Rating is available when the video has been rented. In it, henderson talks about his famous exploits, his family, his battle with cancer, his faith, and other salient topics. Henderson skated in 707 regularseason nhl games with the detroit red wings, toronto maple leafs and atlanta flames between 196263 and 197980, his nhl stats showed. Mike leonetti has published more than 30 hockey books, including. Paul was the eldest in a family of 5 children who moved frequently, b. History, missing equipment link sidney crosby, paul. Superseriya sssr canada, known at the time simply as the canadaussr series, was an eightgame series of ice hockey between the soviet union and canada, held in september 1972. Join him in his many hockey adventures, from his first game to the olympics. Buy from many sellers and get your cards all in one shipment.
Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Paul henderson full interview the christian athlete. Paul henderson, the former nhl player best known for scoring the winning goal against the soviets in the 1972 summit series, has revealed that he is battling cancer. Hockey hero paul henderson battling cancer the star. Dec 03, 2014 paul henderson was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in november of 2009.
But the canadian hockey hero is now calling a clinical drug trial in the u. Penned by hockey star paul hendersonfamed scorer of canadas greatest goal in the 1972 summit seriesand featuring a foreword by prime minister stephen harper, how hockey explains canada explores just how deeply engrained this national pastime is in the canadian psyche. That will make those of us who remember watching him score the greatest goal in canadian hockey history on a blackandwhite tv in an elementaryschool. It was the first competition between the soviet national team and a canadian team represented by. Paul henderson played seasons in the nhl for the detroit red. This sweater is for you celebrating the creative process in film and art with the animator and illustrator of the hockey sweater by sheldon cohen and roch carrier. As the series unfolds, pauls narrative of both the games and his own experiences playing league hockey reflect what it was like being a young hockey nut in those days. Paul henderson has a basement full of hockey memorabilia, but his prized possession is a framed photograph of his grandsons alton and logan. The big book of hockey for kids second edition faceoff. Celebrating the summit series and the return of hockey. Describing himself as a lifelong hockey fan, toronto real estate titan mitchell goldhar said wednesday he was pleased and proud to have secured paul hendersons 1972 team canada. Great players of the golden era, shooting for glory.
Paul henderson 1972 canadarussia series gameworn jersey is a highly valuable item of sports memorabilia. His mother gave birth to him during a snowstorm, while crossing lake huron on a horsedrawn sleigh on its way to the hospital. He has cowritten three books related to hockey or his life. There are three weeks left on the auctions closing date of june 22, and internet bidding for the. He played over 1,000 games between the two major leagues, scoring 376 goals and 758 points. How hockey explains canada by paul henderson overdrive. Hockey books a list of nonfiction and fiction books about hockey. Helped oha hamilton red wings win 1962 memorial cup. Paul henderson 1943present was a canadian ice hockey player, active between 1962 and 1981.
His muchloved childrens story, the hockey sweater, remains a timeless favorite. Unfollow hockey cards paul henderson to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Paul henderson 1972 canada russia series game worn jersey. Paul henderson exclusive collection heritage hockey. It was adapted into an animated short called the sweater le chandail by the.
Paul garnet henderson, cm oont born january 28, 1943 is a canadian former professional ice hockey player. Carrier is a fellow of the royal society of canada, an officer of the order of canada, and the holder of many. After hanging up his skates he became a motivational speaker and minister and cowrote a trio of hockeyrelated books. Not baggy like contemporary hockey jerseys, these are true jerseyknit sweater with a slight taper in the body and a natural fit. His picture books for children include my leafs sweater and the greatest goal. A list of nonfiction and fiction books about hockey. With that, the team became known as the team of the century and pauls goal as the goal of the century. Paul henderson scores the most famous goal in ice hockey history. Paul henderson born january 28, 1943 in kincardine, ontario, canada is a retired canadian left winger who played seasons in the national hockey league for the detroit red wings, toronto maple leafs and atlanta flames. Leader impact group campus crusade mississauga, on. Paul henderson will forever be recognized and remembered for his goal with 34 seconds remaining in the 8th game of the 1972 summit series, giving canada the lead and winning them the series.
As author john gault tells it, the fact that a blizzard of historic proportions had left. A left winger, henderson played seasons in the national hockey league nhl for the detroit red wings, toronto maple leafs and atlanta flames and five in the world hockey association wha for the toronto toros and birmingham bulls. Oct 29, 20 paul henderson enjoyed a solid career as a player in the national hockey league and world hockey association for close to two decades. Paul henderson calls clinical cancer drug a game changer.
There is a generation of canadians who will never forget paul hendersons series winning goal in the 1972 summit series. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Ive heard carrier say in interviews that everyone seems to want to talk with him only about this classic childrens book. Nhl, the nhl shield, the word mark and image of the stanley cup, the stanley cup playoffs logo, the stanley cup final logo, center. I was determined to get a players perspective on why those detroit teams did not win the cup.
The greatest jersey ever childrens book heritage hockey. A montreal based auction house says its received a certificate from the. In the greatest goal, mike leonetti, author of a number of books on hockey. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Paul henderson, sports speaker, 72 series hockey player. Mike leonetti has published more than 30 hockey books, including hockey s original 6. Our trainer, joe sgro, got another sweater and eventually sold it. Also receiving the honour from prime minister stephen. Summit series hockey jerseypaul henderson team canada autographed 1972 summit series hockey jersey.
His books are perfect entertainment for young hockey fans. Three different henderson memoirs offer three slightly different versions of how hendersons birth went down. In 2012 he was honored as a member of the order of canada. Paul hendersons miracle was an authorized biography that appeared in 1973, hot on the heels of hendersons soviet heroics. Canadian hockey legend paul henderson with his original 1972 canada jersey. Mike leonetti has published more than 30 hockey books, including hockeys original 6. Paul henderson says cancer treatment is a gamechanger. Owner to return paul hendersons jersey to canada after.
Paul henderson scores the most famous goal in ice hockey. Aug 05, 2012 the popularity of the short film led to the release of the hockey sweater by tundra books in 1984 as a picture book for children, featuring original art by sheldon cohen. Paul henderson trading card canada cup hockey 1972 1992. In canada, the summit series is a source of national pride, and is seen by many as a landmark event in canadian cultural history. Leonettis 1998 picture book, my leafs sweater really bring the story to life.
Aside from being a world class hockey player, paul henderson is also an accomplished author. Paul henderson would look to captain for guidance on white. Wpl has several of his books which you might want to check out. But as compelling as the text is, the illustrations by sean thompson who also illustrated leonetti s 1998 picture book, my leafs sweater really bring the story to life. Toronto if retired hockey great paul henderson were invited to the white house after winning a championship, hed look to his teammate wearing the c to make the call on attendance. Aug 11, 2019 after hanging up his skates he became a motivational speaker and minister and cowrote a trio of hockey related books. Henderson jersey owner wants sweater shown across canada. May 01, 20 the interactive transcript could not be loaded. Olympic hockey hero mike eruzione is hoping to top paul henderson s record for the worlds most expensive hockey jersey. Twentytwoyearold paul henderson, the speedy detroit red wings forward who is quickly gaining a reputation as a clutch goal scorer, was the lone goalgetter last night in. Knit using the same topquality american fine wool yard as our football jerseys, our hockey jerseys are ready to wear on the pond, at your favorite hockey arena, or just about anywhere. Olympic hockey hero eruzione looks to break henderson. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Paul hendersons most popular book is silent legacy.
A left winger, henderson played seasons in the national hockey league. This goal gave canada the lead and won them the series and with that the team became known as the team of the century and paul s goal as, the goal of the century. Today, paul henderson uses the lessons of leadership, teamwork and commitment he learned during the 1972 summit series and his 18 year professional hockey career, to motivate organizations around the world to reach their own goals. Liberal, conservative and ndp mps have backed a publicity campaign designed to boost the chances of paul henderson being inducted into the hockey hall of fame.
Paul henderson indelibly put his fingerprint on canadian sports 45 years ago thursday, a moment frozen in time for those who held their breath for it and a revelation to a new generation of fans. Jun 23, 2010 describing himself as a lifelong hockey fan, toronto real estate titan mitchell goldhar said wednesday he was pleased and proud to have secured paul hendersons 1972 team canada. Once again, paul henderson is credited with making hockey history. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Nhl, the nhl shield, the word mark and image of the stanley cup, the stanley cup playoffs. But as compelling as the text is, the illustrations by sean thompson who also illustrated leonettis 1998 picture book, my leafs sweater really bring the story to life. Paul henderson 1943present was a canadian ice hockey player, active between 1962 and 1981 he is most famous for scoring the winning goals in the last three games of the 1972 summit series between. Paul is author of two books, the fans go wild 1973 and shooting for glory 1992. The intelligent discourse on canadas national sport goes far beyond the. Paul henderson will forever be recognized and remembered for his goal with 34 seconds remaining in the 8th game of the 1972 summit series. When detroit went to the cup finals in 196566 they defeated a good chicago team and played montreal in the finals.
Paul henderson s most popular book is silent legacy. Buy heritage hockey paul henderson signed team canada 1972 summit series jersey in canada at thebay. Paul henderson was born on january 28, 1943 in kincardine, ontario, canada. A peoples history by michael mckinley are great for those who love the history of the game, we also have some wonderful stories for those who just want to read a nice book. The tremendous excitement of the final game of the 1972 canada u. In 1991, roch carrier was awarded the stephen leacock award for humour for prayers of a very wise child. The father of three daughters, henderson became a born again christian in 1975 and studied to become a minister before returning to toronto to join campus crusade for christ, traveling across. I just really love hockey ok blank lined writing journal hockey notebook for kids. Hockey series, and paul hendersons gamewinning goal, are recreated for both young and old hockey fans in mike leonettis picture book. He scored the most iconic goal in canadian hockey history when he netted the gamewinning goal in game 8 of the 1972 summit series. Paul henderson was born on january 28th, 1943 near kincardine, ontario, canada. The hockey sweater worn by paul henderson when he scored the winning goal for team canada in the 1972 summit series is up for auction. Read paul hendersons memories of the summit series in team canada 1972.
My sweater and stick went into the hockey hall of fame, henderson said in a telephone interview monday. Unfollow paul henderson 1972 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Jun 23, 2010 canadian hockey legend paul henderson with his original 1972 canada jersey. Shop comcs extensive selection of paul henderson hockey cards. It went on to be one of the publishing houses best selling books. He has been married to eleanor since november 10, 1962. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Paul henderson has 19 books on goodreads with 226 ratings. From reading bill gadsbys book i went straight to the book on paul henderson. Paul henderson trading card canada cup hockey 1972 1992 trends. Congratulations to paul henderson on receiving the order of hockey in canada on april 8 for his contribution to the game.
The screech owl series by roy macgregor about the adventures of a young hockey. Hockey series, and paul henderson s gamewinning goal, are recreated for both young and old hockey fans in mike leonettis picture book. Puckster is hockey canadas lovable mascot and this polar bear knows everything there is to know about hockey. In canada, paul henderson s goal is considered to be one of the most famous in the history of the game. Canadian hockey legend paul henderson founder director of leadership group, power to change his new book how hockey explains canada. The goal of my life is available as both a book and an ebook. The paul henderson story, and the game we knew trilogy.
Jun 02, 2010 paul henderson gave the jersey away 30 years ago, and it has changed hands several times since. Paul henderson was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in november of 2009. Paul henderson played seasons in the nhl for the detroit red wings, toronto maple leafs and atlanta flames and 5 in the wha for the toronto toros and birmingham bulls. Hockeyreference utilizes official nhl data for current nhl seasons. Heritage hockey paul henderson signed team canada 1972. The series is also seen by many canadians as an important win in the cold war. Paul henderson receives order of hockey in canada, but still. Henderson was made a member of the order of canada in 2012 and of. Henderson played in two nhl allstar games and was a member of the memorial cupwinning hamilton.
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