... thoughtful, lively ... No matter the struggle, Cohen shines when he’s exploring hockey history ... What emerges for Cohen in this warmhearted memoir is a love for his son beyond hockey, as well as the acknowledgment that 'there is little to match the intoxication of seeing your child do something well.'
The losses and wins are vividly recounted along with the camaraderie of teammates and their parents—as well as disputes, rivalries, and jealousies ... A fascinating look at hockey culture that also offers insight into the competitiveness of youth sports.
Cohen scores with this heartfelt account of watching—and agonizing over—his 11-year-old son’s season playing kids’ competitive hockey ... Cohen provides a fascinating glimpse into the players’ egos and excels in profiling the parents and coaches who live and die with each shift in their children’s fortunes ... Sports parents will find an empathetic ally in Cohen, whose lean and lyrical prose covers the action on the ice and in his heart ... Cohen’s soulful, poignant examination is a winning testament to the ways parents often live for—and through—their children.
