{"product_id":"undrafted-nick-kypreos-9781982146825","title":"Undrafted: Hockey, Family, and What It Takes to Be a Pro","description":"\u003cb\u003eTrue stories and hard-won lessons about a life of hockey, from a Stanley Cup champion and top analyst.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs a child growing up in Toronto, Nick Kypreos lived for hockey and dreamed of following in his idols' footsteps to play in the NHL. Hockey was an important part of the Kypreos household. It was largely through the game that his immigrant Greek parents acclimatized to their new lives in Canada, and from a young age \"Kyper\" proved he was more than good enough to move through the ranks. But he was never a top prospect--he didn't even attend the NHL draft when he became eligible. And yet, through dedication and constant improvement, he made it to the show. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKypreos built a career on his tireless work ethic and made a name for himself for always having a positive influence on team morale. A medium-weight fighter, he squared off with the league's toughest players, including Chris Simon, Joey Kocur, Tony Twist, and Scott Stevens--anything to give his team an edge. Ultimately, he was brought to the New York Rangers to help them win the Stanley Cup in 1994--their first in fifty-four years--with the legendary Mark Messier. And then he got to live his other dream: playing for his hometown team, the Toronto Maple Leafs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen a concussion forced him to retire early, it changed his life. But the lessons he'd learned on the ice over eight seasons helped him build a new career as a top hockey analyst and personality for Sportsnet. For twenty seasons he provided unique insight on the evolving game, and a player's perspective on the biggest discussions of the day. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRevealing, fun, and brutally honest, \u003ci\u003eUndrafted\u003c\/i\u003e shows the challenges of being a pro player. It's a story of the resilience it takes to prove yourself every night, and how the right attitude can lead to the greatest success, not only in the arena, but in life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nick Kypreos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1982146826\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781982146825\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/20\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.20w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/23\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2020 pg. 90","brand":"Nick Kypreos","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43988966965503,"sku":"9781982146825","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b3e4f63f-79c9-4857-91f7-5275241e7d62.jpg?v=1683297209","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/undrafted-nick-kypreos-9781982146825","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}