Even if you're a hockey fan, you probably don't know the name Tony Hand. But that's understandable, as his connection to the NHL was very short-lived. But not because he wasn't good enough--not by a long shot...As we reach the mid-80s, the Edmonton Oilers are on top of the hockey world. And leading the best team in the world was the best player in the world: Wayne Gretzky.But as we entered the 1986 season, whispers of something unique were happening in the most unlikely place. This all results in the most unexpected player getting a chance to try out for not just one of the greatest teams in hockey--but in all of sports.It was a remarkable--and unprecedented--scenario, but when Tony Hand arrived in Edmonton in the fall of 1986, he took everyone by surprise. This is a story that is about so much more than sports; it's about how greatness can come from anywhere. Enjoy this early and ad-free first look!-Jamie
