He Shoots, He Saves: The Story of Hockey's Collectable Treasures

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Whether it's a ticket stub from a game that father and son saw together, an autographed photograph from a hero, or a puck that went up and over the boards, hockey memorabilia is a record of our beloved sport's history. "He Shoots, He Saves" looks at hockey's collectibles from hockey cards to commemorative beer cans to postage stamps. The book features artifacts from all 30 NHL teams, the greatest players of all-time, the WHA, the international game including the Summit Series, and the women's game.

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"He Shoots, He Saves is a must-read for any true hockey fan, historian, or memorabilia collector . . . A fascinating look at hockey artifacts." -- Collectors Chronicle

Author Bio

Winnipeg's Jon Waldman is a veteran of more than a decade writing for newspapers, magazines and online publications. A Ryerson University journalism graduate, Jon's work has been featured in The Hockey News, the Winnipeg Free Press, the Winnipeg Sun, the Toronto Sun, Beckett Hockey, Winnipeg Men Magazine, and a host of other media. Jon is a three-time published author with ECW Press, with his latest title, He Shoots He Saves, hitting store shelves in February 2015. Jon's previous books include SLAM! Wrestling: Shocking Stories from the Squared Circle and Got'em, Got'em, Need'em. When he isn't writing, Jon is a marketing and communications professional and works with numerous companies on their content strategies. In his spare time, Jon enjoys relaxing with his family, walking his dachshund, biking and stand-up paddle boarding.