They are the world's coolest guys, playing the world's coolest game. They are the stars of the National Hockey League-the hottest ticket in major league sports in the United States and Canada. The Coolest Guys spotlights the 35 coolest of the cool guys, plus 10 guys to watch out for. It captures the speed and vitality of the players, their passionate drive to win, and their overwhelming love of the game. Power Player A biography of the physical Canadian-born hockey player who played on the Canadian Olympic team in 1992, but whose career in the National Hockey League had a rocky beginning, before he was signed by the Philadelphia Flyers.
Little attention is paid to the athletes' personal lives.
Tuttle looks at the history of the minor leagues, including notable players and moments. The NHL retained this structure until 1967, when it expanded to 12 teams. The competition was fierce, the hockey unparalleled in skill, passion and aggressiveness, and the loyalties forged between players, teams and fans were intense. Playing for the love of the game still existed as the prime motivation in hockey. It is a treat for any fan.