For Canadians, hockey is the game. Shared experiences and
memories--lacing up for the first time, shinny on an outdoor rink,
Sidney Crosby's historic goal, or the one scored by Maurice
Richard--make hockey more than just a game.
While the relationship between hockey and national identity has been
studied, where does the game fit into our understanding of multiple,
diverse Canadian identities today? This interdisciplinary book considers
hockey, both as professional and amateur sport, and both in historical
and contemporary context, in relation to larger themes in Canadian
Studies, including gender, race/ethnicity, ability, sexuality,
geography, and reflects upon all aspects of hockey in Canadian life:
play, fandom, sports broadcasting, and community activism.
This interdisciplinary scholarly collection is an extension of the
"Hockey in Canada: More Than Just a Game" exhibition presented by the
Canadian Museum of History.
Includes one chapter in French.