The NHL is still seen by the non-believers as a crude, brutal, foreign game; where two guys punching each other in the face is more symbolic of the sport’s virtues than cerebral athleticism and strategy. This book explains why hockey is actually the perfect marriage of strategy and ingenuity; of preparation and improvisation; and of wisdom and will. Why every position played and decision made is a product of history, savvy, and instinct. Why taking your eye off the puck means opening your eyes to the beautiful nuance of hockey. And, on occasion, to two guys punching each other in the face
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