{"product_id":"9781443436908","title":"Hockey Towns : Untold Stories from the Heart of Canada","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eHockey Towns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Ron MacLean, Kirstie McLellan Day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvery Canadian town has a hockey story, and Ron MacLean has a hockey story for every town. A new book by the co-author of the national bestseller \u003ci\u003eCornered\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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 \u003ci\u003eHockey Night in Canada\u003c\/i\u003e and now as host of Rogers’ \u003ci\u003eHometown Hockey\u003c\/i\u003e, Ron has met fascinating people from coast to coast and has great stories to tell. Now, in this new book, MacLean is back, with brand new tales from across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are stories you’ve never heard before. From London to Castlegar, Yellowknife to Cole Harbour, Medicine Hat to Trois Rivieres, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce again working with Kirstie McLellan Day, co-author of the blockbuster bestsellers \u003ci\u003ePlaying With Fire, Tough Guy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCornered\u003c\/i\u003e, this is MacLean at his finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e“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.”\u003cbr\u003e“Like the man, the book makes good conversation . . . Great stuff here.”\u003cbr\u003e“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.”\u003cbr\u003e“Ron is a quick-witted professional, full of charisma and passion for our game. A true-blue Canadian.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781443436908\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":41111733043406,"sku":"9781443436908","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9781443436908.jpg?v=1649738134","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781443436908","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}