Blades of Glory

nbsupremexxx · Post by **nbsupremexxx** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 4:59 pm

Anyone Read it?

Blades of Glory is a biography written by John Rosengren. The book follows the Bloomington Jefferson Jaguar High School boys varsity hockey team during their 2000-2001 season.

There is also a movie coming out with Will Ferrel called Blades of Glory, it has nothing to do with Jefferson

EREmpireStrikesBack · Post by **EREmpireStrikesBack** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:47 pm

I know it was talked about a loooooong time ago, but I still haven't gotten around to reading it. Any good?

hockeySUPERfan7 · Post by **hockeySUPERfan7** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:52 pm

Absolutely... if you're a fan of Jefferson it's especially good but it shows the hardships that alot of hockey players go through. If you get the chance.. read it.

Blue Breeze · Post by **Blue Breeze** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 9:16 pm

EREmpireStrikesBack wrote:I know it was talked about a loooooong time ago, but I still haven't gotten around to reading it. Any good?

If you're a Jaguar fan, you'll love it, if not, I am not sure, it's good, but not a must-read for anyone outside of the Jefferson program. And if you are a Jefferson fan, don't read the last chapter.

nbsupremexxx · Post by **nbsupremexxx** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 9:42 pm

reguardless of who is in it, its a great read for anyone who loves highschool hockey. It also might be a great gift idea.

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 9:48 am

I did not particularly like it.

It is definitely worth reading, if you or you have children involved with sports. Or have an interest in youth sports.

nbsupremexxx · Post by **nbsupremexxx** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:07 pm

Opening Line,

"It is said that the average teenage boy thinks about sex every seven seconds; in Minnesota he thinks about hockey the other six."

mnjorc · Post by **mnjorc** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 1:12 am

I should read it. John Rosengren was a teacher of mine in HS when I was at STA. I had him Freshman year and Senior Year. He was the toughest teacher as far as grades that I have ever had. He was also a teacher that I learned a huge amount from, much more so than the majority of the other teachers I ever had. Hockey was a topic that came up many times in class. I will definately have to read that book though. Does anyone have any idea what he is doing now?

SB24 · Post by **SB24** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:27 pm

I read it last summer. If you played High School hockey you will appreciate the book, whether you played at Jefferson or Kittson County. It just conjures up those old emotions that only come from playing high school hockey in minnesota. Great read in my opinion.

Post by **east hockey** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:46 pm

mnjorc wrote:Does anyone have any idea what he is doing now?

http://www.johnrosengren.net/

Lee

irishman · Post by **irishman** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 7:21 pm

Would i like the book if i dislike jefferson?

nbsupremexxx · Post by **nbsupremexxx** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:36 pm

irishman wrote:Would i like the book if i dislike jefferson?

How much do you dislike jefferson. Its about their 2000-2001 season.

Whenever the name Jefferson or Jaguars appears, replace it with your highschool or the team you like most.

Honestly, its a great book and an easy read for all hockey fans reguardless of age or team preferance.

WBJG-4-life · Post by **WBJG-4-life** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 6:48 pm

Definatley a good read if you are any what interested in the State of Hockey.

EREmpireStrikesBack · Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:13 pm

Got my copy for $1.00 off of half.com

Now I just gotta find the time to read it

stars612 · Post by **stars612** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 5:09 pm

irishman wrote:Would i like the book if i dislike jefferson?

I'm a Holy Angels fan and I didn't think the book was too bad. Needless to say I really really don't like Jefferson.

EREmpireStrikesBack · Post by **EREmpireStrikesBack** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 2:34 pm

Wow, I'm only half-way through and already I'm in love. Great book with lots of stuff that I didn't know about.

My question though, what are any of the guys that were talked about in the book (with the exception of Hirsch, Parise, Parrish and anyone else who is common knowledge) doing? There are a lot of names in there, but if anyone knows what any of them are doing it would be appreciated.

oldtimer · Post by **oldtimer** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 3:01 pm

Tom Gilbert is one of the main characters in the book. He was the captain of the Badgers last season and scored the winnong goal in the National Championship game. I believe he signed with Edmondton this summer and is playing in their farm system