But the canadian hockey hero is now calling a clinical drug trial in the u. I was determined to get a players perspective on why those detroit teams did not win the cup. A peoples history by michael mckinley are great for those who love the history of the game, we also have some wonderful stories for those who just want to read a nice book. Superseriya sssr canada, known at the time simply as the canadaussr series, was an eightgame series of ice hockey between the soviet union and canada, held in september 1972.
Paul henderson full interview the christian athlete. A montreal based auction house says its received a certificate from the. A left winger, henderson played seasons in the national hockey league nhl for the detroit red wings, toronto maple leafs and atlanta flames and five in the world hockey association wha for the toronto toros and birmingham bulls. Hockey books a list of nonfiction and fiction books about hockey. Paul henderson exclusive collection heritage hockey. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. He has cowritten three books related to hockey or his life. As author john gault tells it, the fact that a blizzard of historic proportions had left. Paul henderson calls clinical cancer drug a game changer.
In it, henderson talks about his famous exploits, his family, his battle with cancer, his faith, and other salient topics. Canadian hockey legend paul henderson with his original 1972 canada jersey. His picture books for children include my leafs sweater and the greatest goal. Paul henderson played seasons in the nhl for the detroit red wings, toronto maple leafs and atlanta flames and 5 in the wha for the toronto toros and birmingham bulls. After hanging up his skates he became a motivational speaker and minister and cowrote a trio of hockeyrelated books. Paul henderson, sports speaker, 72 series hockey player. Paul henderson will forever be recognized and remembered for his goal with 34 seconds remaining in the 8th game of the 1972 summit series, giving canada the lead and winning them the series. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. The greatest jersey ever childrens book heritage hockey. Nhl, the nhl shield, the word mark and image of the stanley cup, the stanley cup playoffs logo, the stanley cup final logo, center. Celebrating the summit series and the return of hockey.
Henderson skated in 707 regularseason nhl games with the detroit red wings, toronto maple leafs and atlanta flames between 196263 and 197980, his nhl stats showed. Paul henderson would look to captain for guidance on white. Carrier is a fellow of the royal society of canada, an officer of the order of canada, and the holder of many. Aug 11, 2019 after hanging up his skates he became a motivational speaker and minister and cowrote a trio of hockey related books. With that, the team became known as the team of the century and pauls goal as the goal of the century. Aug 05, 2012 the popularity of the short film led to the release of the hockey sweater by tundra books in 1984 as a picture book for children, featuring original art by sheldon cohen. Hockey series, and paul henderson s gamewinning goal, are recreated for both young and old hockey fans in mike leonettis picture book. That will make those of us who remember watching him score the greatest goal in canadian hockey history on a blackandwhite tv in an elementaryschool. Puckster is hockey canadas lovable mascot and this polar bear knows everything there is to know about hockey. Not baggy like contemporary hockey jerseys, these are true jerseyknit sweater with a slight taper in the body and a natural fit. Three different henderson memoirs offer three slightly different versions of how hendersons birth went down. Paul henderson trading card canada cup hockey 1972 1992 trends. Paul henderson has a basement full of hockey memorabilia, but his prized possession is a framed photograph of his grandsons alton and logan. Olympic hockey hero mike eruzione is hoping to top paul henderson s record for the worlds most expensive hockey jersey.
As the series unfolds, pauls narrative of both the games and his own experiences playing league hockey reflect what it was like being a young hockey nut in those days. Shop comcs extensive selection of paul henderson hockey cards. From reading bill gadsbys book i went straight to the book on paul henderson. A list of nonfiction and fiction books about hockey. Owner to return paul hendersons jersey to canada after. Paul henderson will forever be recognized and remembered for his goal with 34 seconds remaining in the 8th game of the 1972 summit series. Read paul hendersons memories of the summit series in team canada 1972. Congratulations to paul henderson on receiving the order of hockey in canada on april 8 for his contribution to the game. Aside from being a world class hockey player, paul henderson is also an accomplished author. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Toronto if retired hockey great paul henderson were invited to the white house after winning a championship, hed look to his teammate wearing the c to make the call on attendance. Hockeyreference utilizes official nhl data for current nhl seasons. Paul henderson trading card canada cup hockey 1972 1992. Summit series hockey jerseypaul henderson team canada autographed 1972 summit series hockey jersey.
In 1991, roch carrier was awarded the stephen leacock award for humour for prayers of a very wise child. Jun 23, 2010 describing himself as a lifelong hockey fan, toronto real estate titan mitchell goldhar said wednesday he was pleased and proud to have secured paul hendersons 1972 team canada. Leonettis 1998 picture book, my leafs sweater really bring the story to life. History, missing equipment link sidney crosby, paul. Today, paul henderson uses the lessons of leadership, teamwork and commitment he learned during the 1972 summit series and his 18 year professional hockey career, to motivate organizations around the world to reach their own goals. He scored the most iconic goal in canadian hockey history when he netted the gamewinning goal in game 8 of the 1972 summit series. His muchloved childrens story, the hockey sweater, remains a timeless favorite. The goal of my life is available as both a book and an ebook. Paul henderson indelibly put his fingerprint on canadian sports 45 years ago thursday, a moment frozen in time for those who held their breath for it and a revelation to a new generation of fans. In canada, the summit series is a source of national pride, and is seen by many as a landmark event in canadian cultural history. Nhl, the nhl shield, the word mark and image of the stanley cup, the stanley cup playoffs.
He has been married to eleanor since november 10, 1962. Buy heritage hockey paul henderson signed team canada 1972 summit series jersey in canada at thebay. This goal gave canada the lead and won them the series and with that the team became known as the team of the century and paul s goal as, the goal of the century. Join him in his many hockey adventures, from his first game to the olympics. Once again, paul henderson is credited with making hockey history. In canada, paul henderson s goal is considered to be one of the most famous in the history of the game. Paul henderson 1972 canadarussia series gameworn jersey is a highly valuable item of sports memorabilia. Mike leonetti has published more than 30 hockey books, including hockey s original 6.
This sweater is for you celebrating the creative process in film and art with the animator and illustrator of the hockey sweater by sheldon cohen and roch carrier. Unfollow paul henderson 1972 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. It was the first competition between the soviet national team and a canadian team represented by. I just really love hockey ok blank lined writing journal hockey notebook for kids. The tremendous excitement of the final game of the 1972 canada u. Penned by hockey star paul hendersonfamed scorer of canadas greatest goal in the 1972 summit seriesand featuring a foreword by prime minister stephen harper, how hockey explains canada explores just how deeply engrained this national pastime is in the canadian psyche. Paul henderson was born on january 28, 1943 in kincardine, ontario, canada.
How hockey explains canada by paul henderson overdrive. It went on to be one of the publishing houses best selling books. Liberal, conservative and ndp mps have backed a publicity campaign designed to boost the chances of paul henderson being inducted into the hockey hall of fame. In 2012 he was honored as a member of the order of canada. Jun 23, 2010 canadian hockey legend paul henderson with his original 1972 canada jersey. Great players of the golden era, shooting for glory. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Wpl has several of his books which you might want to check out. Dec 03, 2014 paul henderson was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in november of 2009. Paul henderson 1943present was a canadian ice hockey player, active between 1962 and 1981. Twentytwoyearold paul henderson, the speedy detroit red wings forward who is quickly gaining a reputation as a clutch goal scorer, was the lone goalgetter last night in.
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There are three weeks left on the auctions closing date of june 22, and internet bidding for the. When detroit went to the cup finals in 196566 they defeated a good chicago team and played montreal in the finals. But as compelling as the text is, the illustrations by sean thompson who also illustrated leonetti s 1998 picture book, my leafs sweater really bring the story to life. Our trainer, joe sgro, got another sweater and eventually sold it. His books are perfect entertainment for young hockey fans. Unfollow hockey cards paul henderson to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Henderson was made a member of the order of canada in 2012 and of. Ive heard carrier say in interviews that everyone seems to want to talk with him only about this classic childrens book. It was adapted into an animated short called the sweater le chandail by the. Buy from many sellers and get your cards all in one shipment. Paul henderson 1972 canada russia series game worn jersey.
Oct 29, 20 paul henderson enjoyed a solid career as a player in the national hockey league and world hockey association for close to two decades. His mother gave birth to him during a snowstorm, while crossing lake huron on a horsedrawn sleigh on its way to the hospital. Canadian hockey legend paul henderson founder director of leadership group, power to change his new book how hockey explains canada. Henderson jersey owner wants sweater shown across canada. A left winger, henderson played seasons in the national hockey league. Paul henderson, the former nhl player best known for scoring the winning goal against the soviets in the 1972 summit series, has revealed that he is battling cancer. Describing himself as a lifelong hockey fan, toronto real estate titan mitchell goldhar said wednesday he was pleased and proud to have secured paul hendersons 1972 team canada. Also receiving the honour from prime minister stephen. My sweater and stick went into the hockey hall of fame, henderson said in a telephone interview monday. The big book of hockey for kids second edition faceoff. Paul henderson was born on january 28th, 1943 near kincardine, ontario, canada. Mike leonetti has published more than 30 hockey books, including hockeys original 6.
He played over 1,000 games between the two major leagues, scoring 376 goals and 758 points. The hockey sweater worn by paul henderson when he scored the winning goal for team canada in the 1972 summit series is up for auction. Helped oha hamilton red wings win 1962 memorial cup. The screech owl series by roy macgregor about the adventures of a young hockey. The series is also seen by many canadians as an important win in the cold war. Leader impact group campus crusade mississauga, on. Paul is author of two books, the fans go wild 1973 and shooting for glory 1992. Paul henderson says cancer treatment is a gamechanger. Paul henderson played seasons in the nhl for the detroit red. Paul henderson receives order of hockey in canada, but still. Paul henderson s most popular book is silent legacy. There is a generation of canadians who will never forget paul hendersons series winning goal in the 1972 summit series.
The paul henderson story, and the game we knew trilogy. Olympic hockey hero eruzione looks to break henderson. Henderson played in two nhl allstar games and was a member of the memorial cupwinning hamilton. Paul was the eldest in a family of 5 children who moved frequently, b. Paul henderson scores the most famous goal in ice hockey. The intelligent discourse on canadas national sport goes far beyond the. Paul henderson scores the most famous goal in ice hockey history. Mike leonetti has published more than 30 hockey books, including. Paul garnet henderson, cm oont born january 28, 1943 is a canadian former professional ice hockey player. Jun 02, 2010 paul henderson gave the jersey away 30 years ago, and it has changed hands several times since. Paul henderson has 19 books on goodreads with 226 ratings. May 01, 20 the interactive transcript could not be loaded. But as compelling as the text is, the illustrations by sean thompson who also illustrated leonettis 1998 picture book, my leafs sweater really bring the story to life.