Author Talk: Cutting Edge by Daniel Gawthrop

Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. PDT

Bowen Island Library – Annex, 430 Bowen Trunk Rd., Bowen Island, BC, V0N1G0, Canada

Published by Bowen Island Public Library

Join us for an afternoon with author Daniel Gawthrop as he discusses his latest book, Cutting Edge. This timely and deeply personal exploration of hockey through a queer lens weaves together memoir, cultural commentary, and sports history to examine how gender, masculinity, and sexuality have shaped Canada’s national game. From his own experiences in hockey to the growing visibility of LGBTQ+ players and fans, Gawthrop traces the sport’s progress toward inclusion while highlighting the challenges that remain. Inspired in part by the cultural phenomenon of Heated Rivalry, Cutting Edge offers an insightful and hopeful vision for the future of hockey. Drop-in, free event.