The Grim Reaper

“Whether you followed Grimson’s career or simply knew the weight his reputation carried, The Grim Reaper should give you a better appreciation and understanding of Stu Grimson, a reluctant warrior, who found his place on and off the ice.” —NHL.com“Excellent … [Grimson] does a fine job sketching out his remarkable life’s arc.” —The Toronto Star“[The Grim Reaper] is much more than a sports book.” —Vancouver Sun“[The Grim Reaper provides] a very good perspective into the life and mind of those players whose main job is not to score goals or keep the puck out of the net, but instead have to use their fists to provide value to their teams… hockey fans should pick up this book.”—The Guy Who Reviews Sports Books

Stu Grimson played in the National Hockey League from 1989 to 2002. During this time, he played for the Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, and Nashville Predators. Grimson was known as an enforcer, with over 2,000 penalty minutes in his career. His stature, his reputation as a fighter, and a play on his surname combined to earn him the nickname “The Grim Reaper.” Grimson was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, but grew up in Kamloops, British Columbia.