Sales and Market Bullets SHOWCASING MANY VOICES: Justin Davis spoke with people across experiences for this book, including Christopher Nowinski (an American neuroscientist who co-founded the Concussion Legacy Foundation), Jon Mirasty (a Cree Canadian former professional player), Rick Westhead (a sports columnist and investigative journalist), Zenon Konopka (a former NHL player who played for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Columbus Blue Jackets, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Minnesota Wild, and the Buffalo Sabres), Steffany Hanlen (a skate and performance coach and founder of Skating Success Inc. and the CEO of SkateTech Group of Companies), and Allan Walsh (a NHL player manager and former Deputy DA of Los Angeles County). TIMELY AND URGENT: This book tackles the sport's most pressing issues -- lack of diversity, systemic bullying, sexual abuse scandals, mental and physical health, and the widening gap between grassroots hockey and the elite professional game. Justin Davis investigates the hockey system as a whole, combining sharp reporting with practical advice, making it both an exposé and a guide for parents navigating the hockey system. FROM ONE VOICE TO MANY: Justin Davis's Conflicted Scars tackled his own difficult experiences in hockey. Breaking the Ice looks outward and includes voices -- including former players, concussion injury specialists, and coaches. The multiple viewpoints allow for a nuanced and essential exploration of hockey. The book calls for accountability from hockey organizations, coaches, and parents to create a better and healthier culture on and off the ice.
Breaking the Ice : Seven Lives, One Game, and the Fight for the Game of Hockey