{"title":"Mats Sundin","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating world of Mats Sundin through our collection of captivating biographies and memoirs. Mats Sundin, renowned for his illustrious career in professional ice hockey, has transitioned into the world of writing, sharing his life experiences and insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of this collection is \u003cem\u003eHome and Away\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that vividly captures the essence of his journey both on and off the ice. From his early days in Sweden to becoming the first European-born player to be drafted first overall in the NHL, Sundin's story is both inspiring and educational. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a lifelong fan of hockey or simply interested in compelling life stories, Mats Sundin's narratives offer a unique perspective on perseverance, leadership, and the passion that drives one to excel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into these books to gain a deeper understanding of the life of one of hockey's greats, and discover the human side behind the athlete's public persona. Perfect for readers seeking inspiration or those who enjoy a well-told life story, Mats Sundin's works promise to leave a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"home-and-away-by-mats-sundin-9781668053577","title":"Home and Away","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTANT #1 BESTSELLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn one of the last great remaining untold stories in all of sports, the Hall of Fame Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin shares for the first time an unfiltered look at playing hockey in Sweden and across North America as part of the sport’s most fabled franchises.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in Sollentuna, Sweden, on the outskirts of Stockholm, Mats Sundin skated on the lake downhill from his house, a house his father had built with his own hands, on land his mother insisted on buying for their future. In the darkness of the Scandinavian winter, Sundin would chase after his older brother on that lake for countless hours. Summers spent in nature with his grandparents instilled a lifelong love for the outdoors. Playing hockey in their driveway, the three Sundin brothers imagined scenes of suiting up for Sweden’s national team and scoring a game-winning goal against their favoured rival, the Soviet Union. It wasn’t until his late teens that he caught the eyes of scouts and coaches from the other side of the Atlantic. At the 1989 NHL draft, eighteen-year-old Sundin was as surprised as anyone when he was selected first overall by the Quebec Nordiques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a few years as a Nordique, Sundin was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for the highly popular Leaf captain, Wendel Clark. In his early years in Toronto, he felt both at home and from away, working extra hard to gain acceptance in the world’s toughest hockey market. Even once he was named captain, Sundin didn’t deviate from his quiet nature but instead led by example, never asking anyone to work harder than he did. Over thirteen seasons with the team, he would learn just how fiery the cauldron of Leafs Nation could be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHome and Away\u003c\/em\u003e, Mats Sundin writes openly for the first time about what it was like for him to uproot his life in Sweden to embark on a long hockey career an ocean away. \u003cem\u003eHome and Away\u003c\/em\u003e is an elegiac, heartfelt, and honest story of a man who followed his passions, cherished his family, faced heavy scrutiny, and ultimately earned his way into both the hearts of fans and the hockey record books. His journey transcends the rink and shows what it means to be a quiet and unpretentious Swedish kid who went on to become one of the most accomplished players in the history of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47344321626348,"sku":"9781668053577","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4b0ea262d14d4bf2252a2f498a71a445.jpg?v=1772311842"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mats-sundin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}