Title
Puckstruck: Distracted, Delighted And Distressed By Canada'S Hockey Obsession
Delivery time: 8-12 business days (International)
Like Many A Canadian Kid, Stephen Smith Was Up On Skates First Thing As A Boy, Out In The Weather Chasing A Puck And The Promise Of An Nhl Career. Back Indoors After That Didnt Quite Work Out, He Turned To The Bookshelf. Thats Where, Without Entirely Meaning To, He Ended Up Reading All The Hockey Books. There Was Crunch And Boom Boom, Slashing! And High Stick; There Was Max Bentley: Hockeys Dipsydoodle Dandy, Blue Line Murder, And Nagano, A Czech Hockey Opera. There Was Blood On The Ice, Cracked Ice, Fire On Ice, Power On Ice, Cowboy On Ice, And Steel On Ice.In Puckstruck, Smith Chronicles His Wideeyed And Sometimes Wincing Wander Through Hockeys Literature, Language, And Culture, Weighing Its Excitement And Unbridled Joy Against Its Costs And Vexing Brutality. In Exploring His Own Lifelong Love Of The Game, Hoping To Surprise Some Sense Out Of It, He Sifts Hockeys Narratives In Search Of Hockeys Heart, What It Means And Why It Should Distress Us Even As We Celebrate Its Glories. On A Journey To Discover What The Game Might Have To Say About Who We Are As Canadians, He Seeks To Answer Some Of Its Essential Riddles.
By changing our most important processes and
products, we have already made a big leap forward. This ranges from the
increased use of more sustainable fibers to the use of more
environmentally friendly printing processes to the development of
efficient waste management in our value chain.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Related Products
You may also like
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Puckstruck'? A: 'Puckstruck' explores the author's lifelong love for hockey, delving into its literature, language, and culture while weighing its joys against its challenges.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Puckstruck'? A: The author of 'Puckstruck' is Stephen Smith, who reflects on his experiences and insights related to hockey.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Puckstruck' have? A: 'Puckstruck' is available in hardcover binding, which is durable and suitable for collectors.
- Q: How many pages does 'Puckstruck' contain? A: 'Puckstruck' consists of 440 pages, providing extensive exploration of hockey's impact on culture.
- Q: When was 'Puckstruck' published? A: 'Puckstruck' was published on November 4, 2014.
- Q: Is 'Puckstruck' suitable for all ages? A: 'Puckstruck' is recommended for readers interested in hockey and its cultural significance, but parental discretion is advised for younger audiences due to mature themes.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Puckstruck'? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into hockey's narratives, its emotional highs and lows, and the author's personal reflections on the sport.
- Q: Does 'Puckstruck' include illustrations or photographs? A: 'Puckstruck' primarily focuses on text and does not include illustrations or photographs.
- Q: Is 'Puckstruck' part of a series? A: 'Puckstruck' is a standalone book and is not part of a series.
- Q: What genre does 'Puckstruck' belong to? A: 'Puckstruck' is categorized under the genre of sports literature, with a focus on hockey.