Of Ice and Men The Craft of Hockey

Rich, insightful, and highly engaging, Bruce Dowbiggin's much-praised examination of the craft of hockey was hailed by critics as an enduring addition to the literature of sports. What makes the best in the hockey business the best? By analyzing forward Steve Yzerman's superb talent for leadership, defenseman Chris Chelio's two-way brilliance, goaltender Dominik Hasek's unrivalled ability to stop the puck, and hockey executive Glen Sather's gift for construction, shaping, and inspiring a team, Dowbiggin not only illuminates hockey greatness, he also documents the subtle evolution in how the NHL game is played. From the Hardcover edition.

<b>Bruce Dowbiggin’s</b> work in radio and television has twice won him the Gemini Award for excellence in sports broadcasting. His book, <i>Of Ice and Men</i> (MW&R 1998) was hailed by the <i>Globe and Mail, Calgary Herald</i>, CBC TV and Radio, TVO, and sports talk shows. He lives in Calgary with his wife and their three children.<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>