Title: As the Puck Turns
Description: The Conacher name is well known across the country as  the first family of hockey. Continuing in the tradition,  Brian Conacher brings 55 years of experience in the sport  to life in As the Puck Turns . He is the son of legend Lionel  Conacher, Canada's Athlete of the First Half-Century (1900-  1950), as well as the sixth family member to have played in  the NHL. Playing in minor and major leagues, on Canada's  Olympic and National teams, and then going on to coach  and manage teams at the major professional level like the  Edmonton Oilers, Brian knows and understands the game  inside and out.   In his years of hockey, Brian has seen the realities of the  world of sport at every level and from many angles. From the  early stages of his career, Brian offers up childhood memories  about stars like Maurice ?Rocket? Richard and Gordie Howe,  playing at Maple Leaf Gardens and managing the building  in later years. He shares his insights on the influence of the  NHL, on the sport, and what it is like to have been on the  last Leafs team to win the Stanley Cup.   As the Puck Turns is a fascinating personal journey through  the hockey arena and what an iconic figure of the sport sees  for the future of his beloved game.The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices.
Subjects: Nonfiction, Sports & Recreations, Biographies, Biography, Hockey, SPORTS & RECREATION, Hockey, biography