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<div>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. 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>

The Boston Bruins are one of the most successful and historic teams in the NHL, with six Stanley Cup championships and counting. Author Dale Arnold, as a longtime broadcaster for the team, has gotten to witness more than his fair share of that history up close and personal. Through singular anecdotes only Arnold can tell as well as conversations with current and past players, this book provides fans with a one-of-a-kind, insider&#39;s look into the great moments, the lowlights, and everything in between. Bruins fans will not want to miss this book.

<div><em>The Big 50: Boston Bruins: The Men and Moments that Made the Boston Bruins</em> is an amazing, full-color look at the 50 men and moments that made the Bruins the Bruins. Experienced sportswriter Fluto Shinzawa recounts the living history of the B&#39;s, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. Big 50: Bruins brilliantly brings to life the team&#39;s remarkable story, from Ray Bourque and Bobby Orr to ferocious defenseman Zdeno Chara and the team’s 2011 Stanley Cup win.</div>

<P style=&#34;MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt&#34; class=MsoNormal>Chris Nilan, who grew up in the tough and gritty Irish enclave in Boston, was a feared enforcer for the Montreal Canadiens, the Boston Bruins, and the New York Rangers and a Stanley Cup champion never afraid to go into the corners or take off his gloves. He was a valued teammate whose very presence on the ice affected the way the game was played. As an enforcer and as a teammate, Nilan ranks among the greatest of all time; when the cheering stopped, however, Chris Nilan did not do well. The same qualities&#8212;his aggressiveness and high-emotion style&#8212;that proved so valuable on the ice did not serve him well when his career ended. Nilan turned to drugs and alcohol to dull his pain and nearly died from an overdose.&#160;His story is a fascinating and troubling expos&#233; of the booze, bills, and drugs that destroy so many athletes after their careers are over. But it&#8217;s also a story of triumph, as Nilan has been the victor in his fight against his demons.

For the first time in 39 years, the Boston Bruins have finally raised the Stanley Cup again, riding the heroics of goalie and Conn Smythe Award winner Tim Thomas and besting the Vancouver Canucks in seven games to bring the Cup back to New England. With their thrilling victory still reverberating in hockey towns throughout North America, this must-have, keepsake book by Triumph Books and the Boston Globe celebrates this heroic event. The Bruins are a storied franchise in a city of storied franchises, and the Boston Globe has been there for every hit, miss, and goal along the way. Relive each colorful moment of the B's latest eventful season and incredible playoff run with this special commemorative book—128 pages of vivid storytelling, photography, game summaries, and statistics. Plus, look back on the glory days of previous championships and near-misses with a bonus Stanley Cup retrospective section that makes this the perfect souvenir or gift for any fan.

<DIV>With traditions, records, and Bruins lore,#&160;this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events,#&160;and facts every Boston fan should know. It contains crucial information#&160;such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things Bruins covers the year the team switched their colors and the player that holds the team record for 10 penalties.</DIV>