About the book
Directionless yet driven by a fervent desire to make something of himself, Doug \"The Thug\" Smith took his only marketable job skill--amateur boxing--and followed an unlikely career path to become a hockey enforcer, a.k.a. \"goon.\" Entrusted with aggressively protecting his teammates from tough guys on the opposing team, he punched, elbowed and cross-checked his way up the ranks of minor league hockey to win a championship ring and the respect of his community. His entertaining underdog story is the subject of the cult-classic motion picture Goon (2011) and its sequel Goon: Last of the Enforcers (2017).
Editions of Goon
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781476671680
- EBook
- ISBN 9781476630311
Read an Excerpt
Directionless yet driven by a fervent desire to make something of himself, Doug \"The Thug\" Smith took his only marketable job skill--amateur boxing--and followed an unlikely career path to become a hockey enforcer, a.k.a. \"goon.\" Entrusted with aggressively protecting his teammates from tough guys on the opposing team, he punched, elbowed and cross-checked his way up the ranks of minor league hockey to win a championship ring and the respect of his community. His entertaining underdog story is the subject of the cult-classic motion picture Goon (2011) and its sequel Goon: Last of the Enforcers (2017).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goon about?
Directionless yet driven by a fervent desire to make something of himself, Doug \"The Thug\" Smith took his only marketable job skill--amateur boxing--and followed an unlikely career path to become a hockey enforcer, a.k.a. \"goon.\" Entrusted with aggressively protecting his teammates from tough guys on the opposing team, he punched, elbowed and cross-checked his way up the ranks of minor league hockey to win a championship ring and the respect of his community. His entertaining underdog story is the subject of the cult-classic motion picture Goon (2011) and its sequel Goon: Last of the Enforcers (2017).
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Goon?
Sports and Active outdoor recreation > Winter sports / activities > Ice hockey
Where can I read a sample of Goon?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781476671680
How long is Goon and how many pages does it have?
Goon has 240 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Goon?
Doug Smith
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Goon is available as paperback(ISBN 9781476671680) and ebook(ISBN 9781476630311)
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