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4.0 out of 5 stars excellent writing by a fine writer, 4 Feb 2004

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I noticed that the other reviews of the book were damning because of factual errors - in my view that means thumbs down to the editor, not the author (although, Bruce, you should have read those galleys more closely). Dowbiggin is an intelligent writer whose knowledge of hockey is deep and sincere. This is a book that could interest someone who has little interest in the sport, simply because it is so accessible. The strong personalities written about really come out of the pages, but still leaving enough behind so that the gleam of stardom (Stevie Y, you're up) doesn't rub off, and some semblance of privacy is retained.
In all, a swell book by one of my favourite broadcasters/writers.

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1.0 out of 5 stars too many errors, 9 Jul 1999

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This review is from: Of Ice and Men (Hardcover)

The other reader only pointed out one major error in this book. I have only read ten pages in the Yzerman section and have identified four errors. Detroit is not located on the St.Clair River, New Jersey swept the Wings in the finals the lockout season,obviously not the year they won 62 games, Yzerman did not lose the Calder Trophy to Steve Larmer, and Yzerman's oldest daughter is named Isabella. Perhaps the author should stick to broadcasting and let people who know how to research or, at least find people who can research, do the writing.

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1.0 out of 5 stars too many errors, 9 Jul 1999

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This review is from: Of Ice and Men (Hardcover)

The other reader only pointed out one major error in this book. I have only read ten pages in the Yzerman section and have identified four errors. Detroit is not located on the St.Clair River, New Jersey swept the Wings in the finals the lockout season,obviously not the year they won 62 games, Yzerman did not lose the Calder Trophy to Steve Larmer, and Yzerman's oldest daughter is named Isabella. Perhaps the author should stick to broadcasting and let people who know how to research or, at least find people who can research, do the writing.