The October 2013 issue of Beckett Hockey (#254) has not one, but TWO articles I wrote. I feel that I really raised the bar in this issue.
First, I interviewed Jeremy Roenick (“It’s Roenick – He’s Good,” pages 6-8). The video game NHL ’94 is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and Jeremy Roenick is considered the best player in the game. “I wish I was as good in real life as I was in that video game,” says J.R. in the interview. Besides his NHL ’94 legacy, Roenick also discusses what it is like to be a video game cover athlete, being name-dropped in the film Swingers, and lots of other cool stuff. Roenick is a lot of things, but he’s never dull.
If an interview with a video game (and real life) legend is not enough, I also wrote about the 2013 Chicago Blackhawks Convention (“Puck Powwow,” pages 16-18). The Blackhawks are one of the few NHL teams to hold a summertime convention, where fans can get autographs, attend panel discussions and participate in other cool activities. Several attendees and a dealer share their experiences from the weekend, while numerous photographs give you an inside look.
I know that some card shops have stopped carrying Beckett publications for one reason or another. I suggest checking a bookstore like Barnes & Noble, since they tend to carry almost everything in their magazine seciton. Or look online. Many dealers sell Beckett Hockey on Ebay.for less than the $10 cover price, and sometimes even include free shipping.
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Really cool, congrats Sal! I only refresh my Beckett like once a year just to have one on hand but now seems like a good time, thanks for letting us know.
Hey Sal, I have a subscription thanks to my wonderful wife. I did notice your handiwork and the writing was good. However, I think the photos may have overshadowed the writing. Your choice of photographer was spot on and the work TOGETHER really made the articles awesome.
Seriously though, I think you guys both did do a great job and I really enjoyed the Roenick article! Keep up the good work Sal.
Wow. Great articles about my favorite team. Keep up the good work!
always love reading your articles
Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement!