So You Want Your Kid to Play Pro Hockey?
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (693 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B008SM5CXW |
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| Number of Pages | : | 342 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Along the way you will gasp with disbelief, laugh hysterically, and ultimately develop a better understanding of the anatomy of hockey and all its moving parts. For most this book will be an eye-opener about what goes on behind the scenes of the various levels of hockey. From selected experiences of others, both well-known and unknown along with my own experiences grinding a path in hockey; I will guide you along the oft-rocky path from the culmination of a childhood dream to its seemingly disappointing yet strangely fulfilling end. If you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes, between the whistles, and on the road or you just wan
Scored an overtime winner and cost his team a game, and through it all, experienced a lifetime of memories that spanned two continents, seven countries and eight leagues. Along the way, while riding the buses, living paycheque to paycheque and spending the summers living in his grandmother’s basement, he discovered a great deal about life, love and the value of following through on a dream. McKinven was a star as well as a healthy scratch. . He won a championship and finished dead last. About the Author Jamie McKinven is a former professional hockey player who played in the NCAA, ECHL, CHL and Europe
. Scored an overtime winner and cost his team a game, and through it all, experienced a lifetime of memories that spanned two continents, seven countries and eight leagues. Along the way, while riding the buses, living paycheque to paycheque and spending the summers living in his grandmother’s basement, he discovered a great deal about life, love and the value of following through on a dream. Jamie McKinven is a former professional hockey player who playe
Amazon Customer said Great book. A must read for hockey parents and. Great book. A must read for hockey parents and hockey fans. Brings a new level of respect for what these guys go through as they chase their dream. Very balanced picture of the highs and lows. Not all glamour, not all gloom and doom. The author does a good job of looking back at his own experiences and seeing the big picture.A few chapter transitions were a bit abrupt and the. "Great book on life as a pro hockey player in the bus leagues." according to Joel. Great book. Thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Once I started reading I had trouble putting it down. Jamie takes you on the journey of a pro hockey player in the bus leagues. He shares great stories of his life a a pro hockey player in a small town. By the end of the book, you really feel like your a part of his journey.. "A good look at life in hockey" according to Kevin C. Loeffler. A good look at life in hockey. All the good and the bad are told. You have to get used to his going back and forth in time throughout the book, but a good read.