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Shoot First, Pass Later
Shoot First, Pass Later

Shoot First, Pass Later

My Life, No Filter
By Jeremy Roenick, By Kevin Allen, Foreword by Chris Chelios

SPORTS & RECREATION

256 Pages, 6 x 9

Formats: Cloth, Mobipocket, EPUB, PDF

Cloth, $25.95 (CA $28.95) (US $25.95)

ISBN 9781629371627

Rights: WOR X CA

Triumph Books (Nov 2015)

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Overview

In this honest, no-nonsense book by one of the greatest American stars the NHL has ever known, Jeremy Roenick showcases his skill as a hockey storyteller In his one-of-a-kind way, Roenick shares stories from his 20-year career with the Chicago Blackhawks, Phoenix Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings, and San Jose Sharks, providing an inside perspective on the oddities of life as a pro athlete. He explains why he openly considered the pros and cons of fighting a fan, opens up about tales of partying on road trips, and even how he became friends with former Vice President Dan Quayle. In one chapter, Roenick lends the pen to his wife, Tracy, to tell her side of the story. Nothing is held back as J. R. reveals his opinions about teammates, opponents, and the future of the game.

Author Biography

Jeremy Roenick
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Jeremy Roenick is a member of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame and one of only four American-born players to score 500 or more career NHL goals. He is currently a hockey analyst for NBC. He lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. Kevin Allen is the author or coauthor of more than a dozen sports books, including Brett: His Own Story, Star-Spangled Hockey: Celebrating 75 Years of USA Hockey, and Without Fear: Hockey’s 50 Greatest Goaltenders. He lives in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Chris Chelios was a defenseman who played in the NHL for 26 seasons for the Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, and Atlanta Thrashers. He was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013 and won three Stanley Cups. He is currently the executive advisor to general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. He lives in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

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Past Events

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19
Jeremy Roenick - Shoot First, Pass Later ›
Lombard, IL
11:00am
Dec
18
Jeremy Roenick - Shoot First, Pass Later ›
Chicago, IL
11:30am
Dec
18
Jeremy Roenick - Shoot First, Pass Later ›
Winnetka, IL
7:00pm
Dec
17
Jeremy Roenick - Shoot First, Pass Later ›
Chicago, IL
6:15pm
Blackhawks game signing - pregame and intermissions
Dec
17
Jeremy Roenick - Shoot First, Pass Later ›
Chicago, IL
11:00am
Dec
16
Jeremy Roenick - Shoot First, Pass Later ›
Chicago, IL
11:30am
Dec
16
Jeremy Roenick - Shoot First, Pass Later ›
Orland Park, IL
7:00pm
Dec
15
Jeremy Roenick - Shoot First, Pass Later ›
Naperville, IL
6:30pm
Dec
02
Jeremy Roenick - Shoot First, Pass Later ›
Ridgewood, NJ
6:00pm

Press Releases

Shoot First, Pass Later: 

My Life, No Filter

By Jeremy Roenick and Kevin Allen / Foreword by Chris Chelios

 

Contact: Bill Ames, Triumph Books, 312.676.4256, b.ames@triumphbooks.com


Few athletes in the history of sport have the combination of talent and personality that Jeremy Roenick displayed throughout his career. On the ice, Roenick earned an invitation to nine NHL All-Star Games while becoming the third American-born player to score 500 goals. Off the ice, well, that’s a different story.

 

In Shoot First, Pass Later (Triumph Books, November 2015), Roenick opens up about what life was like as one of the NHL’s most electric and controversial players. As likely to drop his gloves on the ice as he was to drop reporters’ jaws with a post-game quote, Roenick amassed two decades worth of unique NHL stories. Now, after hanging up his skates in favor of a microphone, he’s ready to share them all. Highlights include:

 

  • A heartfelt foreword by friend and former teammate, Hall of Famer Chris Chelios
  • The relationship between Roenick and his former coach Wayne Gretzky, and how it has survived despite Roenick’s comments to the media
  • What led to Roenick being traded from Chicago, and what he regrets about the move
  • Stories of nights out on the town, plus the aftermath (both on and off the ice)
  • A list of modern athletes Roenick admires for their “unfiltered” approach to the media

 

Shoot First, Pass Later tells the story of a modern sports maverick, fully embodying the voice and personality of its larger than life author. Perfect for both diehard and new fans alike, this wildly engaging memoir holds nothing back as it explores the unseen world of professional sports through the eyes of one of hockey’s modern legends.

 

About the Authors:

Jeremy Roenick is a member of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame and one of only four American-born players to score 500 or more career NHL goals. He is currently a hockey analyst for NBC. He lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.

 

Kevin Allen is the author or coauthor of more than a dozen sports books, including Brett: His Own Story, Star-Spangled Hockey: Celebrating 75 Years of USA Hockey, and Without Fear: Hockey's 50 Greatest Goaltenders. He lives in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

 

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