A memoir fitting for an nhl hall of famer who defines excellence, nicklas lidstrom. Part of the celebrations this week as the detroit red wings honour nicklas lidstrom by retiring his number is the unveiling of the limited edition book five. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on nicklas lidstrom of the detroit red wings. Great book if your a wings fan a highly recommended book. Nicklas lidstrom is nothing short of a hockeytown deity, and his number 5 hangs high. The life and career of nicklas lidstrom almost reads like a reallife hockey fairy tale.
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Nicklas was awarded the conn smythe trophy as the playoffs most valuable player in 2002 and in 2008 became the first europeanborn captain of a stanley cup champion. Theres also an accompanying threeminute video interview with lidstrom, but you may not get much out of it as its in swedish. Former red wings captain nicklas lidstrom engaged in a lengthy interview with expressens johanna dalen this morning, and dahlen paints a picture of lidstroms new life in swedenwith four hockeyplaying sons. Nicklas lidstrom autographed five a salute to nicklas lidstrom book. Join facebook to connect with nick lidstrom and others you may know. Evgeni malkin, pittsburgh penguins forward the mark nick left on the nhl and the hockey world is that he was a picture of perfection. The beloved red wings captain opens up about his life and career for the first time in the english language in this authorized biography which spans the hall. Nicklas lidstroms crowning moment at the olympics in 2006. The couple married early in nicklas career and have 4 sons who of course are all blonde kevin, adam, samuel and lucas. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest defencemen in nhl history. Nicklas lidstrom five a salute to nick lidstrom commemorative. Nicklas lidstrom and his wife and children youtube.
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A story of espionage, defection, bribery and courage. Team lidstroms nicklas lidstrom, left, of the detroit red wings, and team staals eric staal, of the carolina hurricanes, shake hands after team lidstroms 11. The pursuit of perfection is a spectacular book for lifelong fans of the detroit red wings legendary defenseman. Shop nicklas lidstrom five a salute to nick lidstrom commemorative book and more authentic, autographed and gameused items at amazons sports collectibles store. The couple split their time between detroit and sweden. Nicklas lidstrom is nothing short of a hockeytown deity, and his number 5 hangs high in detroit as a. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about defenseman nicklas lidstrom on. Nicklas lidstrom five a salute to nick lidstrom commemorative book.
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