![]() In the winter of 1946, Roch’s Canadiens sweater becomes too small, and his mother orders him a new one from “Monsieur Eaton” (of the family behind Eaton’s department stores). ![]() ![]() It’s a children’s book about a young Roch Carrier growing up in Sainte-Justine, Quebec, who – along with every kid in his village – loves the Montreal Canadiens and wants to be just like Maurice Richard. The story is enjoyed across Canada, among anglophones and francophones alike. Titled Le chandail de hockey in its original French, it was illustrated by Sheldon Cohen and translated into English by Sheila Fischman. Have you read The Hockey Sweater (1979) by Roch Carrier? If you grew up in Canada and had parents even mildly invested in hockey, chances are you have. Whether intended or not, the story reveals an age-old culture clash between Ontario and Quebec. That same year, a pivotal work of Canadian Literature was published: Roch Carrier’s The Hockey Sweater. ![]() The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens haven’t met in the NHL playoffs since 1979. ![]()
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