The ultimate hockey dad, Karl Subban is a former school principal and
father of five, including three sons--P.K., Malcolm and Jordan--who have
been drafted to the NHL. Karl's inspirational story follows the hockey
journey from house league to the big leagues and shows how to grow the
unlimited potential that is in every child.
In his thirty-plus years of coaching, teaching and parenting, Karl
Subban has proved to be a leader with the gift of inspiring others. He
has dedicated his life to helping young people grow their potential--to
be better at what they do, and to be better people.
Originally from Jamaica, Karl Subban, along with his wife, Maria, have
raised five accomplished children. Their oldest son is P.K. Subban, who
won the Norris Trophy for top defenceman in the NHL and whose trade from
the Canadiens to the Nashville Predators shocked the hockey world. Their
two daughters are teachers, one a university basketball star and the
other a talented visual artist. Their two youngest children, goaltender
Malcolm and defenceman Jordan, are also rising through the professional
ranks, drafted and signed by NHL teams--the three sons adding up to what
Karl calls the Subban hat trick.
Now, from the backyard hockey rink to the nail-biting suspense of draft
days, Karl Subban shares tales of his family's unique hockey journey.
Mixing personal stories with lessons he learned as a coach and
principal--lessons about goal-setting, perseverance and
accomplishment--How We Did It will allow other parents, teachers,
coaches and mentors to apply the same principles as they help the young
people in their lives to identify, develop and live their dreams.
