Blades of Glory - The True Story of a Young Team Bred to Win

This behind-the-scenes examination reveals how the relentless pressure to wincan inspire or destroy a team of high school hockey champions.

About the author

John Rosengren is a SABR member with an MFA. He is the author of nine other books, including Blades of Glory: The True Story of a Young Team Bred to Win, which chronicles a season with a Minnesota high school hockey powerhouse. A Pulitzer nominee for his journalism, Rosengren has written articles for more than 100 publications, including The Atavist, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, Sports Illustrated, and The Washington Post Magazine. His work has been anthologized alongside that of Maya Angelou, Marlon James, Bill Moyers, George Saunders, and Meg Wolitzer. He earned his master's degree in creative writing at Boston University, where he studied under Leslie Epstein, Theo's father. A lifelong Twins fan, Rosengren lives in Minneapolis with his wife, their two children, and two golden retrievers.

Product details

• Authors: John Rosengreen, John Rosengren
• Publisher: Sourcebooks
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2004
• EAN: 9781402200472
• ISBN: 978-1-4022-0047-2
• No. of pages: 352
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 225 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 476 g
• Subject: Guides > Sport > Winter sport