All Roads Home: A Life On and Off the Ice

Name: All Roads Home: A Life On and Off the Ice
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Book Synopsis: NATIONAL BESTSELLER

A poignant and inspiring memoir of the people and challenges that shaped the life and career of Canada's most decorated Indigenous athlete.

Over the course of his incredible career, Bryan Trottier set a new standard of hockey excellence. A seven-time Stanley Cup champion (four with the New York Islanders, two with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and one as an assistant coach with the Colorado Avalanche), Trottier won countless awards and is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. In 2017, he was named one of the NHL's Top 100 Players of All Time.

Trottier grew up in Val Marie, Saskatchewan, the son of a Cree/Chippewa/Metis father and an Irish-Canadian mother. All Roads Home offers a poignant, funny, wise, and inspiring look at his coming of age, both on and off the ice. It is a unique memoir in which Trottier shares stories about family, friends, teammates, and coaches, the lessons that he has learned from them, and the profound impact they have had in shaping the person he has become.

Some of the incredible characters featured in the book include Trottier's father Buzz; legendary Islanders coach Al Arbour; teammates Clark Gillies and Mike Bossy; and the Penguins' Mario Lemieux, to name but a few. He'll also talk about the high school English teacher and guidance counsellor who helped him develop self-confidence and encouraged him as a writer: Governor General's Award–winning poet, Lorna Crozier.

All Roads Home will also include a Foreword from bestselling author Jesse Thistle (From the Ashes) and two very special Afterwords: one from Trottier's daughter, Lindsy Ruthven, and the other from his life-long friend, beloved hockey great Dave "Tiger" Williams.

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Experience the incredible journey of Bryan Trottier, Canada's most decorated Indigenous athlete, with his inspiring memoir, "All Roads Home: A Life On and Off the Ice". Trottier's exceptional career as a seven-time Stanley Cup champion and his membership in both the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame set a new standard of hockey excellence. Delve into Trottier's captivating stories about family, friends, teammates, coaches, and the lessons he has learned from them that have shaped him into the person he is today.

In "All Roads Home", Trottier shares heartfelt tales from his upbringing in Val Marie, Saskatchewan, as the son of a Cree/Chippewa/Metis father and an Irish-Canadian mother. Discover the pivotal moments in his life on and off the ice, the challenges he faced, and the indomitable spirit that drove him to achieve greatness. This memoir is a testament to the power of perseverance, determination, and the unwavering support of loved ones.

Prepare to be captivated by the colorful cast of characters in "All Roads Home", including Trottier's father Buzz, legendary Islanders coach Al Arbour, teammates Clark Gillies and Mike Bossy, and the Penguins' Mario Lemieux. But it's not just about hockey; Trottier also shares the influence of his high school English teacher, Lorna Crozier, a Governor General's Award-winning poet, who nurtured his self-confidence and literary aspirations.

With a Foreword by bestselling author Jesse Thistle and heartwarming Afterwords from Trottier's daughter, Lindsy Ruthven, and beloved hockey great Dave "Tiger" Williams, "All Roads Home" is an all-encompassing memoir that will inspire and resonate with readers of all backgrounds. Don't miss out on this incredible journey of triumph, resilience, and the power of the human spirit.

Ready to embark on Bryan Trottier's inspiring journey? Get your copy of "All Roads Home: A Life On and Off the Ice" now!

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