Hockey 365, The Second Period: More Daily Stories from the Ice

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by Mike Commito

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More hockey history for every day of the year! Celebrate hockey history with Hockey 365, The Second Period and be reminded of why you love hockey every day of the year. Whether you are a long-suffering Leafs fan or you cheer for a team that has actually won a Stanley Cup in the last half-century, this compendium will give you a hockey-history fix no matter your allegiance. From the National Hockey League’s humble beginnings to the empty seats of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Mike Commito has gone back into the vault to bring you even more hockey history. So, get ready, the second period is about to begin. Looking forward to a game and circling the date on the calendar is great, but I'll take making a date to read Mike Commito and the greatest games circling back any day. ― Ron MacLean, host of Hockey Night in Canada and Rogers Hometown Hockey If hockey history and great stories are your thing, Mike Commito's second volume of Hockey 365 is most definitely for you. ― Bob McKenzie, TSN Hockey Insider What caught me was the blend of knowledge and history. Hockey 365, The Second Period is filled with historical details shared in stories that cover every day of the year. Whether you’re a hockey lifer or a fringe fan, this book provides a great account of many of the games defining moments and experiences. ― Darren Dreger, TSN Hockey Insider This book is a must-read for hockey history fans, with so many facts and figures so well-researched and explained. ― Scotty Bowman, winningest coach in NHL history Hockey 365, The Second Period is like a daily supplement of hockey vitamins. Mike Commito‘s highly recommended dosage includes a full year’s worth of stories; from the legends Howe, Orr and the Rocket to Gretzky, Lemieux and Crosby. From the Stanley Cup to Olympic glory, stories of the game changers like Willie O’Ree and Kendall Coyne Schofield, and the offbeat from David Ayres to Ariana Grande. Hockey 365, The Second Period rekindles old memories and uncovers forgotten folklore. And you’ll find out how Mike almost lost his job, on the day I called the "Golden Goal." Hockey 365, The Second Period is another great year for hockey! ― Chris Cuthbert, commentator for Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada Hockey 365 is a hockey fan's treat. Mike Commito shares so many good stories that will grow your love for the game. ― David Amber, host, Hockey Night in Canada I loved Mike's book. It's perfect for random fact and trivia nerds like us. Pick it up for five minutes and you'll either learn ten new things, get a healthy dose of nostalgia, or both. ― Arda Öcal, ESPN host and voice of the NHL Gaming World Championship The only thing better than Hockey 365 is a followup edition called Hockey 365, The Second Period . Once again historian Mike Commito has scoured the world of hockey from various generations and leagues to assemble an interesting, enlightening and at times funny collection of stories from every day of the year. Who knew Gordie Howe coached one NHL game? Or that South Korea trounced Thailand 92-0 in an international game? Or that pop star Ariana Grande was hit by pucks on the right wrist and then the left wrist at a very young age while attending separate Florida Panthers' home games? Commito gets full credit for this edition, in particular providing content about the contributions of Black and women players. ― Perry Lefko, co-author of Eddie Olczyk’s Beating the Odds and Nick Kypreos’s Undrafted As an author of more than 90 hockey books, I know a good literary job on our favourite sport when I see it ― and read it. Mike Commito also could be nicknamed "Mike Committed," as his work has proven. His research is both impeccable and impressive. The bottom line; when in need of research for some ice facts, I go to Mike's Hockey 365 books. He scores for me every time. ― Stan Fischler, Emmy Award-winning hockey journalist and publisher and author of the Fischler Report Hockey 365, The Second Period is light and fun, but somehow still packed with trivia from every era of the game. A perfect one-a-day or in-one-sitting read. You won't even realize you're learning! ― Ryan Lambert, NHL columnist for EP Rinkside and co-host of Puck Soup A fun primer on hockey history presented in 365 easy-to-digest nuggets. Something that will appeal to hockey fans, young and old, experienced or raw newcomers. ― Eric Duhatschek, Senior Writer, The Athletic Mike Commito has done it again. The author pinballs through hockey history, scooping up the intriguing, easy-to-digest tales from both the ice and the boardrooms. Commito's rich knowledge of and deep love for the game seeps through in his daily flashbacks, like the time Gordie Howe tried coaching or Phil Kessel stuffed the Stanley Cup full of hot dogs. ― Luke Fox, NHL writer, Sportsnet Take a trip through the colourful history of the NHL with this thoroughly enjoyable book. Mike makes the journey a fun ride by presenting to you f

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