The Puck Talks Here: The amazing life & turbulent times of Peter Pocklington

By Terry McConnell
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Published: April 27, 2012
Words: 94,700 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9780987979827

Short description

Peter Pocklington has been a public figure in Canada for more than 30 years and, in that time, volumes have been written and reported about him. So when we chose to make him the topic for this book, we asked ourselves: what is there about Peter Pocklington that has not been written, not been reported? The answer was striking in its simplicity: it was Peter Pocklington’s point of view.

Extended description

Peter Pocklington rapidly gained his place in Canada’s national consciousness as "Peter Puck" - the maverick entrepreneur from oil-rich Alberta who made millions, employed thousands, bucked the political establishment, was the hostage in a famous kidnapping and, most prominently of all, transformed the Edmonton Oilers into the best and most successful hockey team in history. Then, in a few short years, he went from hero to villain – and when he sent Wayne Gretzky, Canada’s most revered hockey player, to California, his effigy was burned and his reputation trashed. In The Puck Talks Here, Pocklington’s remarkable life is recounted in page-turning fashion – from glorious heights to disheartening depths and, finally, to inspired renewal.
The book was previously published under the title “I’d Trade Him Again” (First printing 2009, second printing 2011). This third manuscript is identical to the second printing, but the authors have chosen to retitle the book so as to more.. (Read more) Peter Pocklington rapidly gained his place in Canada’s national consciousness as "Peter Puck" - the maverick entrepreneur from oil-rich Alberta who made millions, employed thousands, bucked the political establishment, was the hostage in a famous kidnapping and, most prominently of all, transformed the Edmonton Oilers into the best and most successful hockey team in history. Then, in a few short years, he went from hero to villain – and when he sent Wayne Gretzky, Canada’s most revered hockey player, to California, his effigy was burned and his reputation trashed. In The Puck Talks Here, Pocklington’s remarkable life is recounted in page-turning fashion – from glorious heights to disheartening depths and, finally, to inspired renewal.
The book was previously published under the title “I’d Trade Him Again” (First printing 2009, second printing 2011). This third manuscript is identical to the second printing, but the authors have chosen to retitle the book so as to more accurately, in their opinion, reflect the content.

“A lively insider’s read.”
GARTH WOOLSEY, TORONTO STAR

“A hell of a life and a hell of a book... I couldn’t put it down.”
DAN TENCER, 630 CHED RADIO

It’s clear McConnell and Nye wouldn’t let Pocklington spin his take without checks and balances... They have done a professional job.”
KEVIN ALLEN, USA TODAY

“... a facinating behind the scenes look at a man who is neither a villain nor a hero.”
DENIS GORMAN, GOODREADS. COM

“As great as the Great One. Five stars. I loved it.”
SHELLEY ZIMMEL, ON CHAPTERS.CA
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wayne gretzky, peter pocklington, edmonton oilers, id trade him again, edmonton alberta, gainers, fideltity trust, pocklington jail, pocklington bankruptcy

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