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Beauties: Hockey's Greatest Untold Stories [Mīkstie vāki]

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  • Formāts: Paperback / softback, 320 pages, height x width x depth: 203x135x23 mm, weight: 249 g, Illustrations
  • Izdošanas datums: 11-May-2021
  • Izdevniecība: HarperCollins Publishers
  • ISBN-10: 144346077X
  • ISBN-13: 9781443460774
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  • Formāts: Paperback / softback, 320 pages, height x width x depth: 203x135x23 mm, weight: 249 g, Illustrations
  • Izdošanas datums: 11-May-2021
  • Izdevniecība: HarperCollins Publishers
  • ISBN-10: 144346077X
  • ISBN-13: 9781443460774
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Fifty-seven incredible stories from hockey’s biggest names, greatest characters and unsung heroes

Essential reading for every fan, Beauties is a collection of the best stories that players tell each other. Grab a seat with TSN’s James Duthie as hockey’s finest relive highs, lows and hilarious moments on and off the ice from superstars, journeymen, coaches, referees, broadcasters, agents, and hockey moms and dads. In Beauties, you’ll find out:

·       How Sidney Crosby’s most unusual nickname came to be

·       How Steve Stamkos’s dad accidentally stole Steve Yzerman’s car

·       How Paul “Biznasty” Bissonette almost had the Arizona Coyotes kicked out of a Winnipeg hotel on game day

·       How Wayne Gretzky’s greatest one-liner may have turned around the          Stanley Cup Final in 1985

·       About the night that Hayley Wickenheiser went blind

·       Why the St. Louis Blues credit Laila Anderson, a brave young girl, for their    Stanley Cup win

·       What Bobby Orr said the first time he saw Connor McDavid play at a rink in Toronto

And more!

Foreword xiii
Roberto Luongo
Introduction 1(4)
Darryl: Sidney Crosby and His Wild Junior Hockey Roommate, Eric Neilson
5(7)
The Great One-Liner: The Joke That Leads to Wayne Gretzky's Greatest Cup Final
12(5)
Fixing Razor: Ray Emery and the Trainer Who Helped Pull Off One of Hockey's Greatest Comebacks
17(9)
Noodles, the Puffin and the Report Card: Goalie Jamie McLennan Takes Heat from Coaches Billy Smith and Darryl Sutter
26(6)
The Fastest-Skating Girl: Kendall Coyne Schofield Changes Women's Hockey in One Lap
32(9)
Biznasty's Last Dance: The Wounds and Wars of Paul Bissonnette's Final Pro Season
41(5)
The Accidental Taunter: Mike Johnson Celebrates Goals and Makes Enemies
46(5)
Dino and O-Dog: Road Roomies Kevin Dineen and Jeff O'Neill
51(8)
"What Is That?": Bobby Orr Meets Connor McDavid
59(5)
Milbury's Solo Bag Skate: Dave Poulin and the Bruins Get a Lesson in Unconventional Coaching
64(4)
Cole's Goal: An Injury-Plagued Minor Leaguer Finally Gets His Moment
68(9)
The Great Stamkos Car Heist: Chris and Steven Stamkos, Steve Yzerman and the Two Jags
77(4)
The Night Wick Went Blind: Hayley Wickenheiser Makes a Painful Mistake
81(3)
Wes McCauley's Toughest Call: The NHL's Most Beloved Referee Gets in Trouble with Mom
84(5)
Dumb and Dumber: Two Stories about Ray Ferraro Getting Smacked in the Head
89(4)
Laila's Gift: A Little Girl Battles for Her Life as Her Favourite Team Battles for the Cup
93(8)
Torts and the Bus to Nowhere: Coach John Tortorella Teaches Marty St. Louis and the Lightning Some Hard Lessons
101(4)
Cuthbert's Other Golden Call: A Broadcaster Makes the Most of His Big Break
105(5)
The Carjack Comeback: Jon Cooper and Dustin Tokarski
110(5)
The Reps: Stories from NHL Agents
115(14)
I Gotta Feeling: Tessa Bonhomme and the 2010 Olympic Gold Medal Game
129(6)
Whit, Bugsy and the Overbooked Private Jet: Ryan Whitney and the 2006-07Pittsburgh Penguins
135(4)
LA (Not So) Confidential: Broadcasters Gord Miller and Keith Olbermann Chase the Gretzky Trade
139(6)
The 30th Bronco: Humboldt Broncos Assistant Coach Chris Beaudry
145(10)
The Lone Ranger (Fan): ESPN's Steve Levy
155(4)
Timing Is Everything: Brad Richards's World Cup Hiccup
159(5)
The Accountant: Beer Leaguer Scott Foster's 14 Minutes of Fame
164(15)
Short Shifts: Tales Suited to TV Time Outs
179(6)
The Kid Who Won Everything: Robert Thomas's Parents Live the Dream
185(7)
The Salt Lake Room Reno: Ken Hitchcock, Wayne Fleming and the 2002 Olympics
192(5)
Ronan's Ride: A Minor-League Journeyman's Seven-Year Odyssey
197(10)
The Scout, the Kid and the Calf: Craig Button and Todd Harvey Team Up on the Farm
207(3)
The Case of the Mistaken McCreary: Referee Bill McCreary Takes Heat for a Hit on the Great One
210(4)
Tucker and the Wrath of the Mighty Quinn: Darcy Tucker Gets a Stern Lecture from His Legendary Coach
214(4)
"Can You Believe It?!": Jordan Eberle and Canada's World Junior Miracle
218(7)
The Draft Email Disaster: Insider Tales from Darren Dreger
225(5)
Butch's Battles: Garth Butcher Gets Black Eyes and Big Mini-Bar Bills
230(4)
Cuatro por Papi: Auston Matthews's NHL Debut
234(8)
Carlo's Commute: Carlo Colaiacovo Races between Paternity and Playoffs
242(5)
The Apprenticeship of Jim McKenzie: A Tough Guy Learns the Ropes
247(9)
Cammi's Flame: USA Captain Cammi Granato and the 2002 Olympics
256(4)
Hully: Kelly Chase Rides Shotgun to Brett Hull
260(6)
Bobby Mac vs. Tretiak: The Original Hockey Insider Takes His Shot
266(6)
Jonny Hockey: A Courageous Fan Becomes a Hockey Hero
272(9)
The GQ Style Guide: Lessons in Fashion from Teddy Purcell and Connor McDavid
281(4)
The Golden Goalie: Roberto Luongo and the 2010 Olympics
285(8)
The Boy Who Came from Away: A Syrian Refugee Finds His Hockey Community in Newfoundland
293(6)
Acknowledgements 299