Paul Kitchen Award, Society for International Hockey Research, 2019
Hockey: A Global History helps the reader further understand and push beyond his or her viewpoint of the history of hockey by offering a vast range of pivotal moments, shifts, perspectives, and insights related to the social, cultural, political, and economic background of global hockey development. --Journal of Sport History
In 23 chapters, the two authors, historians, American and Canadian, succeed in bringing together the state of the art of historiography on the sport and providing a long-needed global narrative that other scholars will be able to benefit from for years to come. --Social History
This is a book-well-written, accessible, lucid, and compelling-that is teeming with ideas and deserving of a wide readership. --International Journal of the History of Sport
This book captures the sport of hockey from its beginnings throughout the world and how it has evolved into the great international sport that we have today. A must read for anyone with a passion for hockey.--Bill Cleary, 1960 Olympic gold medalist
Hockey: A Global History is a major hit. . . . If you want to delve deep into the sport you love and have an interest in being educated and immersing yourself in a great story, it is for you and you'll enjoy it.--HockeyWriters
Their expansive and very detailed study of hockey's evolution, structures, and culture is required reading. . . . The library of the sport's literature is an extensive one, but there's nothing in it like their Hockey: A Global History. --H-Net Review
Hardy and Holman provide a highly readable account of the story of hockey. Recommended. --Choice
This is a book that should be on every bookshelf for sports fans and a definite must for hockey aficionados. --KNUP Sports
Hockey: A Global History is a complex and well-researched book that deserves the attention of scholars, hockey enthusiasts and all others with an inquiring mind. --Central European Journal of Canadian Studies
Hardy and Holman provide a highly readable account of the story of hockey. Recommended. --Choice
Hardy and Holman write a gracious prose, that draws upon essential scholarly works as well as popular and contemporary first hand sources from different parts of the world, which makes for a seamless and engaging account for academics and avid hockey fans alike. --idrottsforum.org
Hockey: A Global History helps the reader further understand and push beyond his or her viewpoint of the history of hockey by offering a vast range of pivotal moments, shifts, perspectives, and insights related to the social, cultural, political, and economic background of global hockey development. --Journal of Sport History
As a hockey fan and scholar who enjoys learning something new about the sport, this book captured my imagination. Hardy and Holman's storytelling style and seamless scholarly commentary create an engaging account for hockey devotees and academics alike. Their explanations of convergence and divergence in the game leave me asking-when is the next pivotal shift in hockey going to happen, and what change will it bring to the game? --Julie Stevens, Brock University
This book is truly amazing! I've been involved in hockey all my life and I didn't realize all of the history behind it. A great read for all hockey fans and anyone wanting to learn more about a sport that speaks to people in all corners of the world.--Karyn Bye Dietz, 1998 Olympic Gold Medalist
Hardy and Holman have produced a classic world overview of our sport. It will unquestionably stand for years to come.--Roger A. Godin, former executive director, United States Hockey Hall of Fame
Founded on scholarly research and several years in the making, it should be on the bookshelf of every student of hockey. In four sections it tracks the origins of the sport from pre-1877 folk games to the beginnings of 'corporate hockey' in the 1970s. Based on themes such as 'convergence and divergence,' the two authors are to be congratulated for such an in-depth analysis of key moments in the story of hockey both in North America and internationally.--Martin C. Harris, author of The British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame
This study of hockey is an exhaustive history of the nearly 150-year trajectory of Canada's great contribution to the world. But it is more than that. Hardy and Holman provide a fascinating tour of hockey's development over time, as it became a truly global sport. In the process, they take the reader to times and places as varied as the old Soviet Union, Finland, and Israel. Hockey: A Global History is full of insights on the politics, economics, and culture of this great game. It's a fascinating read for players, fans, experts, and novices alike.--Jeff Frieden, Harvard University
