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Hockey Dad: True Confessions Of A (Crazy) Hockey Parent

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Bob does a great job of sharing his view on being a parent, coach, and member of the world of youth hockey and sports in general. He reminds us in many suttle and not so suttle ways at the end of the day, its just a game. That being the case, our goal as parents and coaches is to simple embrace our kids and encourage them as they use sports to develop their character. Must read for anyone involved in youth sports. Must read even if you're nothing more than a simple parent.

Really great read! Bob explains all the intricate details of his sons minor hockey years and all the stories are told with really interesting facts.

The culture of being hockey parent is truly a mystery to anyone who has not been indoctrinated into the fold. Yes, some relate it to being a soccer parent, little league parent but there is nothing like waking up your little player in the wee hours of the morning, shoving something warm and nutritious into their mouths every time they yawn, driving to a rink in the dark, hauling out the gear and lugging it to a locker room located in the deep recesses of a rink; only to find you forgot your little player in the car..., dressing him/her while trying not to gag from the funky odor permeating the room. After all is said and done, you sit, feeling like a Popsicle, for an hour or more in a rink that doubles as the local freezer storage for the town. Afterward, you reverse the process of what you did an hour ago. Yep, nothing like being a hockey parent. Bob McKenzie hit the proverbial nail right on the head or should I say, one timed the frozen biscuit into the basket. Spending the whole weekend, camped out on a lawn chair at your local rink just for an opportunity to sign your little one up for an in house league? The stories he mentions in the book has all the hockey parents of the world nodding and laughing their heads off simultaneously. For those who have yet to wander down that path, are curious what makes a hockey parent tick or just want to get a good laugh, I highly recommend this book. It's a fast and easy read. I just picked up additional copies for our coaches.

The book started out funny (especially if you are a crazy hockey Dad or Mom) but died out quickly. It is great to relate to someone that understands the life of a hockey parent. There is not much better than watching your little mite player play the game but it does take over your life!

As a Hockey Dad it was a nice to read about other dads crazy antics on and off the ice. The only thing is its about the canandian hockey system which is a little different than the US. But you'll still get what he's talking about.

This is a great read. Some people will read it and nod their heads, others will blush with embarrassment, I find myself falling into the latter category. This should be mandatory reading for any parent before they are allowed to step foot in a rink, or open their mouth.

A thoroughly entertaining and informative book that reads almost like a diary. I recommend it to all the hockey parents out there as well as their children when they're old enough to understand and appreciate all the trouble their parent's went through. Although it isn't preachy, there are stories with subtle morals that can be used by anyone.

This is a must read for any hockey fan who is also a dad. Bob M. is my hockey GOD! I have watched him for many years and have always put my 100% complete faith in his knowledge of the game. His information is timely and is a big help in my keeping up with the current situations that arise during the hockey season.

If you are a dad and especially a hockey dad you will feel what Bob feels when it comoes to his sons and their hockey lives. He is a proud dad and his sons are so lucky to have an "in" when it comes to the inner workings of hockey at ALL levels.

There are dozens of new hockey books being published these days and the FIRST one that should be on your reading list is HOCKEY DAD!