An opportunity to meet an NHL legend and get signed copies of his untold story happens tonight (Nov. 6) at Bolen Books.
Curtis Joseph, known to hockey fans around the world as Cujo, will be at the Victoria bookstore to share his revealing memoir of being CanadaB次元官网网址檚 unlikely NHL superstar.
The title, reflecting JosephB次元官网网址檚 nickname, stems from the masks he wore that featured a fierce dog B次元官网网址� inspired by the Stephen King novel Cujo B次元官网网址� during his eighteen seasons that saw him retire with the most career wins (454) of any goaltender in NHL history who never played on a Stanley Cup-winning team.
RELATED:
The boy from Keswick, Ontario, didnB次元官网网址檛 put on a pair of skates until most kids his age were already far along in organized hockey, but ended up playing for the St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Phoenix Coyotes and Calgary Flames; and won an Olympic gold medal while representing Canada.
The memoir shares insights into his difficult childhood, involving neglect and instability, and how he found solace and grounding in the game of hockey.
RELATED:
He became ranked among the all-time greats and is widely thought of as one of the best goalies of all time.
The book is written by Kirstie McLellan Day, the worldB次元官网网址檚 top writer of hockey books, who wrote six national bestsellers including Theo FleuryB次元官网网址檚 Playing with Fire, Bob ProbertB次元官网网址檚 Tough Guy, Wayne GretzkyB次元官网网址檚 99: Stories of the Game, and Kelly HrudeyB次元官网网址檚 Calling the Shots.
The free event Tuesday at Bolen Books starts at 7 p.m. at #111 - 1644 Hillside Ave.
keri.coles@blackpress.ca
Follow us on Like us on and follow us on .
