{"product_id":"bleeding-blue-giving-my-all-for-the-game-9781501136030","title":"Bleeding Blue: Giving My All for the Game","description":"\u003cb\u003eFunny, fierce, and gritty, \u003ci\u003eBleeding Blue \u003c\/i\u003erecounts every struggle and success of Wendel Clark's rough-and-tumble journey to becoming one of hockey's greatest heroes.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs a young boy growing up in Kelvington, Saskatchewan, Wendel Clark never dreamed of an NHL career. The pro league just seemed too far away from the young man's small-town life in the Prairies. But Wendel had a talent for hockey that was surpassed only by his love for the sport, and it wasn't long before he embarked on a path that would take him away from his hometown to a new life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWendel honed his talents in cities across western Canada and earned a reputation as a force to be reckoned with on the ice. Drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs first overall in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft, Wendel burst onto the pro scene and immediately made an impact, all the while staying true to his roots. As he learned from the players around him, Wendel steadily matured into a respected leader. He soon assumed the mantle as the Leafs captain, and his willingness to lay it all on the line transformed him into a player who could inspire courage in his teammates and fear in his opponents in equal measure. The future seemed limitless for the young star. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut just as Wendel's talents were set to peak, everything unraveled. Years of no-holds-barred, physical play were taking their toll, and soon his greatest competitor wasn't anyone on the ice, but his own body. Every movement brought agony, every shift was a challenge, and every game meant the decision to keep fighting. But as Wendel's body broke down, his resolve only grew. Determined to succeed no matter what the cost, Wendel set out on a course that would allow him to keep doing what he loved and that would turn him into one of the most beloved hockey players of all time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEmotional and uplifting, \u003ci\u003eBleeding Blue \u003c\/i\u003eis the story of a man who refused to say no, who wore his heart on his sleeve, and who would do anything to keep going, even when everything told him to quit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWendel Clark was born and raised in Kelvington, Saskatchewan. Drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs first overall in the 1985 NHL draft, Wendel set the Leafs record for goals by a rookie. He was named the seventeenth captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1991, and he played thirteen of his fifteen seasons in Toronto, where his leadership, scoring prowess, and physical play endeared him to fans. Still active in the Leafs organization today, Wendel also works with many charities and a number of corporations. He lives in Toronto with his wife, Denise, and three children, Kylie, Kassie, and Kody. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJim Lang is a sportscaster, journalist, and the coauthor of hockey memoirs by Tie Domi, Max Domi, Wendel Clark, and Bryan Berard, as well as \u003ci\u003eEveryday Hockey Heroes Volumes I\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eII\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIII \u003c\/i\u003ewith Bob McKenzie and \u003ci\u003eMy Day with the Cup\u003c\/i\u003e. He hosts \u003ci\u003eThe Jim Lang Show\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives outside Toronto with his wife and kids. Follow him on Twitter @JimLangSports.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50524631204114,"sku":"9781501136030","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a4cb3e74-22db-498f-9970-6b69e160a05e.jpg?v=1731184331","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/bleeding-blue-giving-my-all-for-the-game-9781501136030","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}