The literary road has been very well travelled, but it’s safe to say that there has never been a hockey book quite like In the Pressure of the Moment. A cultural critique, a meditation on the art and iconography of sports photography, and also a son’s memoir of his hockey-playing father, it is at once scholarly and moving.
“You may know the name Gerry McNeil, Montreal Canadiens’ goaltender, Stanley Cup winner, and supporting player on some of the greatest teams ever assembled, but after reading this you will come to fully appreciate him, and his hockey-playing kin, who are so much a part of the fabric of our national game.”
“Gerry McNeil might be a lesser-known member of the Montreal Canadiens’ goaltending brotherhood, but he was a champion and a vital part of the success of his teams. Gerry’s son, David, has produced a fascinating, enriching look at his father and at the unique challenges faced not just by Gerry but by many players during a glorious hockey era.”