Book · 2011 · Sports & Recreation
Tropic Of Hockey
My Search for the Game in Unlikely Places
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There's a great book called Tropic of hockey by a Canadian musician writer that opens with the author sitting in his living room in June watching the Stanley Cup as his wife passes by the TV asking him the score or who's playing but he has no.
Bill Burr · Monday Morning Podcast · Jan 2024 Listen at 44:09 Why people recommend it
Tropic Of Hockey by Dave Bidini is a travel and sports memoir chronicling a Canadian writer and musician's journey to play hockey in various unexpected corners of the globe. An email writer recommended Tropic of Hockey on the January 29, 2024 episode of the Monday Morning Podcast hosted by Bill Burr. The recommendation came during a segment discussing the length of sports seasons and the broader culture surrounding professional athletic leagues. Bill Burr mentioned that the book was written by a Canadian musician and writer and noted that it opens with a scene of the author sitting in his living room in June watching the Stanley Cup while his wife walks past the television asking him who is playing or what the score is, despite him having no idea. The book is praised for its humorous and unconventional perspective on hockey, capturing the eccentricities of the sport beyond the standard professional arenas. Through this listener email, the podcast highlighted the relatable and often amusing detachment that sports fans and writers can experience. The inclusion of the book provided a lighthearted literary diversion during the discussion of athletic schedules, offering listeners a unique window into the global footprint of ice hockey and the dedicated subcultures that exist far away from major media markets and traditional sports broadcasting hubs across North America.
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“there's a great book called Tropic of hockey by a Canadian musician writer that opens with the author sitting in his living room in June watching the Stanley Cup as his wife passes by the TV asking him the score or who's playing but he has no”