Global Goals: The International Hockey Life of U.S. Defenseman Eric Weinrich - Softcover

DeRoche, Andy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1663268959 ISBN 13: 9781663268952

Publisher: iUniverse, 2024

Synopsis

What drives a boy from Rumford, Maine to become one of the most respected defensemen in international hockey history?

Global Goals: The International Hockey Life of U.S. Defenseman Eric Weinrich is a compelling biography of Eric “Weino” Weinrich, who played over 1,000 NHL games and represented Team USA in more international hockey tournaments than any other American player. This meticulously researched book blends sports history, Cold War diplomacy, and personal memoir into one unforgettable narrative.

Written by historian Andy DeRoche, with exclusive contributions from Weinrich himself in each chapter’s “Weino’s Wisdom,” this book offers rare insight into Weinrich’s development from backyard pond skater to Olympic hockey player, NHL star, and cultural ambassador. Follow his rise through North Yarmouth Academy, the University of Maine Black Bears, and the 1988 Winter Olympics, all the way to professional stints with the New Jersey Devils, Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, and beyond.

Through detailed storytelling and historical context, Global Goals captures how Weinrich’s hockey career mirrored shifting U.S. and USSR relations. Readers also gain an intimate view of Weinrich’s friendships with former Soviet stars like Alexei Kasatonov and his role in bridging cultural divides during a tense global era.

This hockey biography is essential for fans of NHL history, Olympic hockey, Cold War sports diplomacy, and readers who love stories of grit, growth, and global ambition.

Discover how one defenseman’s journey left an indelible mark on American hockey. Order your copy today.

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About the Author

Andy DeRoche is a history professor at Front Range Community College and at the University of Colorado. He was born and raised in Maine. He earned history degrees from Princeton University, the University of Maine, and the University of Colorado. His previous books include a study of US relations with Zimbabwe, a biography of Andrew Young, and a study of US relations with Zambia. He lives in Longmont with his wife Heather and their children Ellen and Zeke. He first met Eric Weinrich on the baseball field in Rumford Point, Maine in 1975.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1663268959
• ISBN 13: 9781663268952
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 220