The Power of Two: Carl Brewer's Battle with Hockey's Power Brokers

By Carl Brewer and Susan Foster

One of the most compelling figures ever to lace on a pair of skates, Carl Brewer was a gifted skater and stickhandler, renowned for his ability to control the pace of a game and to goad opponents into costly errors. His talents made him an NHL all-star and one of the cornerstones of a Toronto Maple Leaf dynasty. But he was also a loner playing a team game, a free spirit in an era when players were expected not to make waves. Teammates and management alike wrote him off as an eccentric, an enigma. At what should have been the peak of his career, he abandoned the game, embarking on a lifelong search for meaning in his life. Along the way he met Susan Foster, and together they would discover that purpose. The Power of Two tells the story of how Carl and Susan successfully battled the hockey establishment over the issue of player pensions. Together they uncovered fraud, corruption, and betrayal of trust, ultimately helping bring down the powerful Alan Eagleson. The Power of Two also provides intimate insights into Brewer, who was aptly remembered as a magnificent, misunderstood fanatic, and his enduring bond with the life partner and ally whose tireless support he depended on

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1551682893
• ISBN13: 9781551682891
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Fenn Publishing Company Ltd.
• Length: 341 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 1.3" x 5.9"

Customer Reviews

The Power of Two: Carl Brewer's Battle with Hockey's Power Brokers

An excellent account of the long battle for the NHL players that led to the eventual (warranted) demise of Alan Eagleson, written by principles involved in the struggle from day one. Highly recommended reading......