The Hockey Song

The most iconic song ever written for the game of hockey comes to life through one of the greatest shinny games imaginable, illustrated by Governor General’s Award-winning artist and cartoonist Gary Clement.

As Stompin’ Tom Connors says, “It’s the good old hockey game, the best game you can name.” And in this charmingly illustrated book for all ages, the classic song played at hockey games around the world is imagined as a shinny game on an outdoor rink in the middle of the city that starts with two players and soon grows to include the whole community. Clement’s colorful illustrations unite young and old, men and women, and girls and boys of all races, all wearing fan paraphernalia from every team you can imagine. “The puck is in! The hometown wins! The good ol’ hockey game.”

Stompin’ Tom Connors (1936-2013) was a member of the Order of Canada, holder of numerous honorary doctorates, and winner of the Governor General’s Award for Lifetime Achievement. He was born in New Brunswick but spent his life criss-crossing Canada, writing and performing his songs.

Gary Clement is an award-winning author and illustrator of books including Swimming, Swimming and The Great Poochini. He is the editorial cartoonist for the National Post, and his work has appeared in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.