Sean Avery
Sean AveryIce capades

Ice capades

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Ice capades

. **One of Sports Illustrated's Best Sports Books of 2017** Controversial hockey star Sean Avery's no-holds-barred memoir of high living and bad behavior in the NHL-coupled with the behind-the-scenes glitter of celebrity and media nightlife in New York and LA. As one of the NHL's most polarizing players, Sean Avery turned the rules of professional hockey on its head.

  • Format
  • 316 pages
  • First published
  • 2017

About Sean Avery

Sean Christopher Avery is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. During his career in the National Hockey League (NHL), he played left wing for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars and New York Rangers, gaining recognition for his agitating playing style and controversial behaviour both on and off the ice. He is also known for his eclectic interests, having worked in fashion, most notably as an intern at Vogue magazine; as a model; and as a restaurateur. He finished his 12-year career with a total of 90 goals, 247 points and 1,533 penalty minutes in 580 games.After retiring in 2012, Avery began working at Lipman, an advertising and creative agency in New York City.

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Because Sean Avery has many interests outside sports, his memoir should find readers beyond the hockey fan community. Avery turned jock stereotypes upside down when he spent part of one offseason as a Vogue intern.

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