Pavel Bure: The Riddle of the Russian Rocket [Paperback]

Kerry Banks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 2001

He's one of the most exciting players in professional hockey, with outstanding speed and skill. In his first season with the NHL, Pavel Bure won the Calder Memorial Trophy as top rookie. Eight years after his debut, the "Russian Rocket" had racked up two 60-goal season and two 100-plus point years, despite absences caused by injuries and contract disputes. Now, an award-winning journalist delves into the mysteries of Bure's life, including what brought him to the West; allegations of involvement with the Russian Mafia; his troubled relationship with his father; the feuds with the media and with the Canucks' management; and his ambivalent attitude towards his intensely adoring fans. It's the story of a remarkable and riveting career--and man.

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Vancouver, BC

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: Greystone (December 31, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155054828X
• ISBN-13: 978-1550548280
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,541,049 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mysterious but enlightening., December 1, 2001

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"tamaradesjarlais" (Regina, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pavel Bure: The Riddle of the Russian Rocket (Paperback)

If you're looking as to why Pavel Bure appears to be such a "selfish little (...)" (as quoted by a certain Canadian famous hockey personality), then you should read this. The readers are treated to potential reasons as to why Bure acts like he does. He's got his reasons like anyone else does, one of them being he grew up in the former Soviet Union and their media laws towards sports are very different from that of North Americas. Another one being that he is an introvert that simply doesn't like to be bothered.

I love this book, I can just pick it up and start reading from anywhere because its so well-written. Some of the pictures are neat, like the one of him from the Soviet Union days.

There is also some other notes on other current NHL stars like Alexander Mogilny, Sergei Fedorov, and also delves into the Bure brothers relationship with their father Vladimir-who is now estranged from the family for mysterious reasons not given.

There is even some Russian Mafia rumors in this so if you're into that whole extortion stuff then you might like that too.

Either way, its a very good read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Riddle of the Amazing Rocket, March 13, 2001

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James Donath (Woodstock, VT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pavel Bure: The Riddle Of The Russian Rocket (Hardcover)

This book is the true meaning of perfection and excellence. He may not be Wayne Gretzky, but Bure could beat him in a speed competition easily. Through the tough times of growing up in Russia, to the glorious days of the Olympics, Pavel Bure is truly a hero and an overall nice guy too. Everyone should read this book, because I sure enjoyed it a lot, and if you know the game of hockey, you will appreciate it even more.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars pavel the goal scorer, February 14, 2000

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"gstromberg" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pavel Bure: The Riddle Of The Russian Rocket (Hardcover)

I wanted to buy this book because I grew up in russia but now I know that anybody will enjoy this book because it is full of fun filled facts and everything you need to know about Hockey