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Hockey In The Forest City:
London's Story

The Untold Story of London’s Deep Hockey Roots

From the city’s earliest frozen ponds and wooden-boarded skating rinks to the roar of championship crowds, Hockey in the Forest City traces the remarkable rise of the sport in London, Ontario. This is the definitive historical journey—richly researched and vividly told—of how London became one of Canada’s great hockey communities.

Follow the evolution of local teams as they battled through triumphs, failures, and reinventions. Discover the colourful personalities who shaped the game here, long before London celebrated its first league championship—achieved not in juniors, but in a professional hockey league many fans have forgotten.

The story accelerates as three former NHLers—two of them brothers—arrive to revive the city’s struggling OHL franchise. What happened next changed London hockey forever:

Three Memorial Cup championships, a new era of electrifying fan support, and a long list of players who went on to shine under the bright lights of the NHL.

Whether you're a lifelong Knights fan, a lover of Canadian hockey history, or simply curious about the city’s sporting heritage, this book offers a fast-paced, engaging, and deeply satisfying read.

Drop the puck and turn the page—London’s hockey story awaits.

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