The Ultimate Road Trip, Mike Wilson
The Ultimate Road Trip, Mike Wilson
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The Ultimate Road Trip
All 89 Games with the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ultimate Leafs Fan

Author: Mike Wilson, Lance Hornby, Brendan Shanahan

Narrator: Brian McFarlane, John Derringer

Unabridged: 8 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: ECW Press

Published: 02/15/2021

Synopsis

“If you like hockey and travel, you’ll love this book.” — Rick Vaive, Leafs captain and three-time 50-goal scorer The Ultimate Leafs Fan attended every Toronto Maple Leafs contest of the 2018–19 NHL season and in this lively account makes it his mission to figure out what makes fans bleed blue Through 89 games, from October to April, Mike Wilson, a retired Bay Street trader, traveled to 31 rinks to document stories of Leafs love. Mike took every conceivable mode of transport, stayed in team hotels and on the couches of family and friends, then went into the cheap seats, private suites, the streets, sports bars, hotel lobbies, and many other unique locations where Leafs Nation gets together, to gather tales both hilarious and heart-wrenching. Media personalities, former players, and NHL celebrities gave Wilson their thoughts on what fuels the Leafs passion. With a foreword from club president Brendan Shanahan and colourful souvenir photos, The Ultimate Road Trip allows fans to vicariously experience the journey of a lifetime, and explores the passion of the sign-waving, fully costumed diehards who fill arenas from Alberta to Anaheim.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kevin on October 22, 2021

I've been a Leaf fan since I was very young, so I was looking forward to reading this book. I was expecting a detailed analysis of each of the team's 89 games that year, with special behind the scenes glances at the players and perhaps getting to sit in on strategy sessions with the Leaf's coaches a......more

Goodreads review by Kim_reads on October 05, 2020

Mike Wilson, the ultimate leafs fan follows the Toronto Maple Leafs around all 89 games of the 2018-19 NHL season. Along the way he talks to Leafs fan to find out what draws them to bleed blue. I was in 2 minds about whether to give this book a go. I love hockey but the Leafs are not my team. I’m gl......more

Goodreads review by Dave on December 24, 2021

An interesting concept that provides a light read with a few feel-good moments. The travel challenges and interactions with less than savoury airport workers provides the most interesting points. However, the further the trip goes the less interesting it gets. Very little time spent on describing th......more

Goodreads review by Katie on September 17, 2020

I have received this title via NetGalley and publishers in exchange for an honest review This book was so fun. It felt like you were on the journey with Mike, not just reading it. While the writing may not have been the best, the content more than made up for it. I really like that Mike included pic......more

Goodreads review by Susan on September 09, 2020

The Ultimate Road Trip to 89 Toronto Maple Leaf games in Canada and all throughout the USA. Author Mike Wilson dubbed “The Ultimate Leafs Fan” take you on the most memorable trip, with stories from down memory lane to present day. Photos of Mike and all of the leaf die hard fans are full of life, yo......more

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