Good hockey books

[jimbo55 0]

Another good book "GOON" a biography of Doug Smith's unlikely journey through minor league hockey as a fighter.

[starsfan71 9]

If you want to learn about hockey in other countries like China, read Dave Bidini's Tropic of Hockey

+1 read it when I was really young actually. I remember there being some language in it and I couldn't stop giggling.

[BarDownGinos 3]

Blades of Glory- its about the Bloomington Jefferson HS team in MN, really interesting read.

Ice Time- Jay Atkinson about a HS team in MA that's not too bad.

Searching for Bobby Orr- unofficial biography

Crossing the Line- takes a look at some of the darker side of things that happen in hockey, mainly the Junior level.

The Greatest Hockey Stories Ever Told- lots of short stories, fun to read great book to havae on the can.

[LeMagnifique 0]

playing with fire was awesome

Yes it was! Truly is a great story of ups and downs. Even if you don't like Theo you will not be disappointed.

[jkud 0]

I think the best is The Game by Dryden, that guy is a genius.

[Hockeyman9621 0]

im currently reading the King of Russia by Dave King....its pretty awesome....its his story about coaching in Magnitogorsk in the Russian super league the year after the lockout....lots of info on Evgeni Malkin as well

I second this, couldn't put it down. Very interesting to see how things are/were done over there

[samson35 0]

I thought Bylsma's books were pretty good. I also enjoyed Brodeur's book. Working on Boudreau's and it's been great so far. Theo Fleury after that!

[hockeyfreak7 0]

The Code by Ross Bernstein should be mandatory reading for people who watch hockey only for the fights.

Great book.

[chrisg19 5]

+1 Boys of Winter - A great read that puts some background to the game.

I also enjoyed "In the Bin", which is a collection of short stories about different NHL players and their antics in the penalty box. They are true stories about an NHL officials time in the penalty box with the players.

[ndlancer95 0]

+1 Boys of Winter - A great read that puts some background to the game.

I also enjoyed "In the Bin", which is a collection of short stories about different NHL players and their antics in the penalty box. They are true stories about an NHL officials time in the penalty box with the players.

Read In the bin also, it's a funny book, the guy that kicked the ice bucket,andthe one tat was scared of it, and the Author's "assist" to John Leclair

[kovyperron5727 0]

Has anyone read Brett Hull's autobiography? Got it for Christmas, and it was actually quite good. It's called Brett Shootin' and Smilin.'

[Aussie Joe 0]

Finished reading Patrick Roy's Bio, written by his Dad Michel. Great read, he paints Patrick in a very diff way then the ESPN news clips do of him flying off the handle.

Also, after I read Bruce Boudreau's Bio: "Gabby: Confessions of a Hockey Lifer" some seriously funny true stories in that book. He comes accross as such a great coach too.

[NextBobbyOrr 0]

The Code is a brilliant book. You can't go wrong. I'm also gonna throw in Hockey Tough by I think Saul Miller. Just goes about the mental aspect of hockey. It actually really helped me out for playing. Just the types of things that I found made a pretty big difference. And I know a few more, can't remember. I'll come back for them later.

[AIREAYE 248]

I second this, couldn't put it down. Very interesting to see how things are/were done over there

Just finished this, great read. The Game by Dryden is next on the list

[meteor 0]

Here's another thumbs-up for Dave King's book about his experiences coaching in Russia. He gives insight on their player development, cultural differences and attitudes, along with interesting and often exasperating anectdotes about what it's like to live there. Ken Dryden's book "The Game" also spends a chapter exploring the emergence of world-class Russian hockey.

I recently read Todd Denault's thoroughly researched account of Jacque Plante's life:

http://www.amazon.com/Jacques-Plante-Chang.../dp/0771026331/

Too many of these player bios make excessive use of the word `legendary' and this book is no exception. That said, Denault covers both the good and bad in the story of a fascinating man who was thoroughly and completely obsessed with becoming the world's best goaltender.