Next To The Ice: Exploring The Culture And Community Of Hockey In Canada

Synopsis

Next To The Ice Is An Intimate Exploration Into Hockey Communities And Culture. With Six Well-written Essays On Timely Themes, Next To The Ice Provides Readers With Keen Insights Into Key Areas Of Elite And Professional Hockey Including: Fan Culture, Franchise Drama, The Rise Of The Hockey Enforcer, And The Off-ice Politics Of Hockey Parents. Three University Educators, Parents And Ex-players Bring The Reader Inside The World Of 'rink Rats', Hockey Families, And Hard-core Fans And Collectors Of Canada's Favourite Professional Sport. Next To The Ice Is A Must-have Book For Hockey Enthusiasts, Fans, Academics, Or Anyone Interested In Developing A Better Understanding Of The Culture Of Sports.