DETROIT, MI, October 31, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ — Author Antonio John Soave announces the paperback release of Ice Time: Frozen Rinks. Buried Wounds. Hardened Hearts. An Italian American Family Saga., now available on Amazon.
Set against the backdrop of Detroit’s working-class Italian-American neighborhoods and its deeply rooted hockey culture, Ice Time is a story of family, friendship, faith, and redemption. Although hockey is woven throughout the novel, its most important conflicts take place far beyond the rink.
At the heart of the story is Tony Perino, a young man whose love of hockey offers an escape from a troubled childhood. Growing up in a traditional Italian-American household, Tony struggles with the emotional consequences of his difficult relationship with his father, Giovanni. Those early experiences leave wounds that follow him into adulthood, affecting his relationships, his choices, and his understanding of what it means to be a father himself.
As the story unfolds, Tony must confront the past while navigating marriage, family responsibilities, and the complexities of forgiveness.
Through Tony’s journey, Soave explores a universal question: Can we move beyond the pain of our past without allowing it to define our future?
“Our past may help explain who we are, but it doesn’t have to determine who we become,” says Soave. “That’s really the message behind Ice Time. Hockey provides the backdrop, but the most important battles in the book take place within the human heart.”
The novel also captures the traditions of Detroit’s Italian-American community, including the importance of family, neighborhood friendships, cultural identity, and Catholic faith. These elements provide an authentic setting for a story that speaks to readers across generations and backgrounds.
While Ice Time will appeal to hockey enthusiasts, its broader themes of resilience, reconciliation, and second chances make it relevant to anyone who has experienced family conflict or struggled to overcome the emotional wounds of childhood.
With the paperback edition now available, Soave hopes to connect with readers through interviews, book reviews, author appearances, and community discussions. He is also exploring opportunities with Italian-American, Italian-Canadian, Catholic, and hockey organizations, particularly in Detroit, Windsor, Toronto, and Montreal.
Paperback Availability
Ice Time: Frozen Rinks. Buried Wounds. Hardened Hearts. An Italian American Family Saga. is available in paperback on Amazon.
Purchase or learn more:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HP6M5J93
About Antonio John Soave
Antonio John Soave is an Italian-American author whose novel Ice Time draws upon the culture and traditions of Detroit’s Italian-American community, the influence of hockey, and the importance of family and Catholic faith. His storytelling explores the lasting impact of childhood experiences, the complexities of father-son relationships, and the possibility of healing through forgiveness.
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