Hockey Towns
Untold Stories from the Heart of Canada
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When you first meet Ron MacLean, he asks where you're from, and he always comes back with a story. No one has crossed this country more than MacLean. In his 28 years on Hockey Night in Canada and now as host of Rogers' Hometown Hockey, Ron has met fascinating people from coast to coast and has had great stories to tell.
Now, in this #1 bestselling book, MacLean is back, with brand-new tales from across Canada. These are stories you've never heard before. From London to Castlegar, Yellowknife to St. Catharines, Medicine Hat to Montreal, from Bantam to Junior B to the NHL, our country is full of great characters: players, coaches, hockey moms and hockey dads; rivalries, practical jokes, careers that grew out of nothing and "can't lose" prospects who flamed out too soon; spectacular triumphs, heart-breaking tragedies and tales of friendship, betrayal, love and loyalty--all compelling, entertaining and inspiring.
In Hockey Towns, MacLean shares untold stories of superstars Wayne Gretzky and Eric Lindros, of Original Six legends, of junior players who left their hearts on the ice, of blue-collar players who persevered. These tales of triumph and sometimes tragedy will resonate with hockey fans across the country. Once again working with Kirstie McLellan Day, co-author of the blockbuster bestsellers Playing with Fire, Tough Guy and Cornered, this is MacLean at his finest.
About this Author
KIRSTIE McLELLAN DAYranks among the top hockey writers in the world thanks to seven national #1 bestsellers: Theo Fleury'sPlaying with Fire, Bob Probert'sTough Guy, Ron MacLean'sCorneredandHockey Towns, Wayne Gretzky's99: Stories of the Game, Kelly Hrudey'sCalling the Shots, and Curtis Joseph'sCujo. Kirstie, a mother of five great kids, has three grandkids and is married to Pyramid Production television producer Larry Day. They live in Calgary.
Reviews
"Like the man, the book makes good conversation . . . Great stuff here." -- The Globe and Mail
"Ron MacLean is the ultimate hockey storyteller because he's heard them all. Tales of stars-to-be, villains and unsung heroes; tales of tragedy and triumph, loyalty and sacrifice." -- Ottawa Magazine
"Hockey Towns is more than a compilation of a veteran story-teller's hockey yarns. . . . While all are rooted in Canada's game, the gales are often more like life lessons." -- NHL.com
"Ron is a quick-witted professional, full of charisma and passion for our game. A true-blue Canadian." -- Doug Gilmour
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