J.R.: My Life as the Most Outspoken, Fearless, and Hard-Hitting Man in Hockey

by Jeremy Roenick, Kevin Allen

Overview

Jeremy Roenick, one of the premier hockey players of his generation and one of the greatest American stars the NHL has ever known, shares his life story in this frank and unflinching autobiography. After making his debut as an 18-year-old with the Chicago Blackhawks, Roenick thrilled fans with his flashy style, take-no-prisoners approach, and jaw-dropping skills. A native of Boston, Roenick went on to play for four more franchises—including the Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings—during his incredible 18-season career. By the time he was through, Roenick had racked up 513 goals—the second most of any American-born player—and 703 assists. Now a tells-it-like-it-is commentator for NBC and the NHL, Roenick takes readers on a behind-the-scenes, warts-and-all tour through his illustrious career, both on and off the ice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781600789236
Publisher:	Triumph Books
Publication date:	11/01/2013
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 8.98(h) x 0.98(d)

About the Author

Jeremy Roenick is a member of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame and one of only four American-born players to score 500 or more career NHL goals. He is currently a hockey analyst for NBC. Kevin Allen is the author or coauthor of more than a dozen sports books, including Brett: His Own Story, Star-Spangled Hockey: Celebrating 75 Years of USA Hockey, and Without Fear: Hockey’s 50 Greatest Goaltenders. He lives in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

1 Please Come to Boston 5

2 Weighing My Odds 28

3 Knowing My Creator 51

4 Finding My Bluster in the Windy City 71

5 Showing Me the Door 91

6 Selling Ice in the Desert 100

7 Guts 116

8 Payback Was a Bitch 125

9 Not All Rainbows and Butterflies 132

10 Exit Strategy 142

11 Hitch in My Giddy-Up 145

12 The Gambler 156

13 Born in the USA 162

14 Death in the Family 171

15 The Bomb 173

16 All in My Head 182

17 Dancing with Probert 189

18 To live and Die in L.A. 198

19 Wayne's World 216

20 Reprieve 230

21 When the Cheering Stops 245

22 Friends and Enemies 265

23 Who I Am 278

Acknowledgements 293

Index 295