Game Change
The Life and Death of Steve Montador, and the Future of Hockey
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Ken Dryden
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Ken Dryden
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE BC NATIONAL AWARD FOR CANADIAN NON-FICTION
A GLOBE AND MAIL BEST BOOK
From the bestselling author and Hall of Famer Ken Dryden, this is the story of NHLer Steve Montador—who was diagnosed with CTE after his death in 2015—the remarkable evolution of hockey itself, and a passionate prescriptive to counter its greatest risk in the future: head injuries.
Ken Dryden’s The Game is acknowledged as the best book about hockey, and one of the best books about sports ever written. Then came Home Game (with Roy MacGregor), also a major TV-series, in which he explored hockey’s significance and what it means to Canada and Canadians. Now, in his most powerful and important book yet, Game Change, Ken Dryden tells the riveting story of one player’s life, examines the intersection between science and sport, and expertly documents the progression of the game of hockey—where it began, how it got to where it is, where it can go from here and, just as exciting to play and watch, how it can get there.
What the critics say
"Game Change is excellent. Well written. Well researched. Well reasoned. Informative. Intriguing. Thought provoking.” (Bob McKenzie, TSN)
“Game Change [is] a powerful and convincing examination of hockey's failure to address the growing issue of concussions.” (Roy MacGregor, Globe and Mail)
"Game Change . . . is about the brain and head shots and concussions. But more than that, the thread that carries you through this well-crafted story is the life of Steve Montador . . . who was destroyed too young by injury and circumstance.” (Steve Simmons, Ottawa Citizen)
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- Anonymous User
- 2018-04-02
Compelling story that demands change from the NHL
Dryden tells a compelling story that his voice truly brings to life. He knows intimately of what he speaks because he has been there and done that. His love for the game, the players, the tradition is what drives him to tell a story that demands change in hockey. Every time I turn on the TV to watch the leafs or habs, I contemplate the storytelling and ponder what everlasting damage is being done each game night.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-03-06
An important message
An important read for anyone in hockey. Excellent depiction of the evolution of the game, which we all should make an effort to understand. Makes you think about what you love about the game and why, and how it really can be played well without sacrificing a person's well-being.
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- Julie leblanc
- 2018-09-18
Great book
This is a great book! Very interesting and educational on not only hockey but some of the struggles some players go through after the hockey life!
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- lpj63
- 2018-07-13
Interesting read.
Long time hockey fan here.This book has definitely change the way I perceive the game.
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- Adam Craig
- 2017-12-12
outstanding read, or listen
very interesting book. as a hockey lover i never knew just how much concussions affected thise playing and those around it.
real eye opener
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- Mark
- 2018-06-02
A Better Read than Listen
I listened to the audio book, however, I think I would have preferred to read this one. The reason being is that Dryden overuses a lot of description to make his point. (I could have skimmed that if I was reading the book). It is written like a legal argument where he builds his case supported by facts and testimony before finally getting to his closing arguments. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed it even though I quite often said to myself, 'get to the point, Ken,' while listening to it.
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- Travis
- 2021-02-11
Incredible!
Well written, well read, full of information. The Game is a great read I recommend to anyone, not just for hockey enthusiasts.
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- Paul
- 2023-02-25
All Health Is Mental Health
Ken Dryden has the ability to provide insight and education while providing entertainment and perspective.
An excellent read
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- Elaine Stirk
- 2021-02-20
Must Read for All
This book hit every emotion I had. Have such a better understanding of hockey. You first read it and feel sad, but by the end, at least for me, you feel empowered to learn and help change the problem. This should be the go to book in every organisation!
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-01-22
Ken Dryden is a Genius
This book so clearly illustrates Dryden’s intelligence and understanding of the game of hockey. He takes the reader through the history of hockey, and the life of Steve Montador, Steve’s is a sad story, but an important one to hockey, and all sports. Although Dryden is anti-fighting in hockey and I disagree with that, I agree with every other point he makes in the book with respect to hitting, interference and concussions. One of the most important books a hockey fan could read
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