Interviews with former NHL players
• Behind-the-scenes hockey stories
• Hardcover, 296 pages

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