Widely acknowledged as the best hockey book ever written and lauded by sports illustrated as one of the top 10 sports books of all time, the game is a reflective and thoughtprovoking look at a life in hockey. A man who is counted among the alltime hockey greats will be honoured at the university of ottawa s fall 2000 convocation. Shortlisted for the bc national award for canadian nonfiction a globe and mail best book from the bestselling author and hall of famer ken dryden, this is the story of nhler steve montadorwho was diagnosed with cte after his death in 2015the. In just seven full nhl seasons, ken dryden won six stanley cup rings and claimed countless individual awards for his outstanding performances. Discount prices on books by ken dryden, including titles like game change. More than just a hockey book, it has become an enduring classica reflective and provocative look at a life in hockey and at the game itself. No other montreal goaltender has more playoff wins or shutouts than ken dryden.
His 112 playoff games place him second among his canadiens peers. Buy guaranteed authentic ken dryden memorabilia including autographed jerseys, photos, and more at. Ken was the author of the book and was signing the book at chapters in belleville, ontario on saturday, nov 16th. Hockey legends ken dryden and scotty bowman have collaborated together on a new project. Ken dryden memorabilia, autographed ken dryden collectibles. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Ken drydens superb new book, game change, is about the brain and head shots and concussions. Oct 28, 2010 canada needs a new political narrative, writes ken dryden. Oct 28, 2017 lifes first challenge, as ordained by the oracle at delphi, is to know ones self. In his recent book, ken dryden dives into the life of scotty bowman, arguably the greatest coach in nhl history. Ken dryden author of the game goodreads share book. Signed as a ufa from boston university last month, the 6foot5 goalie wears the number in honour of legendary.
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. Plus, submit your questions on our upcoming instagram stories for a chance to have them answered. The book is very good with light edge wear in a good dust jacket with edge wear, chipping to edges and a small piece missing at the lower spine end. His jersey number 29 was retired by the canadiens on january 29, 2007. Brett popplewell argues drydens latest work, game change, is the most important book about hockey in decades.
Nov 08, 2019 ken dryden has led an interesting life as a hockey hall of fame goaltender, lawyer, politician, author and businessman, who is an officer of the order of canada. He goes beyond the score lines and clicheridden postgame interview style of hockey writing to plumb the depths of the game at levels rarely examined. Join facebook to connect with ken dryden and others you may know. From the brave decisions to delay his pro career until he finished college and earn a law degree even it might affect performance during his early years as a professional, to his work as both a canadian politician and sports administrator, he has exemplified all that is great about hockey and its culture. New york times the best canadian sports book in years. Ken dryden doesnt speak in short or simple sentences.
Hockey legend ken dryden visits halifax with new book about. Dryden, ken office of the president university of ottawa. Nov 25, 2019 hockey legends ken dryden and scotty bowman have collaborated together on a new project. The ottawa public library, the ottawa international writers festival, and library and archives canada invite you to the book launch of scotty. Former montreal canadiens goaltender, hall of famer and sixtime stanley cup champion, ken dryden was signing copies of his new book scotty. In october 1983 ken dryden gave us what was called the best nonfiction book ever written about hockey the game. Ken drydens new book game change the hockey writers. Oct 20, 2017 drydens book is a challenge to gary bettman, telling him and readers why and how hockey must change. Shortlisted for the bc national award for canadian nonfiction a globe and mail best book from the bestselling author and hall of famer ken dryden, this is the story of nhler steve montadorwho was diagnosed with cte after his death in 2015the remarkable evolution of hockey itself, and a passionate prescriptive to counter its greatest risk in the future. Kenneth wayne ken dryden is a canadian politician, lawyer, businessman, author, and former nhl goaltender. Inspired by ken drydens major cbctv series on hockey, this is a book that takes us all the way from street hockey to the showdowns between canada and the soviets.
In 1989 these two writers teamed up to write another extraordinary book. In his book game change, ken dryden explores hockeys shift into a highinjury sport and the roadblocks to ontherink reform. Ken dryden bio, pictures, stats and more historical. Contact athlete speakers today at 8009166008 to book ken dryden for a virtual event, virtual meeting, virtual appearance, virtual keynote speaking engagement, webinar, video conference or zoom meeting. Lifes first challenge, as ordained by the oracle at delphi, is to know ones self. Globals paul brothers speaks to dryden about the book scotty, based on one of the greatest coaches in. Ken campbell, the hockey newsits possible drydens an even better writer than he was a goaltender. A book about ken dryden, about quebec, about the rest of canada, and most of all, a loving book about a special sport. Ken dryden was a goalie for the montreal canadiens in the 1970s, during which time the team won six stanley cups. Intelligent and insightful, former montreal canadiens goalie and former president of the toronto maple leafs, ken dryden captures the essence of the sport and what it means to all hockey. Hockey hall of fame member ken dryden will be in st. Signed and dated 1989 with an inscription by ken dryden on the title page.
The book describes the pressures of being a goaltender in the nhl, and gives readers a behindthescenes look at a team that would eventually win the 1979 stanley cup. Ken dryden hopes new book on montador, concussions. Yet, dryden wanted to tell the story of scotty bowman, the greatest coach in nhl history, and pursued the project for the better part of a decade. Canada needs a new political narrative, writes ken dryden. Scotty is the story of one of the games greatest coaches written by one of the games best goaltenders of alltime, and woven throughout are brilliant stories from two of the greatest minds to grace the ice. Ask him the time of day and hell tell you how the watch was made. And it would seem, to the certain amusement of anyone whos ever interviewed him, that ken dryden does.
In that same month roy macgregor published what was hailed as the best novel ever written about hockey the last season. It is a biography of a player, a history of the game, and a love. Join halloffame goaltender and bestselling author, ken dryden, with the greatest hockey coach in history, scotty bowman, to discuss his new book, scotty. It is for these reasons, chancellor, that in the name of the senate of the university of ottawa, i present to you for the degree of doctor of the university, ken dryden, hockey star, lawyer, author, social commentator, philanthropist, president of the toronto maple leafs, and true canadian hero. He is an officer of the order of canada and a member of the hockey hall of fame. The game is a book written by former ice hockey goaltender ken dryden. Intelligent and insightful, former montreal canadiens goalie and former president of the toronto maple leafs, ken dryden captures the essence of the sport and what it means to all. When al macneil, the canadiens coach, announced that he was going with a 23yearold kid out of cornell university, ken dryden, as his goaltender, more than a few observers figured the bruins. Dryden, the goaltender on the great montreal canadiens teams of the 1970s, will be at chapters in the. Tthe book is inscribed and signed to dave ken dryden on the ffep.
Hockey legend ken dryden visits halifax with new book. Ken dryden news, opinion and analysis page 2 of 4 macleans. A hockey life like no other at costco earlier today. Published in 1983, the book is a nonfiction account of the 197879 montreal canadiens, detailing the life of a professional hockey player. Gordon korman calling gordon korman fans of all ages. The autograph was obtained at a book signing in belleville, ontario on saturday, november 16, 2019 at chapters. Nov 01, 2019 ken dryden doesnt speak in short or simple sentences. Nhl legend ken dryden signs copies of new book in st. Goalie legend and former liberal mp ken dryden will be doing a book tour in the coming weeks, making stops in winnipeg, calgary and ottawa. Yet, dryden wanted to tell the story of scotty bowman, the greatest coach in nhl.
Oct 24, 2017 former nhl goalie ken dryden has written a new book, game changer, that he hopes will help make hockey safer. Few people have impacted both hockey and society at large like ken dryden. He was inducted into the ontario sports hall of fame in 2011. Edmonton oilers among scotty bowmans greatest teams in new. Ken dryden joins tim and sid in studio to talk concussions and his new book duration. This is a deep piece of investigative journalism that. Interested in booking ken dryden for a virtual meeting. He also played for team canada in the 1972 summit series. The book will accompany the framed piece who ever wins this auction. Oct 27, 2019 join halloffame goaltender and bestselling author, ken dryden, with the greatest hockey coach in history, scotty bowman, to discuss his new book, scotty.
But more than that, the thread that carries you through this wellcrafted story is the life of steve montador. Up for sale is a ken dryden montreal canadiens autographed book sheet, matted and framed with an 8 x 10 photo. Calgary sun an incredible memoir, a poetic journey through the life of les canadiens. Drydens book is a challenge to gary bettman, telling him and readers why and how hockey must change. Edmonton oilers among scotty bowmans greatest teams in. Read excerpts from the book below, along with a globe and mail series. Individuals must have a wristband to be in the event space and signing. Ken dryden has led an interesting life as a hockey hall of fame goaltender, lawyer, politician, author and businessman, who is an officer of the order of canada. The book is inscribed and signed to dave, ken dryden. He has been inducted into the hockey hall more about ken dryden. The life and death of steve montador, and the future of hockey. Former nhl goalie ken dryden has written a new book, game changer, that he hopes will help make hockey safer.
The book examines the intersection between science and sport while expertly documenting the progression of the game of hockeywhere it began, how it got to where it is, and where it can go from here. Ken dryden is currently considered a single author. Dryden was a liberal member of parliament from 2004, also serving as a cabinet minister from 2004 to 2006, until losing his seat in the 2011 canadian. The booking agents at athletespeakers work on your behalf to get you the best price for your desired sports celebrity. Find the latest in ken dryden collectible merchandise at. Individuals must have a wristband to be in the event space and signing line. Join licensed financial advisor and ask the money lady columnist christine ibbotson as she discusses her latest book, dont panic, which provides a collection of thoughtful responses to and practical advice for the most pressing concerns in the face of this global financial crisis. Dryden was inducted into the hockey hall of fame in 1983, as soon as he was eligible. Oct 29, 2019 goalie legend and former liberal mp ken dryden will be doing a book tour in the coming weeks, making stops in winnipeg, calgary and ottawa. Inspired by ken dryden s major cbctv series on hockey, this is a book that takes us all the way from street hockey to the showdowns between canada and the soviets. In 1983, the retired netminder became a bestselling author with the publication of the game, regarded by many as the best book ever written about hockey. From the bestselling author and hall of famer ken dryden, this is the story of nhler steve montadorwho was diagnosed with cte after his death in 2015the remarkable evolution of hockey itself, and a passionate prescriptive to counter its greatest risk in the future. I am offering a brand new book called scotty signed by hhofer ken dryden. Johns today signing copies of his new book about another hockey legend.
Oct 14, 2017 in his book game change, ken dryden explores hockeys shift into a highinjury sport and the roadblocks to ontherink reform. Globals paul brothers speaks to dryden about the book scotty, based on one of. Scotty bowman is recognized as the best coach in hockey history, and one of the greatest coaches in all of sports. Ken dryden, the former goaltender for the montreal canadiens, has teamed up with the greatest hockey coach of all time, scotty bowman, to bring you scotty.
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