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02501aam a2200325 i 4500 001 20A63E0879D511E89C12163897128E48 003 SILO 005 20180627010855 008 170906t20172016nyuo 000 0 eng d 010 $a 2017288795 020 $a 9781501157233 020 $a 150115723X 035 $a (OCoLC)957303165 040 $a YDX $b eng $c YDX $e rda $d OCLCQ $d NBO $d OCLCO $d DLC $d SILO 042 $a lccopycat 050 00 $a GV847.8.N3 $b S58 2016 082 04 $a 796.962 $2 23 100 1 $a Smith, Todd, $e author. 245 10 $a Hockey strong : $b stories of sacrifice from inside the NHL / $c Todd Smith. 250 $a First gallery books paperback edition. 264 1 $a New York : $b Gallery Books, $c 2017. 300 $a xv, 304 pages : $b photographs ; $c 24 cm 520 $a "For the casual enthusiast and hockey fanatic alike comes a collection of essays and photographs celebrating the grit and dedication of hockey players to withstand injury and hardship to play the sport they love. Based on the author's interviews with key figures and capturing the inside stories of superstars old and new, Hockey Strong is one of a kind: an exploration of the long, dangerous, and often arduous journey of an NHL player. Packed with intimate interviews, exclusive photographs, and iconic moments, it's a beautifully designed celebration of one of the toughest sports in the world, and the hearts of the athletes who play it. Featuring figures like Kris Draper, Shjon Podein, Craig Berube, Joey Kocur, Rick Tocchet, Chris Nilan, and even the trainer for the 1980 Winter Olympics USA team, Todd Smith provides unprecedented access to the stories behind famous hits, injuries, and fights, while also revealing the human drive and brotherhood that propels such players forward. With a particular focus on the Original Six franchises of the NHL, Smith interviews players young and old from across North America, and illustrates hockey's broad appeal to new and lifelong fans. Unique in its content and design, and appealing to all generations of fans, this is the perfect gift for both the passionate fanatic and the casual follower of hockey"-- $c Provided by publisher. 504 $a Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-296). 610 20 $a National Hockey League $x History. 650 0 $a Hockey $z United States $x History. 650 0 $a Hockey $z Canada $x History. 941 $a 1 952 $l NRPA983 $d 20180627032724.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=20A63E0879D511E89C12163897128E48Initiate Another SILO Locator Search