Dennis Maruk: The Unforgettable Story of Hockeyas Forgotten 60-Goal Man

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Meet the man behind the Fu Manchu moustache who shattered the Washington Capitals record with 60 goals (but unfortunately did it the same year some guy in Edmonton scored 92).

Dennis Maruk scored 356 goals and added 522 assists for 878 points in 888 career NHL regular season games. He played in two NHL All-Star Games and still holds the Washington Capitals' record for most points (136) in a single season. He lives in Toronto, Ontario. Ken Reid is co-anchor of the weeknight edition of Sportsnet Central. He is the author of the national bestseller Hockey Card Stories as well as One Night Only. He lives in Toronto, Ontario, with his wife and two sons. Bryan Trottier was an NHL star for 18 seasons, winning six Stanley Cups. He was a first ballot Hall of Famer.

"You don't score 60 goals from shooting on the outside -- you have to go in areas where you get banged up, and Maruk wasn't afraid to do that. You had to pay a price to get 60 goals, and he did. He was just a phenomenal player who played with a lot of passion. That's what stands out the most for me about him. He just loves to play." -- Denis Savard?, ? Hockey Hall of Famer "Maruk writes honestly about his failed marriages, his battles with depression, and his difficulty finding a post - hockey life, and there's enough insight into the business side of the game (including the bizarre merger of the Barons and North Stars), his teammates, and on-the-road hijinks to please any hardcore hockey fan." -- Publishers Weekly "No one has a better ear for the stories of ordinary hockey players than Ken Reid. Dennis Maruk's story is one of challenges overcome, mistakes made, marriages begun and broken, family bonds, dark times, and ultimately survival. It is great to get to know Dennis here, and it's great that he ran into a writer whose empathy and good humour shine through every line." -- Stephen Brunt, writer/broadcaster, Rogers Sportsnet "You don't score 60 goals from shooting on the outside -- you have to go in areas where you get banged up, and Maruk wasn't afraid to do that. You had to pay a price to get 60 goals, and he did. He was just a phenomenal player who played with a lot of passion. That's what stands out the most for me about him. He just loves to play." -- Denis Savard , Hockey Hall of Famer "[Reid] allows the stories to tell themselves and in return the reader is left with no doubt about Maruk's vulnerabilities and desires." -- London Free Press "Maruk's story is engrossing, amusing, and full of photos of his trademark Fu Manchu." - Scene Magazine "Dennis 'Pee-Wee' Maruk was one of the toughest little bastards to play against, I can tell you that. He was tenacious and a great goal scorer. People have no idea how good he was at finding the openings and scoring goals. He was terrific." -- Phil Esposito, Hockey Hall of Famer "It's hard to last long in the NHL without being the best skater and the best stick handler. Dennis Maruk was never the best at anything, but he had inner toughness, grit, and he did what he had to do -- and that's a special kind of skill set." -- Wendel Clark, Toronto Maple Leafs legend "I recommend this book to everyone! Dennis is a great guy and he has an amazing story about his life before, during, and after the NHL." -- Abigail's Books "This is an exceptional book; profound and revealing." -- Between the Posts "Interesting autobiography of a talented player." - Simcoe.com