Titles by Dale Arnold

<p><strong>An insider’s journey into the minds of hockey’s great coaches</strong></p><p>From juniors to the NHL, college rinks to Olympic ice, hockey championships aren’t won by chance―they’re built. Behind every Stanley Cup win and gold medal victory is a mind that designed it.</p><p>In <i>The Architects</i>, veteran broadcaster Dale Arnold sits down with the most influential coaches in the sport’s history―from Scotty Bowman and Tom McVie to Jon Cooper, Bruce Cassidy, Mike Sullivan, and more―for candid conversations on the art, science, and soul of coaching.</p><p>How much of what a coach does is between the ears instead of on the ice? How do great coaches use psychology to get their teams to perform when it matters most? Can a transcendent player win with a bad coach―and can a great coach win with only average players?</p><p>Arnold speaks to coaches from every level of the game: the winningest coach in NHL history; two of the most successful coaches in college hockey; the former NHL head coach and general manager who moved to the WHL and mentored Connor Bedard, the sport’s next ascendant talent. Unable to speak with the late Herb Brooks, Arnold turns to the players whose lives he changed forever: the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” team that shocked the world to win Olympic gold.</p><p>More than a book about hockey, <i>The Architects</i> is a study in leadership, character, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.</p>

There is only one sport, outside of actual combat disciplines, where two participants can square off in old fashioned, bare-knuckle pugilism without facing swift ejection. Hockey has long held a place for two willing combatants, and it has been said that &ldquo;no one goes for popcorn during a fight.&rdquo;<br /><br />Fans know what to expect on the ice from players with nicknames like Knuckles, The Grim Reaper, The Bruise Brothers, or The Hammer. Yet off the ice, the men who step into these brutish roles are often the kindest, gentlest and most popular players on a team--not to mention some of the best storytellers to ever lace up skates.<br /><br /><em>Tough Guys</em> honors the experiences of these NHL enforcers throughout history. Author and longtime broadcaster Dale Arnold profiles fighters across eras, sharing their journeys, struggles, and moments of glory.

<div><strong>A refreshing memoir of battles and self-belief from one of the NHL&#39;s most revered enforcers </strong><br /><br />Shawn Thornton was an unlikely NHL success, to say the least. The Oshawa, Ontario native was picked late in the OHL and later thought he was being pranked when the Toronto Maple Leafs called him to say he&#39;d been selected in the seventh round of the 1997 NHL draft.<br /><br />After years spent working and maturing in the AHL, Thornton would go on to play 14 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, and Florida Panthers, winning two Stanley Cups along the way.<br /><br />For the first time, in this candid memoir, Thornton opens up about his life in hockey and beyond, from his early days as an unrated prospect to the leadership lessons he learned in the minors, from the most difficult on-ice brawls to the ecstasy of reaching the sport&#39;s most celestial heights.<br /><br /><strong>Fans will not want to miss this story of perseverance and finding one&#39;s own path.</strong></div>

<b>Step inside the Boston Bruins like never before!</b><p>For generations, the Boston Bruins have captivated hockey fans. Now, go behind the scenes with longtime broadcaster Dale Arnold as he shares untold stories from the ice, locker room, and press box.</p> <p><i>If These Walls Could Talk: Boston Bruins</i> offers a unique, insider&#39;s perspective on the team&#39;s most memorable moments and personalities. From legendary players like Bobby Orr and Ray Bourque to modern-day stars like Patrice Bergeron and Zdeno Chara, Arnold provides a<b>riveting look at the people, events, and traditions that have shaped the Bruins&#39; storied history</b>. Discover:</p> <ul> <li>Untold anecdotes and personal stories from players and coaches</li> <li>A deeper understanding of the team&#39;s culture and dynamics</li> <li>A nostalgic journey through the Bruins&#39; greatest moments</li> </ul> <p><b>Perfect for die-hard fans and hockey enthusiasts alike</b>, this is a must-read for anyone who wants to experience the Boston Bruins like never before. With a foreword by Ray Bourque, this is your all-access pass to the heart and soul of Boston hockey!</p>