J. R.: The Fast, Crazy Life of Hockey's Most Outspoken and Most Colourful Personality

Whether He Was Scoring Top-shelf Goals Or Crushing An Opponent Into The Boards, Jeremy Roenick—widely Known As J.r.—was Never Shy About The Way He Played Hockey. As Much As He Mixed It Up In Front Of The Net, J.r., An Nhl Veteran Of Twenty Years With Five Different Teams, Often Found Himself In The Middle Of Controversy Off The Ice As Well. Above All Else, J.r. Was An Entertainer, Never Afraid To Dance On The Blue Line To Liven Up A Game Or To Spend Time With The Fans. Now, As A Hockey Broadcaster And Media Personality, Roenick Continues To Inspire Debate As He Lights Up Call-in Show Phone Lines With His Rare Mix Of Raw Wit And Cutting Commentary. In J.r., Roenick Reveals All, From His Early Hockey Days Commuting To Games Across The Continent; To His Time With The Chicago Blackhawks, The Philadelphia Flyers And His Other Teams; To Skating With The American Team In International Competition; To Acting As Judge On Battle Of The Blades. Elaborating On The Events And Opinions That He Is Known For, Including His Famous Media Battle With Patrick Roy, His Claims Of A Bias Against American Players, His Accusation That Usa Hockey Had “black-balled” Him, And His Thoughts On Wayne Gretzky And The Phoenix Coyotes, Roenick Tells It As Only He Can, In His Own Words. Jeremy Roenick, one of the premier hockey players of his generation and one of the greatest American stars the NHL has ever known, shares his life story in this frank and unflinching autobiography. After making his debut as an 18-year-old with the Chicago Blackhawks, Roenick thrilled fans with his flashy style, take-no-prisoners approach, and jaw-dropping skills. A native of Boston, Roenick went on to play for four more franchisesincluding the Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kingsduring his incredible 18-season career. By the time he was through, Roenick had racked up 513 goalsthe second most of any American-born playerand 703 assists. Now a tells-it-like-it-is commentator for NBC and the NHL, Roenick takes readers on a behind-the-scenes, warts-and-all tour through his illustrious career, both on and off the ice. Cover ; Copyright ; Table of Contents ; Introduction ; 1 Please Come to Boston ; 2 Weighing My Odds; 3 Knowing My Creator ; 4 Finding My Bluster in the Windy City ; 5 Showing Me the Door ; 6 Selling Ice in the Desert ; 7 Guts; 8 Payback Was a Bitch ; 9 Not All Rainbows and Butterflies ; 10 Exit Strategy ; 11 Hitch in My Giddy-Up; 12 The Gambler ; 13 Born in the USA ; 14 Death in the Family ; 15 The Bomb ; 16 All in My Head ; 17 Dancing with Probert ; 18 To Live and Die in L.A.; 19 Wayne's World; 20 Reprieve ; 21 When the Cheering Stops ; 22 Friends and Enemies ; 23 Who I Am. A Candid Memoir By Former American Professional Hockey Player Jeremy Roenick. Jeremy Roenick With Kevin Allen.