Joe Pelletier - Freelance Hockey Writer

Joe Pelletier is a Hockey Researcher/Freelance Writer based in Terrace, British Columbia. Pelletier specializes in NHL and international hockey history projects. He can be contacted by email at teamcanada72@gmail.com, or on Facebook: /GreatestHockeyLegends or on Twitter @HockeyLegends

Here are some highlights of his work:

Four Published Books

• The World Cup of Hockey (Warwick, 2002) (co-authored with Patrick Houda)
• The World Cup of Hockey: Second Edition (Warwick, 2004) 
• The Legends of Team Canada (Warwick, 2004)
• Pucks On The 'Net (2011) 

Also listed as a contributor to both editions of Total Hockey: The Official Encyclopedia of the NHL.

Three Major Website Projects

• Greatest Hockey Legends.com - Leading hockey history website featuring former player biographies, news and features.
• 1972 Summit Series.com - The internet's original website dedicated to the 1972 Summit Series
• Hockey Book Reviews.com - Reviews of most new releases of hockey related books and other media. Established relationships with most major publishers and authors, working to help promote their projects

Freelance Writing - Since 1998 I have contributed countless articles in both traditional and new media, including:

• The Hockey News (both in print and online)
• Hockey Canada
• USA Hockey
• Hockey Hall of Fame
• Sports Illustrated.com
• Classic Auctions
• Buffalo Sabres
• Columbus Blue Jackets
• New York Islanders
• Calgary Flames
• Hockey Digest
• Canadian Hockey Magazine
• Black Press
• Society for International Hockey Research
• Paul Henderson Jersey Tour
• Maple Street Press
• Lindy's Sports
• Magazines/websites in Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic and Slovakia

Freelance projects

• Research/fact checking consultant with several major book projects from various publishers
• Research/fact checking consultant for projects by Sports Illustrated, TSN, CBC, CTV, CTV NewsNet and two movies about 1972 Summit Series

Radio Guest

• Frequent radio/podcasts appearances, including across various CBC stations in BC about the Vancouver Canucks

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Here's some testimonials from some of hockey's biggest writing names

"Amongst hockey historians Joe Pelletier takes a back seat to no one. His unparalleled ability to unearth a bountiful of great stories has helped illuminate the continuing story of our country's national obsession - the great sport of hockey. Speaking for his countless followers, I can testify that this book is not only as entertaining as it is informative, but is also as enlightening as it educational. In other words, it is the best of the best of Joe Pelletier - researcher, historian, writer and one of the most unique voices in the world of hockey literature."

Todd Denault – author of Jacques Plante: The Man Who Changed The Face of Hockey and The Greatest Game

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"Joe, this is PHENOMENAL! I loved every bit of it. You've got something quite exceptional here. Think you've got a winner. I'll take download #1!"

Kevin Shea - editor of publications for the Hockey Hall of Fame, and author of several hockey books including Barilko: Without A Trace, Over The Boards: The Ron Ellis Story, and Lord Stanley: The Man Behind The Cup.

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"Joe, just finished the eBook - outstanding. You have a great handle on how to weave stories and make them interesting. Take a bow, bud!"

Jeff Marek, host of Roger's SportsNet's HockeyCentral

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