A book of five charming stories about small-town Ontario life, folk and their love of wintry creeks, ponds and shinny. Jerold Wadsworth has raised the literature on hockey to a new level – humour, pathos, drama, and perfect characterisations. His stories, set in the present and the past, are filled with a subtle wit and humour.

This is a beautifully written, affectionate and engaging book, telling us about small-town Ontario life and drama – and hockey. The author’s portrait of vivid characters and his ability to capture the true folk speech of Canada makes him an obvious heir to the tradition of Leacock.