Home Ice: A Black Aces Book Launch

Celebrate the final Montreal stop of the Black Aces book tour with Home Ice: A Black Aces Book Launch, hosted at NDG Luncheonette — the beloved Montréal neighbourhood spot known for its classic burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches.

Tickets include entry to the event, along with light refreshments and drinks served throughout the evening. Additionally, select beloved items from the NDG Luncheonette menu will be available to order, and books will be available for purchase and signing all night long. To guarantee your copy, you can add one to your ticket purchase, as quantities are limited — Black Aces has sold out at every stop since launch.

This community celebration marks the close of the local tour and offers a chance to connect with Julian, enjoy great food, and share in conversation with fellow readers and hockey fans.

Black Aces is an essential collection spotlighting the overlooked stories of Black hockey players, personalities, and pioneers who’ve shaped the game’s past, present, and future. Through candid conversations with Jarome Iginla, Grant Fuhr, Sarah Nurse, P.K. Subban, Georges Laraque, Anson Carter, Blake Bolden, and others, McKenzie captures the people and experiences redefining what hockey looks like today.

Since its release, Black Aces has made a remarkable impact, including the No. 1 ranking atop Amazon.ca's list of sports history books, making it an Amazon Bestseller.

About the Author:
Julian McKenzie is an NHL staff writer for The Athletic and co-host of The Chris Johnston Show. His bylines include The New York Times, FiveThirtyEight, Montreal Gazette, and The Canadian Press. He has also appeared on TSN, Sportsnet, CBC, CTV, CNN, ESPN Radio, and NHL Network.

Don’t miss this final hometown celebration of Black Aces — a landmark book and a community moment for hockey fans and readers alike.

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