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-- Ninety-nine :2016., General, Viking Canada Call No: Bio G834s Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: Wayne Gretzky looks back on the last ninety-nine years and tells us, from his point of view, about the NHL's most memorable moments. From hockey's fierce early battles on natural ice; through its mythical golden era, where Howe, Richard, Béliveau, Hull, Orr, and Esposito defined greatness; through the unforgettable dynasties in Montreal, New York, and Edmonton and the success stories of today's NHL, Gretzky takes us onto the ice and into the dressing room to share stories about the great players and great characters who have inspired him, weaving in his own memories of the game that has meant so much to him. These are accounts of friendship and rivalry, triumphs and upsets, role players and heroes.
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2015., Adult, HarperCollins Publishers Call No: 796.96 M161h Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: Every Canadian town has a hockey story, and Ron MacLean has a hockey story for every town. When you first meet Ron MacLean, he asks where you're from, and he always comes back with a story. In his 28 years on Hockey Night in Canada and now as host of Rogers' Hometown Hockey, Ron has met fascinating people from coast to coast and has great stories to tell. MacLean is back, with brand new tales from across the country. Fom London to Castlegar, Yellowknife to Cole Harbour, Medicine Hat to Trois Rivieres, from Bantam to Junior B to the NHL, our country is full of great characters: Players, coaches, hockey moms and hockey dads; rivalries, practical jokes, careers that grew out of nothing and "can't lose" prospects who flamed out too soon; spectacular triumphs, heart-breaking tragedies and tales of friendship, betrayal, love and loyalty -- all compelling, entertaining and inspiring. Ron MacLean and Kirstie McLellan Day are the authors of "Cornered : hijinks, highlights, late nights and insights.".
