Andrew K. (kuligowskiandrewt) -
What is âthe second snowfallâ and why is the period after it significant? In a Youtube video, former professional hockey player André Lacroix explains that winter truly didn't come to Quebec until the second snowfall. This meant that the ponds would freeze, and the nightly Canadian (and northern US) routine of post-school skating and hockey until called inside could commence!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Mr. Lacroix's memories of his professional hockey career in âAfter the Second Snowfall: My Life On and Off the Iceâ. He reflects (apparently without a ghost writer) a team-first attitude, in that his proudest accomplishments involve team achievements and assists â that is, providing the set-up so that a teammate can put the puck into the net for a goal.
Andre Lacroix played for a few NHL teams during his career, and several WHA teams. However, his first trade in the NHL â from Philadelphia to Chicago â was also his LAST trade. The other moves were all due to being granted free agent status because his team either relocated or folded. Much of the book, however, deals with the intervals before he started playing professional hockey, and what his life was like after his playing career was over.
Rather than repeat stories that are documented in the book, let me simply suggest that you pick up a copy of this well written, entertaining book and read them for yourselves directly from the guy who lived them.
RATING: 5 stars.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Mr. Lacroix's memories of his professional hockey career in âAfter the Second Snowfall: My Life On and Off the Iceâ. He reflects (apparently without a ghost writer) a team-first attitude, in that his proudest accomplishments involve team achievements and assists â that is, providing the set-up so that a teammate can put the puck into the net for a goal.
Andre Lacroix played for a few NHL teams during his career, and several WHA teams. However, his first trade in the NHL â from Philadelphia to Chicago â was also his LAST trade. The other moves were all due to being granted free agent status because his team either relocated or folded. Much of the book, however, deals with the intervals before he started playing professional hockey, and what his life was like after his playing career was over.
Rather than repeat stories that are documented in the book, let me simply suggest that you pick up a copy of this well written, entertaining book and read them for yourselves directly from the guy who lived them.
RATING: 5 stars.
