The Role I Played, Sami Jo Small
The Role I Played, Sami Jo Small
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The Role I Played
Canada's Greatest Olympic Hockey Team

Author: Sami Jo Small

Narrator: Chloe Cannon

Unabridged: 12 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 09/29/2020

Synopsis

A three-time Olympic medalist shares behind-the-scenes insight into the beloved Canadian National Women's Hockey Team

Men's hockey in Canada may hog the limelight, but interest in women's hockey has never been higher. The Role I Played is a memoir of Sami Jo Small's ten years with Canada's National Women's Hockey Team. Beginning with her experience as a rookie at the first-ever women's Olympic hockey tournament in Nagano in 1998 and culminating with Canada's third straight Olympic gold medal in Vancouver in 2010, the veteran goaltender gives the listener behind-the-scenes insight into one of the most successful teams in sports history.

Small offers insider access, writing with unflinching honesty about the triumphs of her greatest games and the anguish of difficult times. This book honors the individuals who sacrificed so much of their lives to represent Canada on a world stage and celebrates their individual contributions to the team's glory. While bringing the personalities of her teammates to life, Small takes the listener into the dressing rooms and onto the ice for an up-close glimpse into the ups and downs of athletes pursuing a sport's highest achievement.

About Sami Jo Small

Sami Jo Small is a three-time Canadian Olympic ice hockey goalie (two gold medals and one silver) and a five-time World Champion. A graduate of Stanford University in mechanical engineering, she currently works as a Certified Speaking Professional, delivering messages on how to build successful teams as well as successful teammates. Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, she lives in Mississauga, Ontario.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jen on June 18, 2020

I received The Role I Played through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review and I am so glad I did! The Role I Played is Sami Jo Small’s story and takes the reader through her experiences as a Canadian hockey goalie. She takes you on a ride from her first National team appearance through three Ol......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on December 18, 2020

I never played anywhere near the level of hockey that Sami Jo Small did, but being part of a successful team while not getting ice time and feeling personally unsuccessful is something I have some experience with, so I related to a lot of this. Also enjoyed learning more about those Team Canada team......more

Goodreads review by Courts on November 17, 2020

Small does a wonderful job articulating the struggle that comes with playing a very individualized position in a team sport. It's an honest account of what high performance sports can be like and gives credit to a lot of people who have helped lift women's hockey to where it is today. A must read fo......more

Goodreads review by Kat on June 16, 2021

"Life, right now... it's about doing everything I can each day to win a gold medal. Nevertheless, it's a lonely pursuit..." On @ireadcanadian Day, I purchased this book - The Role I Played by @samijosmall, who was one of Team Canada's Women's Hockey goalies. I bought this memoir for a multitude of r......more

Goodreads review by Craig on January 26, 2021

This was a bit of a tough read. The information was often interesting, but I did not like the format of the book. There was too much “bouncing” between “present” and past. Small would be describing a memorable game, and get to a pivotal time in the game, then she would put in a chapter about growing......more

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