This is the preface and introduction to the hockey book Hockey’s Most Tragic Deaths, written by Brad Lombardo. The book represents a compilation of short stories detailing the lives and tragic deaths of several former NHL hockey players, including Hod Stuart, Frank McGee, Hobey Baker, Georges Vezina, Howie Morenz, George Gardiner, Babe Siebert, Bill Barilko, Bill Masterton, Terry Sawchuk, Michele Briere, Bob Gassoff, Pelle Lindbergh, John Kordic, Steve Chiasson, Bryan Fogarty, and Brian Spencer.
