All Roads Home

A Life On and Off the Ice

By: Bryan Trottier, Stephen Brunt, Lindsy Ruthven, Tiger Williams, Jesse Thistle - introduction

Narrated by: Sheldon Elter, Jesse Thistle, Lindsy Ruthven, Marco Timpano

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

A poignant and inspiring memoir of the people and challenges that shaped the life and career of Canada's most decorated Indigenous athlete.

Over the course of his incredible career, Bryan Trottier set a new standard of hockey excellence. A seven-time Stanley Cup champion (four with the New York Islanders, two with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and one as an assistant coach with the Colorado Avalanche), Trottier won countless awards and is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. In 2017, he was named one of the NHL's Top 100 Players of All Time.

Trottier grew up in Val Marie, Saskatchewan, the son of a Cree/Chippewa/Metis father and an Irish-Canadian mother. All Roads Home offers a poignant, funny, wise, and inspiring look at his coming of age, both on and off the ice. It is a unique memoir in which Trottier shares stories about family, friends, teammates, and coaches, the lessons that he has learned from them, and the profound impact they have had in shaping the person he has become.

Some of the incredible characters featured in the book include Trottier's father Buzz; legendary Islanders coach Al Arbour; teammates Clark Gillies and Mike Bossy; and the Penguins' Mario Lemieux, to name but a few. He'll also talk about the high school English teacher and guidance counsellor who helped him develop self-confidence and encouraged him as a writer: Governor General's Award–winning poet, Lorna Crozier.

All Roads Home will also include a Foreword from bestselling author Jesse Thistle (From the Ashes) and two very special Afterwords: one from Trottier's daughter, Lindsy Ruthven, and the other from his life-long friend, beloved hockey great Dave "Tiger" Williams.

Critic reviews

“With its mix of pathos, tragedy, humour and, above all, gentle macho positivity, this is one of the most Canadian hockey books yet written.” —Globe and Mail

"Regardless of your own experience in hockey, whether you’ve played it, watched it, or simply heard of it, All Roads Home is a lively, detailed, and heartfelt look into the game as well as the business and community sides of the sport. . . . Trottier is thoughtful and generous in a way that really comes through in this book, as he always makes time to recognize and appreciate the people in his life and the ways that they impacted him. . . . All Roads Home carries Trottier’s strong voice in this reflective memoir that spans his incredibly successful career." —NNSL

"Bryan Trottier has written a captivating book about his life. . . . A highly personal story, one that focuses on family and friendships as much as anything else." —Regina Leader-Post

"[A] remarkable story." —Vancouver CityNews

A very positive sports story from a legend

It’s a book filled with great personal stories on a journey through a hall of fame hockey career!

Great Story to read.

Great Story Bryan! My son and I share your same Birthday, so now I realize how great of a guy you are. Nice passionate story coming from
The Heart! It’s a Must read.

Just an Incredible book and even Better Person!!

I was incredibly fortunate to play in an golf outing with Bryan Trottier this last summer!! I didn't know anything about him at all. He is one of the most genuine people I have ever met. Had an incredible time getting to know him while we played and at dinner.

The book completely reflects the amazing person he is. It is a MUST read or listen. I have listened to it 3 times in a row.

It is SOOO good!!!

Amazing Book from a Hockey Legend

What is it about hockey players, so humble, genuine teammates always looking to shed light on those around them.
You will love this book - even if the Islanders crushed your Minnesota North Stars!

Great book

Love this book. Hecka hood would recommend super cool dapper. He is a legend. On gang