Away Games: The Ultimate Hockey Road Trip through Europe with the NHL's Best
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.26 (913 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0595383114 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 166 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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to the Kremlin, the Alps to the Arctic Circle writing for The Hockey News. With a laptop and a pair of skates, Laura Sullivan spent nine months journeying from the U.K. . She can say ?thank you? and ?cheers? in seven new languages and pantomime ?Where is the ice rink?? with competence
About the Author With a laptop and a pair of skates, Laura Sullivan spent nine months journeying from the U.K. She can say ?thank you? and ?cheers? in seven new languages and pantomime ?Where is the ice rink?? with competence. . to the Kremlin, the Alps to the Arctic Circle writing for The Hockey News
Join them on this ultimate hockey road trip through Europe in the locker rooms, on the ice and in the streets. Little did they know how much of the experience would prepare them for the "new" NHL. Sit behind Jaromir Jagr's mother in Kladno. When the 2004?2005 NHL lockout was realized, Sweden, Russia, Switzerland, Finland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Germany eagerly absorbed foreigners and locals alike, as out-of-work NHLers looked to keep their game sharp and give back to the communities that taught them to play. Admire the Alps with Joe Thornton and Rick Nash. Louis, Alexei Kovalev, Ilya Kovalchuk, Alexei Yashin, Mike Knuble, Henrik Lundqvist, Zdeno Chara, Daniel Alfredsson, Saku Koivu, Miroslav Satan, Martin Brodeur, Sergei Fedorov and Dominic Hasek.The pain of lost dreams from a canceled season may be turned aside, but these experiences will never be forgotten.. Debate with Russian police at the Dynamo arena to meet Alexander Ovechkin before he became an NHL star.And experience all the adventures of dozens of NHLers like Danny Briere, Martin St. Walk through a pine forest to Peter Forsberg's childhood rink
"Quirks of Euro Hockey" according to Marion P. How do fans show their spirit in Europe? Which countries have hockey cheerleaders? Why do some players wear a yellow uniform during games? If you don't know the answers to these questions, this book is for you. The author attends games all over Europe and shares her unique experiences a. Decent book This book is what it is: a fun, readable account of the European leagues during the NHL lockout.The author certainly did a lot of work in putting this book together, and it shows. She includes lots of good interviews from lots of different places. I was particularly impressed by the cha. Momma B said What a trip !. This is a fabulous find - a 'road book' that appeals to hockey fans, travelers, and anyone who simply enjoys a good read.Ms. Sullivan's account of her criss-crossing of Europe during thehockey lockout is humorous, knowledgeable, and very interesting.We meet the stars of the NHL as real