Thanks to Triumph books and NetGalley for the ARC!

OH THE GOOD OLE HOCKEY GAME IS THE BEST GAME YOU CAN NAME! Never have truer words been spoken (or sung). As a massive fan of hockey, I was absolutely ~jazzed~ to get a chance to revel in a book that sought to celebrate the game I love in a fun, globe-trotty way. After all, hockey is a global sport. And, hey, Dave manages to get across the joy that hockey brings in places as seemingly different as Gatineau and Nairobi.

Don't go in expecting a deep dive into hockey history or a detailed exploration of hockey cultures. Instead, just sit back and hang out with Dave.

Hockey is a language, and one that Dave Hill is fluent in.

This book is a love letter to the beautiful game of hockey, that as a Canadian, runs in my blood.

The author is on a quest to not only foster his love for the game, but also to learn why it isn't one of the top sports in the United States.

The book is equal parts hilarious, poignant, and a truly fun read, offering encounters with the likes of Slava Fetisov and travelling to places like Kenya (yes, Kenya) to understand the universality of hockey.

As this review is written, the hockey community is waiting for the new season to start; and let it be said that there is no better companion for the sport than this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Triumph Books for the opportunity to read this book and provide my honest review.