Full Product Details
Author: Bruce Boudreau ,
Tim Leone ,
Don Cherry
Publisher: Potomac Books Inc
Imprint: Potomac Books Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.367kg
ISBN: 9781597976626
ISBN 10: 1597976628
Pages: 228
Publication Date: 01 October 2010
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
A great tale of perseverance and positive thinking. After reading it, you can't help but root for the 'Columbo' of the NHL. --www.faceoff.com-- (12/15/2009) Full of entertaining and engaging stories about a minor leaguer who finally makes it to the NHL. --www.hockeybookreviews.com, November 2009 --hockeybookreviews.com (12/07/2009) Boudreau is a fabulous story teller. . . . More than 60 hours of interviews . . . by veteran Patriot-News hockey writer Tim Leone produced 200 pages of vintage 'Gabby'. . . . Boudreau is honest, colorful, opinionated, grounded, funny, biased, and blunt. And that makes for a more non-traditional read because there are no layers to peel away. --Patriot News-- (01/19/2010) As Don Cherry, who wrote a foreword for this book, said: 'I know you'll enjoy it.' --www.hockeyjournal.com-- (12/15/2009) One read of the book is straight inspirational. Another is pure fun. --Post-Star, Glenn Falls, NY-- (12/07/2009) Amusing, engaging, and a great insight... --http: //districtpuckhouse.blogspot.org-- (12/07/2009)
A great tale of perseverance and positive thinking. After reading it, you can't help but root for the 'Columbo' of the NHL. --www.faceoff.com-- faceoff.com (12/15/2009 12:00:00 AM) As Don Cherry, who wrote a foreword for this book, said: 'I know you'll enjoy it.' --www.hockeyjournal.com-- hockeyjournal.com (12/15/2009 12:00:00 AM) Boudreau is a fabulous story teller. . . . More than 60 hours of interviews . . . by veteran Patriot-News hockey writer Tim Leone produced 200 pages of vintage 'Gabby'. . . . Boudreau is honest, colorful, opinionated, grounded, funny, biased, and blunt. And that makes for a more non-traditional read because there are no layers to peel away. --Patriot News-- Patriot News (1/19/2010 12:00:00 AM) Full of entertaining and engaging stories about a minor leaguer who finally makes it to the NHL. --www.hockeybookreviews.com, November 2009 -- hockeybookreviews.com (12/7/2009 12:00:00 AM) One read of the book is straight inspirational. Another is pure fun. --Post-Star, Glenn Falls, NY-- Post-Star (12/7/2009 12:00:00 AM) Amusing, engaging, and a great insight...--http: //districtpuckhouse.blogspot.org-- districtpuckhouse.blogspot.org (12/7/2009 12:00:00 AM)
Bruce Boudreau is hockey s Everyman, a droll and loquacious fellow who has been everywhere there is ice and who knows everyone who ever has strapped on a pair of skates. Now the Washington Capitals coach takes you on the rollicking, inspiring ride with him. Make sure you demand frequent Greyhound points. Michael Farber, Sports Illustrated
Bruce Boudreau is hockey s Everyman, a droll and loquacious fellow who has been everywhere there is ice and who knows everyone who ever has strapped on a pair of skates. Now the Washington Capitals coach takes you on the rollicking, inspiring ride with him. Make sure you demand frequent Greyhound points.
Author Information
Bruce Boudreau is head coach of the Washington Capitals. The former head coach of numerous championship teams, Boudreau is the eleventh all-time scorer in the American Hockey League. Boudreau played parts of eight seasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks, recording 70 points in 141 career NHL games. He won two Memorial Cups with the Toronto Marlboros and set a Canadian Hockey League single-season scoring record that stood until Wayne Gretzky broke it.
