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Messier: Hockey's Dragon Slayer [Paperback]

Rick Carpiniello (Author), Brian Leech (Foreword)

3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews) |

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"If you've ever admired the skill and determination that is Mark Messier (and who hasn't), you'll enjoy reading this book. Rick Carpiniello did a great job!" -- John Davidson, NHL Hockey Analyst

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Paperback: 212 pages
Publisher: McGregor Publishing (October 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0965384691
ISBN-13: 978-0965384698
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces

Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,010,658 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A great inside look at one of hockey's superstars, October 28, 1999

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Rick Carpineollo does a fine job in giving us a personal glimpse of Ranger great Mark Messier. He deftly describes the determination, competitive spirit and innate talent of Messier...and along the way reveals the player's generous, caring, "genuine good guy" traits. Lots of on-the-ice action and amusing anecdotes make this book an enjoyable, easy read.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing!, August 16, 2000

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Well written! Keeps you interested and waiting to find out what happens next. Mr. Carpiniello has given the reader a lovely glimpse into the career of a wonderful athlete. As a hockey mom whose son greatly admires this superstar, I am grateful for a biography that celebrates the leader, the nice guy. In answer to "Horrible", who cares whom the athletes go out with and who doesn't assume that they do? Fill in the blanks or read Jackie Collins. On target to what the sport is about. The hard work, the dedication and the will to win! Well done!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read, January 4, 2000

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This is a must read for Messier fans and Ranger fans alike. It follows Messier's career and provides some insight on the trade that sent Mess to Vancouver. The foreward by Brian Leetch was very interesting.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty revealing
Pretty revealing book. I wish there could be a sequel that would discuss Messier years after he came back from Vancouver.

Published on May 25, 2009 by kopfy

4.0 out of 5 stars A NICE BOOK
THIS IS ABOUT MARK MESSIER FORMER NHL GREAT. THE BOOK COVERS THE CAREER OF MESSIER AND A BIT OF HIS PRIVATE LIFE. Read more

Published on May 28, 2007 by COOL JEWEL

1.0 out of 5 stars Generic Fluff
Mark Messier is and always will be my favorite hockey player but this book provides no original insight into his character whatsoever. Read more

Published on October 12, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars The Mess is all cleaned up
A great read....filled with insights and facts on how messier became the great player he is today. Great perspectives on mess from players to coaches to writers. Read more

Published on August 31, 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing!
Well written! Keeps you interested and waiting to find out what happens next. Mr. Carpiniello has given the reader a lovely glimpse into the career of a wonderful athlete. Read more

Published on August 16, 2000

2.0 out of 5 stars Not any new info here
If you have ever watched any of the NHL videos with Messier clips, a lot of this information will look or sound familiar because it relies heavily on well-publicized newspaper... Read more

Published on March 10, 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Enigma Revealed
Messier is the true hockey enigma, and this book reveals as much about him as we'll ever probably know. Filled with interesting anecdotes, I totally enjoyed it. Read more

Published on December 22, 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars HORRIBLE
I truly did not enjoy this effort. I gleaned no further insight into the character that is Mark Messier. Read more

Published on December 22, 1999 by reader from the South Bronx

1.0 out of 5 stars Weak Effort
This was 210pgs. of mishmash quotations. The character of Messier was never adequately developed. Moreover, such details as Messier's battle with drugs were never even mentioned... Read more

Published on December 14, 1999 by Ian P Ratner

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