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See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. What i enjoyed the most about this book was the character of wayne gretzky. Al strachan, wayne gretzky, roy macgregor foreword. Sales of wayne gretzky hockey reached 350,000 units by 1995, which put bethesda softworks on the gaming map, according to pc gamer us. During his career, gretzky broke many professional ice hockey records. Stick handling, shooting, passing, playing through obstruction, own behind the net. Wayne gretzky writes hockeys history in 99 the globe. Shop amongst our popular books, including 29, who is wayne gretzky. My favourite hockey stories from a career covering the game, and over the line.
Al strachan is a veteran sportswriter and bestselling author of why the leafs suck and how they can be fixed, don cherrys hockey stories and stuff, go to the net, i am not making this up. His game, his story is not labelled as an authorized bio, but rather a biography assisted naturally by wayne gretzky. Books with fake wayne gretzky autographs sold by indigo. Nhl insider wayne gretzky talks sticks in new book in excerpt from 99. Wayne gretzky s uncle, al gretzky, ran as a conservative candidate in london west in the 2006 federal election and for the libertarian freedom party of ontario in the 20 provincial byelection for the legislative assembly of ontario. His game, his story and millions of other books are available for. This includes a droppedin assortment of hockey cards featuring. Wayne gretzkys ghost is a personal book, and also a book of challenging ideas. Much more than just a game, hockey is a way of life in canada.
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Jan 01, 20 well, al strachan is a very nice writer and reading this book was a genuine pleasure. Well, al strachan is a very nice writer and reading this book was a genuine pleasure. The only major downside of the book is that as a longtime new york rangers fan it contained almost nothing about his years as a player with my favorite hockey team. Al strachan is a veteran sportswriter and bestselling author of why the. Wayne gretzky, nicknamed the great one, has been called the greatest hockey player ever by many sportswriters, players, and the nhl itself. What i really like about this book is the insight of what other players. Delicious, approachable wines created from the finest niagara and okanagan grapes. Thats not meant to be a small compliment ive gobbled up what feels like a million magazine clippings, biographies and articles online about gretzky s life, from his youth in brantford. Read go to the net eight goals that changed the game by al strachan available from rakuten kobo. Innovative canadian whiskies, spirits and beer that are changing the game. This book showcases some of hockeys best moments through the keen eyes of an avid student, lover, and ambassador of the game. A book for the devoted gretzky fans, and books like 99 by al strachan.
The ultimate hockey insider shares the lowdown on the personalities. Upon his retirement on 18 april 1999, gretzky held or shared 61 nhl records. Sep 30, 2014 the book clearly captures the greatness of wayne gretzky, not only as a hockey player but also as a person. Published with wayne gretzkys cooperation, this is the definitive biography of the greatest player that hockey has ever seen. The authorized pictorial biography hardcover nov 1 1994. He scored one goal in his first season and 378 in his fifth. His game, his story, written by al strachan and published by penguinrandom house canada. Had the opportunity to unveil canadas goal light with rogers sportsnet at world pond hockey championship plaster rock, n. Top 30 quotes of wayne gretzky famous quotes and sayings.
Strachans writing has never been disappointing, and he delivers once more in 99 as we get an intimate look into wayne gretzkys life from his days with the oilers through to today. From the time wayne gretzky began playing organized hockey at the age of six, his genius was evident. Al strachan is a columnist with the toronto sun and an analyst with the cbcs hockey night in canada. Reviewing al strachans 99 biography of wayne gretzky. From the time wayne gretzky began playing organized hockey at the age of six, his. This book is not very long so if youre not a fast reader and you dont know much about wayne gretzky this probaly is the book for you. Now, to mark the nhls ninetyninth anniversary, wayne gretzky has written the story of our game. Unfollow wayne gretzky autograph to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In this revealing, insightful, and definitive biography, al strachan takes readers on a most remarkable journey and details the life of wayne gretzky as it has. The 38yearold centre played 22 minutes and 30 seconds that sunday afternoon, leaving the ice on a shiftchange at the at 5.
Gretzky also discusses with strachan the challenges in his careerthe truth about the gambling scandal and the behindthescenes negotiations before his trade to the st. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Strachan has been writing about hockey and hanging out with nhl players, coaches, general managers, and owners for more than forty years. I liked the book because it tolled me a lot of things i didnt know. The bruce bennett collection, is the perfect pickup for the diehard hockey fan.
Celebrate the nhl centennial with the top 100 hockey books. Nov 12, 20 published with wayne gretzky s approval and written with his cooperation, this is the gretzky biography that his fans have so anxiously awaited. My favourite hockey stories from a career covering the game by al strachan for a long time, al strachan was one of torontos biggest hockey columnists, writing first for the globe and mail and later at the toronto sun. His game, his story is that its different than any other wayne gretzky book ive read before.
Careers blog about amazon press center investor relations amazon. He is the leading scorer in nhl history, and is the only nhl player to total over 200 points in one seasona feat he accomplished four times. These records include 40 regular season, 15 playoff and 6 allstar records gretzky set records in both regular season and postseason play, holding the record for most career regular season goals 894, assists 1,963. Mario lemieux from the 1991 opeechee anniversary series. If you like hockey, reading about its greatest player is a must. His game, his story the best thing i can say about al strachans 99. Strachan writes his book from the point of view of gretzky s friend, which is a weakness at times strachan goes over the top to defend gretzky s reputation but also a strength due to the personal experiences strachan has witnessed firsthand and heard about from the great one himself. Greatness on ice crabtree groundbreaker biographies. Thats not meant to be a small compliment ive gobbled up what feels like a million magazine clippings, biographies and articles online about gretzkys life, from his youth in brantford. I think that he is very diplomatic and has an inborn sense of fairness and his story of betrayal and how he acknowledged the good things he acquired from the person shows his true character. Hos adlibris hittar du miljontals bocker och produkter inom wayne gretzky vi har ett brett sortiment av bocker, garn, leksaker, pyssel, sallskapsspel, dekoration och mycket mer for en inspirerande vardag. Stories of the game by wayne gretzky, hardcover barnes. He was a regular on hockey night in canadas hot stove lounge.
Brett hull from the 1991 opeechee anniversary series. He was a regular commentator on hockey night in canada, the score, and the satellite hot stove. He writes about his time as a kid in canada and getting to the nhl, all the while tracing his personal and professional career. Wayne gretzky played his last nhl game 20 years ago today, bowing out as his new york rangers fell 21 to the visiting pittsburgh penguins. Together with all current and future members, i am looking. Published with wayne gretzky s approval and written with his cooperation, this is the gretzky biography that his fans have so anxiously awaited. Learn about some of the best minor leagues and programs the hockey world has to offer, then check out hundreds of practice drills at the hockey canada drill hub. Wayne gretzkys new book 99 stories of the game, written with kirstie mclellan day, is now out and is already on the best sellers lists. I liked who is wayne gretzky i would recormend it to you if had to do a project about wayne gretzky.
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