Dryden, Ken

The author presents a comprehensive study of the game of professional hockey and profiles of some of the great players and teams, and describes life on the road and in the spotlight from his own personal experiences.

"Tells the story of National Hockey League defenceman Steve Montador, who was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy after his death in 2015; of the remarkable evolution of hockey itself; of science and sport; and a passionate prescriptive to counter the greatest risk to the game in the future: head injuies."--Dust jacket.

A look at the game of hockey that is regarded as the best book on the subject. Provides an in-depth look at the Montreal Canadiens of the 1970s by their goalie Ken Dryden.

A former goaltender with the Montreal Canadians and Team Canada describes the day-in, day-out life of a professional athlete.