Power Play: An Inside Look at the Big Business of the National Hockey League
Former president and CEO of the National Hockey League, Stein has written a less-than-flattering, albeit honest, portrayal of the organization he once headed. Stein's book is a stark contrast to the on-ice glitter and speed that the public sees. While many of his anecdotes are humorous, overall the story reveals the sport's dark side. The author, who still goes to Flyers games, depicts team owners as some of the richest, most powerful men in North America, whose business philosophy is ruthless and motivated purely by money and little love for the game. He sees both a former league president and its Players Association as inept. An entertaining study that knowledgeable readers and armchair enthusiasts will enjoy, it is not, however, an essential purchase. (Photographs not seen.)?Larry Robert Little, Penticton P.L., B.C.Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.