drisco487 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2007 Im 14 and im reading this book now and it is awesome, I was wondering what you guys thought of it and if any of you have seen the hit explain it a little more clearly i was seeing if there was a video on it but i couldnt find anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted February 8, 2007 I remember seeing it when it happened way back when and it was horrible to see, let alone read in detail. It was just a complete fluke on a play you see a dozen times each game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PH_Hockey2 4 Report post Posted February 8, 2007 I saw the Sportscenter segment and it was sad on what happen to him. I've been meaning to pick up his book but havent have the time. It just makes you value being able to play hockey so much more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drisco487 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2007 i definetly recommend this book, its great it seems like he just went into the boards when he hit someone and his spine i guess just gave out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHIEF22 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2007 He was chasing the puck into the corner, went to check the defender, tripped, missed the check and hit his head on the boards. You can tell imediately that damage was done. Too bad for a local boy done good. You are correct though, he is a very strong person mentally, he could have just given up but he didn't. They mentioned his name during the Bruins game the other nite while interviewing Parker inbetween periods, mentionig the line of Drury and Roy playing that nite - Travis was on the same line with Drury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatwabbit 93 Report post Posted February 10, 2007 read that book a looooong time ago, and I must say i really admire him for his strength and determination. And also admire his family for teh support they've given to him...my wife read it, and really like the book as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2007 I read it a couple years back and still own it. One of the few books I actually enjoyed reading. I also recall around the time when the Avs won the cup with Drury there being a couple segments on him and Roy. The video of it was pretty brutal to see just because you knew what the result of it was. He seems like a great guy though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac23 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2007 Last year Travis Roy talked to our whole high school hockey league. We had our annual sportsmanship meeting and then he came out. ESPN videotaped it and it's part of the SportsCenter segment. His speech gave me a new perspective on life. He autographed books for our team with his mouth. What a guy. I really admire him. Everyone should read this book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
