Description
Book SynopsisIn swift-moving prose, Sam Jefferies tells Blake Geoffrion’s story against the backdrop of modern North American hockey. Thorough research and scores of interviews fuel this tale of soaring success and terrible tragedy, offering insight into one man’s athletic journey and the rise of American hockey on the national and international stage.
Trade Review“A wonderful book about the fastest, meanest, greatest sport in the world and a man who lived it to the core.”—Rich Cohen,
New York Times bestselling author of
Pee Wees: Confessions of a Hockey Parent“Jefferies captures Blake’s essence both on and off the ice, providing glimpses of a sport’s transformative journey and of a family-rooted individual, wonderful teammate, determined athlete, and passionate competitor. Although Blake has many more chapters to live, this book encapsulates his story, highlighting his passion, his sacrifice, and how he found strength in overcoming adversity.”—Hilary Knight, Olympic Medal-winning American ice hockey forward
Table of Contents
- List of Illustrations
- Acknowledgments
- Foreword by John Buccigross
- Prologue: One Night in Montreal
- Chapter 1: Williamson County
- Chapter 2: USA Hockey
- Chapter 3: Finding Wisconsin
- Chapter 4: Chasing the Hobey
- Chapter 5: The Pros, and the End
- Epilogue
- Index
