Reggie leach had a storied nhl career, mostly with the philadelphia flyers. The game philadelphia flyers forward reggie leach carved his name into the nhl record book, he nearly didnt make it onto the ice on may 6, 1976, 41 years ago today, leach tied a league record. Nov 25, 2015 manitoulinformer nhl great reggie leach, the riverton rifle, may have had one of the deadliest shots in the nhl, scoring 381 goals and 285 assists over his 934 games in the nhl and setting a number of professional hockey records that stand to this very day, but it took some serious coaxing before he agreed to write a book about his career. One of the most prolific sharpshooters nicknamed the rifle reggie leach reggie entered the league as one of the brightest prospects of the 1970 amateur draft. David talks with reggie leach, who had a 14year career in the nhl and won backtoback stanley cup championships. But reggie leach is the first to admit hes made his share of missteps. Reggie leach stopped by cbc to talk about his autobiography, life and the lessons from it that he wrote about. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Reggie leach speaking fee and booking agent contact. I enjoyed this book due to my personal connection to the area and to people who. Former nhler reggie leach talks with rick ralph about his new book the riverton rifle tsn 1290. It all comes down to making the right life choices, says the nhls legendary reggie leach, and this intimate biography lays bare the decisions.
Dec 05, 2015 leach will be in flin flon on saturday, dec. The turning point in reggies battle with the brown bottle came in his posthockey life. More proud of what he has accomplished after hockey, reggie has now told. Former philadelphia flyer and stanley cup winner reggie leach at a book signing in sudbury in 2015. Apr 11, 2020 insiders say harry and meghans revenge book is a huge mistake. Reggie leach latest islander to be invested into order of. Nov 16, 2015 reggie leach can add another feat accomplished writer to his already impressive resume. Its little wonder then that leach continues to be a straight shooter these days. Reginald joseph leach cm om born april 23, 1950 is a canadian retired professional ice. Reggie leach can add another feat accomplished writer to his already impressive resume. Read the riverton rifle my story straight shooting on hockey and on life by reggie leach available from rakuten kobo. Pittsburgh penguins mario lemieux ties playoff marks. During that same playoff season leach recorded a fivegoal game vs.
I havent drank since and it has been 30 years this september. Insiders say harry and meghans revenge book is a huge mistake. Former hockey star reggie leach among 83 new order of canada. Former hockey star reggie leach among 83 new order of canada members leach is among 83 new appointees, in a list that includes scientists, health. The first, at 1665 kenaston boulevard, between 2 and 3. Reggie leachs big night for flyers nearly didnt happen. Had he enjoyed even one more season like that year, he might well be in the hockey hall of fame instead of one of the many strong candidates who has not earned the hall induction because he did not sustain his highest. Leach will be at two walmarts in winnipeg on sunday to promote the book.
His recently released autobiography published by greystone book called the riverton rifle tells it just like it was. Leach holds the nhl record for most playoff goals, he has a stanley cup, he won the conn smyth trophy as the playoff mvp while on a losing team, played for team canada in 1976, scored sixty one goals in one season and played on the flyers squad that went undefeated for an incredible thirtyfive games. Leach is cited as inspirational example in richard wagameses novel indian horse and the film adaptation by stephen campanelli. Update this biography complete biography of reggie leach. Manitoulinformer nhl great reggie leach, the riverton rifle, may have had one of the deadliest shots in the nhl, scoring 381 goals and 285 assists over his 934 games in the nhl and setting a number of professional hockey records that stand to this very day, but it took some serious coaxing before he agreed to write a book about his career. Reggie leach book signing and autograph event feb 2016. How hockey shaped my life by reggie leach 2015, hardcover at the best online prices at. Originally being from an area near riverton, reggie leach is well known. Nov 16, 2015 the turning point in reggie s battle with the brown bottle came in his posthockey life. During the nhls hiatus, we at the last word on hockey are going to look back at each dates historical significance to the game 423 last word on sports.
I recommend this book to hockey fans, especially flyers fans. The riverton rifle by reggie leach, 97817716471, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It all comes down to making the right life choices, says the nhls legendary reggie leach, and this intimate biography. Statistics of reggie leach, a hockey player from riverton, man born apr 23 1950 who was active from 1966 to 1998. Finally, in 1985, i quit on my own for myself and nobody else. Scheifele sniping his way toward leachs decadesold record. Leach, an nhl star in the 1970s, was nicknamed the riverton rifle for his skills as a scoring sniper, and his fastmoving autobiography has some of that speed and momentum. I have been a flyers fan since i was 5 or 6 and have been a fan of reggie leach since the first time i saw him play for philadelphia.
This brings us to reggie leach getting to this point in his life. The riverton rifle by reggie leach, 97817716471, available at book. May 16, 2017 one of the most prolific sharpshooters nicknamed the rifle reggie leach reggie entered the league as one of the brightest prospects of the 1970 amateur draft. He was drafted 3rd overall by the boston bruins after three great years with the whls flin flon bombers. Jun 11, 2019 reginald joseph leach, hockey player born 23 april 1950 in winnipeg, mb. Reggie leach adds author to his list of accomplishments. Also, his total of 80 goals for the season and playoffs together set a new nhl record which. Former hockey star reggie leach among 83 new order of. Browse our complete list of 3444 authors by last name. The riverton rifle ebook by reggie leach 97817716488. Reggie leach book signing mcnally robinson booksellers. In three seasons from 1967 to 1970 reggie scored 188 goals in just 8 games. Reggie leach continues to be a recognized nhl legend and icon thirty 30 years after his formal pro hockey career. In 934 games, he scored 381 goals and added 285 assists.
Jun 27, 2019 former hockey star reggie leach among 83 new order of canada members leach is among 83 new appointees, in a list that includes scientists, healthcare advocates, jurists, actors, athletes and. This is a great book about reggie leach from childhood to retirement. Amazon hot new releases our bestselling new and future releases. That same day, leach will speak about his life and hockey career at the library 12 noon and drop the ceremonial puck at the whitney forum before. One of his greatest joys is speaking to aboriginal youth to motivate them to work towards their dreams. Aundeck omni kaning reggie leach of aundeck omni kaning first nation, the former national hockey league nhl star who runs hockey skills camps for indigenous youth in the sudburymanitoulin area, is one of 83 new appointees to the order of canada, a list that includes scientists, healthcare advocates, jurists, actors, athletes and public servants. Leachs autobiography debuted one week ago in his hometown of riverton, man. In his posthockey life, reggie is wellknown for his charity work and for steering aboriginal youth towards making positive life choices. Reggie speaks candidly about his struggles with alcohol, which ended in 1988 when reggie went to rehab. Reggie leach is likely the best first nation hockey player of all time. Reggie leach is the author of the riverton rifle 3. Reggie leach had an outstanding nhl career by any measure, but his 197576 regular season and playoffs was one for the ages.
Nhl legend reggie leach coming to yukon native hockey tournament the countdown is on to the 39th annual yukon native hockey tournament, and organizers are busy sorting out some lastminute details. The 65yearold leach, who is ojibwe, grew up in the manitoba village of riverton. Known as the riverton rifle, ojibwe winger reggie leach is considered one of the premier goal scorers of the 1970s and one of the best indigenous players in national hockey league nhl history. Reggie leach is a hockey legend, and one who remembers others. Reggie leach was a member of the renowned broad street bulliesera philadelphia flyers and set goalscoring records that still stand today. Reggie leach right to left reunites with bob clarke and bill barber for an alumni game before the 2012 nhl bridgestone winter classic in philadelphia photo by len redkolesnhli via getty images he helps teach aboriginal kids the value of making positive choices through the shoot to score hockey school he runs with his son. Hockey legend reggie leach was member of the renowned broad street. Nhl hockey fan gift for fan of new york islanders clifton townes.
Pittsburgh penguins scotty bowman gets playoff win record. How hockey shaped my life by reggie leach 2015, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Leach hopes the book will teach readers to learn from his mistakes and own up to their own. Former nhl winger whose career spanned from 1970 to 1984. Amazon photos unlimited photo storage free with prime. I do a lot of public speaking in first nations communities. Wise, witty, and honest, the riverton rifle is a remarkable story full of triumphs and struggles that proves leachs determination to make a difference. Create embeddable widgets from our stats for your blog or website. Right wing shoots r born apr 23 1950 riverton, man 70 yrs. Hockey hero reggie leachs tumultuous and inspirational life story, told by the man himself. Also, his total of 80 goals for the season and playoffs together set a new nhl record which stood until 198081 when mike bossy of the new york islanders scored 85. Reggie leach won a stanley cup and a conn smythe trophy, notched 381 goals in national hockey league seasons, and shares scoring records with legends like maurice rocket richard, wayne gretzky and mario lemieux but the man known as the riverton rifle declares that im more proud of what ive done after hockey than during my hockey days. Rona roundtable reggie leach nov 5, 2015 continuous play. Reggie leach the riverton rifle written by reggie leach published by greystone book when he was in the prime of his professional playing days, reggie leach was one of the national hockey leagues most prolific scorers.
Its also available for football, basketball and baseball. It all comes down to making the right life choices, says the nhls. Reggie leach has inspired and encouraged people both in hockey and far beyond it. I did score some goals on him, but he was one of the hardest goaltenders for me to score on.
He manages to stay humble and doesnt omit the bad parts. Reginald joseph leach born april 23, 1950 in riverton, manitoba, canada is a retired professional ice hockey winger who played in the nhl between 1970 and 1983. Nhl legend reggie leach coming to yukon native hockey. He is a great role model and has led a very interesting life even thought at times it was difficult. Nov 10, 2015 reggie leach has inspired and encouraged people both in hockey and far beyond it. Nhl great reggie leach shares behind the scenes on book. One of these mythical marks is reggie leach s record of 19 goals in a single playoffs, which. Hockey legend reggie leach shares wisdom in new memoir.
One of these mythical marks is reggie leachs record of 19 goals in a single playoffs, which. Some records stand for so long, you forget they even exist, let alone think could actually break them. Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter. Nhl great reggie leach shares behind the scenes on book writing. In fact, while this stanley cup and conn smythe trophy winner contributed much to the game during his procareer as a goal scorer known as a sniper with a 115 mph shot and as he continues to hold the record for most goals during the nhl playoffs notably in less. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
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