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Before there was Donald Trump, Canada had Peter Pocklington. A maverick entrepreneur from oil-rich Alberta who made millions, he bucked the political establishment and sought the office of prime minister. He was the hostage in a famous kidnapping and, most prominently of all, transformed the Edmonton Oilers into the best and most successful hockey team in history, rapidly gained his place in Canada's national consciousness as Peter Puck. Then, in a few short years, he went from hero to zero; when he sent Wayne Gretzky, Canada's most revered hockey player, to California, his effigy was burned and his reputation trashed. He sought refuge in the States, but ran afoul of the feds and earned a felony conviction. In The Puck Talks Here, Pocklington's remarkable life is recounted in page-turning fashion - from glorious heights to disheartening depths, from crushing defeat to inspired renewal. The book was previously published under the title I'd Trade Him Again (First printing 2009, second printing 2011). This third manuscript is identical to the second printing, but the authors have chosen to retitle the book so as to more accurately, in their opinion, reflect the content. A lively insider's read. GARTH WOOLSEY, TORONTO STAR A hell of a life and a hell of a book... I couldn't put it down. DAN TENCER, 630 CHED RADIO It's clear McConnell and Nye wouldn't let Pocklington spin his take without checks and balances... They have done a professional job. KEVIN ALLEN, USA TODAY ... a facinating behind the scenes look at a man who is neither a villain nor a hero. DENIS GORMAN, GOODREADS. COM As great as the Great One. Five stars. I loved it. SHELLEY ZIMMEL, ON CHAPTERS.CA Includes 16 pages of black-and-white photos.

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Terry McConnell was one of Edmonton's most widely read journalists during his tenure with the Edmonton Journal. Pushed into early retirement in January 2011, he has built a new career as a biographer and communications consultant. Visit Terry's website at http: //terrymcconnell.com J'lyn Nye is well known throughout northern Alberta as the co-host for the highly rated morning show on Edmonton radio station Joe-FM. Prior to that, she was the anchor and producer for Global Television's News Hour Final, and is an award-winning documentary producer. J'lyn lives with her husband Jim and family on an acreage southwest of Edmonton.

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