Midnight Hockey

Bill Gaston recounts a final season on the ice in a wry, often hilarious, and occasionally reflective memoir of beer-league and old-timers hockey. He traces a life in the game from outdoor rinks and junior years to varsity, European pro play, and late-night recreational leagues.

The book blends sharp scenes and practical lore: the written and unwritten rules, eccentric team names, oddball beers, road-trip misadventures, and the small rituals that bind teammates. Anecdotes move between high-spirited humor and moments of genuine nostalgia.

Ideal for anyone curious about grassroots hockey culture or who remembers the rush of a post-game beer, Midnight Hockey offers both comic relief and a thoughtful portrait of Canada's rink life.

• Focus: beer-league culture and locker-room stories
• Themes: camaraderie, nostalgia, rules and rituals
• Tone: humorous, candid, reflective

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