Before I even begin this review, I’m checking my opinion of Mr. Harper at the door. I’m strictly going to review the book based on the book itself and not touch on the character of our Prime Minister. Is there anything more Canadian than this? The Prime Minister of Canada writes a book about hockey.…
David Shoemaker rose to prominence with his weekly Deadspin column, “Dead Wrestler of the Week”. At first glance, the column’s title seems unnecessarily harsh but Shoemaker writes with a real passion for those who entertained us during their sometimes short lived career. At some point, he decided to adapt this into a book about the…
The Joker is the greatest super villain in comic book history and I firmly believe that this isn’t up for debate. Sure, there are more powerful villains. Maybe there are some that have achieved more (i.e. Doomsday did actually kill Superman). However, when it comes down to it, no one is as entertaining, twisted or…
Jay Onrait and Dan O’Toole were the uncrowned kings of sports highlights broadcasting in Canada (one could argue that they’re still unmatched). Yes, it’s an obscure kingdom in which to rule but the fact is, no one came close to matching the entertainment the pair brought to the country on a nightly basis. Sadly, they’ve…
“Fans in Toronto have an unhealthy history of building up their sports stars, praising them intensely during their peak, and then turning on them once disappointment over the seemingly inevitable failure to deliver championship reaches a crescendo.” As a lifelong fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, truer words have never been spoken. It may seem…
A few weeks ago, I heard that pro wrestler CM Punk had been a recent guest on Marc Maron’s WTF Podcast. Being a fan of Punk, I thought this would also be a great opportunity to check out Maron’s podcast. The two talked for over an hour and while there was a lot from Punk…
Despite what we’ve learned in recent years about the long term effects of fighting, hard hitting and cheap shots in pro hockey, there’s no denying that the foundation of the sport was built on the backs of “the enforcer”. When a team is down and their spirit is broken, they call on the almighty bruiser…
Graig Abel has been the official photographer of the Toronto Maple Leafs for more than 35 years. With his vast wealth of material, Abel has put together a book detailing the history of one of hockey’s most famous arenas. Up until its closing in 1999, Maple Leaf Gardens has not only showcased the NHL franchise…
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