(Part 2) Top products from r/hockey

Here you go:

Movies

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SlapShot|A failing ice hockey team finds success using constant fighting and violence during games
Goon|Labeled an outcast by his brainy family, a bouncer overcomes long odds to lead a team of under performing misfits to semi-pro hockey glory, beating the crap out of everything that stands in his way.
Youngblood|A skilled young hockey prospect hoping to attract the attention of professional scouts is pressured to show that he can fight if challenged during his stay in a Canadian minor hockey town.
The Mighty Ducks Trilogy|A self-centered lawyer is sentenced to community service coaching a rag tag youth hockey team. In the second movie, leads them to the World Junior Goodwill Games. And in the third movie, the gang heads to a cake-eater private school and a different, tougher coach.
Mystery, Alaska|This comedy is about the residents of a small town who get over-excited when their hockey team gets chosen to host a televised event
Miracle|Miracle tells the true story of Herb Brooks (Russell), the player-turned-coach who led the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory over the seemingly invincible Russian squad.
Breakaway|An Indian-Canadian hockey player struggles against traditional family values and discrimination from mainstream hockey players.

TV & Documentaries

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24/7| The road to the Winter Classic details the trials and tribulations of 2 teams each season as they head into the Winter Classic. First Season: Caps/Pens. Second Season: Flyers/Rangers
Pond Hockey|Pond Hockey examines the changing culture of sports through insightful interviews with hockey stars, experts, journalists and local rink rats alike. More than just a celebration of a beloved game, Pond Hockey searches the open ice for the true meaning of sport.
The Last Gladiators|In ice hockey, no one is tougher than the "goon". Those players have one mission: to protect the star players at any price.
Hockey: A People's History|The history of the sport of ice hockey and its impact on the founding country of Canada.
30 fo 30: A King's Ransom|Story of the Gretzky trade from Oilers to the Kings.

Books

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The Game|Ken Dryden|Ken Dryden, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame, is recognized as one of the greatest goalies ever to play the game. More than that, he is one of hockey's most intelligent and insightful commentators. In The Game, Dryden captures the essence of the sport and what it means to all hockey fans.
The Boys of Winter|Wayne Coffey|They were the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, a blue-collar bunch led by an unconventional coach, and they engineered what Sports Illustrated called the greatest sports moment of the twentieth century. Their “Miracle on Ice” has become a national fairy tale, but the real Cinderella story is even more remarkable.
J.R.|Jeremy Roenick|Jeremy Roenick, one of the premier hockey players of his generation and one of the greatest American stars the NHL has ever known, shares his life story in this frank and unflinching autobiography.
Crossing the Line|Derek Sanderson|The autobiography of one of hockey’s first rebels and a beloved member of the “Big Bad Bruins,” this book shares how Derek Sanderson’s ferocious style helped lead the team to two Stanley Cup victories in the early 1970s.
Playing With Fire|Theo Fleury|Theo Fleury takes us behind the bench during his glorious days as an NHL player, and talks about growing up devastatingly poor and in chaos at home.
Jonesy: Put Your Head Down and Skate|Kieth Jones|Jonsey is the story of Keith s career in the league as well as all of the interesting stories he accumulated over the course of his career, playing with some of the leagues best players in the last 15 years, including Peter Forsberg, Joe Sakic, Mark Recchi and Eric Lindros. Forward by Ray Bourque.
Blood Feud|Adrian Dater|Blood Feud is a rollicking story of a fierce, and often violent, rivalry between the Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche.
Tough Guy|Bob Probert|Documenting his notorious career with the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks, Bob Probert details in this autobiography how he racked up points, penalty minutes, and bar bills, establishing himself as one of the most feared enforcers in the history of the NHL.
Journeyman|Sean Pronger|The many triumphs (and even more numerous defeats) of a guy who's seen just about everything in the game of hockey while playing for 11 teams in 16 years.
Ballad of the Whiskey Robber|Julian Rubenstein|The true story of a bank robbing backup goalie in Hungary who becomes a folk hero right after the fall of communism.
Breakaway|Tal Pinchevsky|The stories of the first players to defect and/or get work visas to play in the NHL from Czechoslovakia and the USSR.
Breakaway|Andrew Conte|A detailed, fascinating account of Penguins rise from bankruptcy to Stanley Cup champion that takes you inside the board rooms as well as the players dressing rooms.
Artificial Ice|David Whitson, Richard Gruneau|Artificial Ice explores how hockey has moved from popular pastime to commercial entertainment product, and one struggling to maintain its stature in the North American entertainment market.
Orr: My Story|Bobby Orr|Bobby Orr is often referred to as the greatest ever to play the game of hockey. From 1966 through the mid-seventies, he could change a game just by stepping on the ice. No defenseman had ever played the way he did, or received so many trophies, or set so many records, several of which still stand today. Now he tells of his inspirations, his motivations, and what drove him to become one of the greats. Avalable October 15

Books

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The Game|Ken Dryden|Ken Dryden, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame, is recognized as one of the greatest goalies ever to play the game. More than that, he is one of hockey's most intelligent and insightful commentators. In The Game, Dryden captures the essence of the sport and what it means to all hockey fans.
The Boys of Winter|Wayne Coffey|They were the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, a blue-collar bunch led by an unconventional coach, and they engineered what Sports Illustrated called the greatest sports moment of the twentieth century. Their “Miracle on Ice” has become a national fairy tale, but the real Cinderella story is even more remarkable.
J.R.|Jeremy Roenick|Jeremy Roenick, one of the premier hockey players of his generation and one of the greatest American stars the NHL has ever known, shares his life story in this frank and unflinching autobiography.
Crossing the Line|Derek Sanderson|The autobiography of one of hockey’s first rebels and a beloved member of the “Big Bad Bruins,” this book shares how Derek Sanderson’s ferocious style helped lead the team to two Stanley Cup victories in the early 1970s.
Playing With Fire|Theo Fleury|Theo Fleury takes us behind the bench during his glorious days as an NHL player, and talks about growing up devastatingly poor and in chaos at home.
Jonesy: Put Your Head Down and Skate|Kieth Jones|Jonsey is the story of Keith s career in the league as well as all of the interesting stories he accumulated over the course of his career, playing with some of the leagues best players in the last 15 years, including Peter Forsberg, Joe Sakic, Mark Recchi and Eric Lindros. Forward by Ray Bourque.
Blood Feud|Adrian Dater|Blood Feud is a rollicking story of a fierce, and often violent, rivalry between the Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche.
Tough Guy|Bob Probert|Documenting his notorious career with the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks, Bob Probert details in this autobiography how he racked up points, penalty minutes, and bar bills, establishing himself as one of the most feared enforcers in the history of the NHL.
Journeyman|Sean Pronger|The many triumphs (and even more numerous defeats) of a guy who's seen just about everything in the game of hockey while playing for 11 teams in 16 years.
Ballad of the Whiskey Robber|Julian Rubenstein|The true story of a bank robbing backup goalie in Hungary who becomes a folk hero right after the fall of communism.
Breakaway|Tal Pinchevsky|The stories of the first players to defect and/or get work visas to play in the NHL from Czechoslovakia and the USSR.
Breakaway|Andrew Conte|A detailed, fascinating account of Penguins rise from bankruptcy to Stanley Cup champion that takes you inside the board rooms as well as the players dressing rooms.
Artificial Ice|David Whitson, Richard Gruneau|Artificial Ice explores how hockey has moved from popular pastime to commercial entertainment product, and one struggling to maintain its stature in the North American entertainment market.
Orr: My Story|Bobby Orr|Bobby Orr is often referred to as the greatest ever to play the game of hockey. From 1966 through the mid-seventies, he could change a game just by stepping on the ice. No defenseman had ever played the way he did, or received so many trophies, or set so many records, several of which still stand today. Now he tells of his inspirations, his motivations, and what drove him to become one of the greats. Avalable October 15

Alright well Bobby Orr's book is a given but I devoured it over the course of a single flight because it's just so well-written. I'm still working on Derek Sanderson's book.

BUT that being said, I've also read Ken Dryden's book and found it awesome as well!

Other good hockey books I've read:
Kerry Fraser--really provides insight into the life of a guy in stripes.
This book about the Miracle on Ice team because murrica.

I know they may not be players you've watched in your lifetime--they're certainly not in my case, I'm just too young--but they are all just really good and I recommend them anyway!

Brodeur: Beyond the Crease

Some of the interesting tidbits from the book include Brodeur's scouting report on some of the best shooters he's faced in his career, discussion about how he has handled contract negotiations (Brodeur spent a large portion of his career unrepresented by an agent, sacrificing money to help the team), his divorce, his relationship with GM Lou Lamoriello, and his hopes for the future after his playing days are over. It also features some great photos from his father Denis.

Hopefully, when he does decide to hang 'em up, he comes back to add to the book with his thoughts on all the records he has broken and really wrap up his career. A few more photos from Denis' vault would also be quite the treat.

Marek v Wyshynski nerd out on sweet hockey books all the time. They're worth a listen. Anyway, while I was in a random bookstore in Oamaru (NZ) I found This little gem and bought it on a whim for a friend.

Turns out Dave Bidini is the man and the book is a really good read! There's a great little chapter that recounts his 'where were you' when Esposito gave his speech in '72

Homer pick is Beyond the Crease By Broduer but it was actually a pretty good read. I also liked JR

Just want to take the time to let people know about the book The Instigator. It does a great job of explaining the good things he's done for the game, as he has really grown the league as a business and done a lot to promote it to areas that previously had little interest in hockey.

I'm not sure I'll be able to maintain a Python codebase, but I'd love to see what you wrote! You're talking about this, yes?

No. I am pretty sure Douglas Murray is the smartest man in the room. Proof. Yes he invented that along with his buddies.

If you liked that McCarty book, theres another one his dad wrote while McCarty was still playing called "Rinkside" that's pretty good and can be found inexpensively on Ebay. There's not many books around from a hockey dad's perspective.

Also Bob Probert has a good one out, he was in the process of making this and it was almost finished when he died, so it shouldn't be confused for a money grab http://www.amazon.com/Tough-Guy-My-Life-Edge/dp/160078562X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1449167559&sr=8-1

That's a solid collection though if you already have the ones you listed.

I own this book. It has a nice overview of the history of the game. Not too in depth, but very interesting facts and statistics. Definitely worth the price and very informative (plus some bad ass pictures).

Not a documentary but if you're into reading things there's an autobiography published in the early 90s, not long after he was traded to the Kings.

It was really good, and you get a good idea of how he grew up and became so dominant.

https://www.amazon.ca/Gretzky-Autobiography-Wayne-Reilly-Rick/dp/0060163399

I'd recommend Tropic of Hockey by Dave Bidini. Great read about the author's travels to find (and play) hockey around the world.

Gretzky wasn't traded to make the team better, he was sold because the owner needed money. He even wrote a book on it. I'd Trade Him Again: On Gretzky, Politics And The Pursuit Of The Perfect Deal

Cheaper, alternative link. I bought this after the pens won the cup. It looks glass but is plastic, but its really good quality, and fits just over 2 bottles of beer. Bonus Image for size

There is a book! 😊

J.R's book is great and Wayne Gretzky's book is a must as well

Did you know Amazon will donate a portion of every purchase if you shop by going to smile.amazon.com instead? Over $50,000,000 has been raised for charity - all you need to do is change the URL!

Here are your smile-ified links:

https://smile.amazon.com/Fish-Sticks-Fall-Rise-Islanders/dp/1582610991

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And even then, colorized images can look pretty darn cool, like all those pictures from The Hockey Book that show up on /r/hockey from time to time.

His life has been recounted in a novel. A very good read. Recommended.

the dude is great, he invented a keg tap foot pump with his buddies during his time at Cornell.
http://www.amazon.com/Ubertap-Multi-Faucet-Chrome-System/dp/B001Q6EMNS

From what I've heard, Roenick's self biography is a great read.

I personally haven't read either of these books but they each have a few good reviews and might be what you're looking for.

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Got to play minor hockey my whole life but if you don't have that luxury, play the NHL series on xbox. Also, reading this book helped my Dutch fiend

I'd Trade Him Again: On Gretzky, Politics and the Pursuit of the Perfect Deal - Peter Pocklington (and others)

I have not, but I would recommend the Mark Messier biography, and the Peter Pocklington biography

Both were very good reads.

I can do you one better. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FRDKGX0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oW.vybB6AQT1S

Maybe the fact this one got made hindered Snoop's project -

Soul on Ice

Also there is a book called Black Ice which is interesting
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Ice-History-Maritimes-1895-1925/dp/1551096951

This one is a bit dry but worth it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1552090507/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1418420351&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

To piggyback on the Derek Boogaard saga, John Branch wrote the book Boy on Ice about him. It's incredibly well written and only took me a week to read so it'd be a good place to get info on how the league treats/has treated enforcers and their enabling of pain medication addiction.

There's this: https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Stein-oz-Hockey-Beer/dp/B01FRDKGX0

But to be honest I think they just slapped a McDonald's lid and a cut up straw into a simple replica that isn't actually a thermos.

Those interested in reading more on the intersection of hockey, economics, business, and culture may want to take a look at Artificial Ice: Hockey, Culture, and Commerce, edited by David Whitson and Richard Gruneau. The book was published seven years ago, but it still provides relevant discussions on league expansion/contraction, marketing, rule changes, etc. This book review from the Canadian Journal of Sociology gives a more detailed summary.

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might be slightly cheaper on Amazon though

edit: yup http://www.amazon.com/Goal-Light-Horn-Team-Labels/dp/B009P9Y4JA

Legends of Hockey

Here is a book that has hockey in it but is so much more.

50 bucks on Amazon

Its not going to go off automatically but it comes with a puck remote control

The Final Call, for anyone else who may be wondering.

Legends of Hockey

http://www.amazon.ca/Legends-Hockey-First-Season-DVD/dp/B000067DGB

http://www.amazon.com/Tough-Guy-My-Life-Edge/dp/160078562X

Kerry Fraser's book maybe?

http://www.amazon.ca/The-Final-Call-Stories-Stripes/dp/0771047983

http://www.amazon.ca/Legends-Hockey-First-Season-DVD/dp/B000067DGB

he wrote the book on goaltending in the current state of the game.

https://www.amazon.com/Fish-Sticks-Fall-Rise-Islanders/dp/1582610991

Fish Sticks: The fall and rise of the New York Islanders

Even if he never plays again, he's got that Cornell degree and the ubertap he invented to fall back on.

The reason they went bankrupt is because of mis-management. They spent beyond their means as far as player contracts go when they were dominant in the early to mid 90's. Tickets sales couldn't make a dent in the contract debt that was owed to current/former superstar players as well as keep one of the oldest arenas in the league from falling apart. Add in the death of the steel industry and not too many Pittsburghers could afford to go to games. Lemieux was owed so much by team when he retired, he was able to use that as a stake in the franchise. Ron Burkle provided the big bucks. The biggest reason for the threat of relocation was to get a new arena instead of being stuck with a money pit that cost them more and more to maintain every year. Read Breakaway: The Inside Story of the Pittsburgh Penguins' Rebirth to see what really happened. It's not a bad read - especially for a Pens fan. Dunno how a Flyers fan would take it, but as with anything, it's not as cut and dry as saying fans weren't buying tickets.

Damn, this thread is just crushing.

As for me, I am currently reading Boy on Ice. Every time I pick it up the cover image of Derek Boogaard gets me. It's not quite "sad" in the same way that many of these other photos are. But the blank look on his face and now in hindsight, knowing the pain his body and brain were going through - and what would ultimately happen to him - makes it really haunting for me.