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Heart of the Blackhawks: The Pierre Pilote Story
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NHL legend Pierre Pilote brings readers rinkside in this compelling biography from the defensive great himself. The longtime Chicago Blackhawks captain of the 1960s tells his story in this no-holds-barred tale that mimics his famously rough-and-tumble playing style. From his upbringing in northern Quebec in which he played in a Monday night beer league, to captain of the Blackhawks, his captivating story of success has it all. Any sports fan will enjoy the stories of Pilote teaming up with the likes of Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, Glenn Hall, Moose Vasko, Tommy Ivan, Rudy Pilous, and Billy Reay. This is truly an unforgettable story told by an unforgettable star.
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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I received Heart of the Blackhawks as part of a Goodreads giveaway.
I was ever so slightly hesitant to enter this giveaway--I am a Blues fan, after all. I kid, I kid--given my love of hockey, I was excited to see that I'd won.
Pierre Pilote isn't necessarily the first name a hockey fan jumps to when thinking of great Blackhawks players of the past. That said, the Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman was not only a productive player, but also a reliable leader for the great Hawks teams of the early 1960s. Hockey players tend to be an entertaining breed, even more so a generation or two ago, and reading about the exploits of Pilote and his teammates on and off the ice was great.
On the negative side, the narration is a little clunky, and I would have liked to read a little more about his life after retirement (the 40 years is covered in about 4 pages). And perhaps this is just par for the course when it comes to sports biographies, but recounting season after season (especially after the Hawks' 1961 Cup) seemed to blur together. I think his could have been helped by interspersing more anecdotes about Pilote's personal life, which also wasn't covered in much depth after he started playing professionally.
All in all, though, an interesting read for any hockey fan. Recommended.
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