Changing the game
Subtitle: a history of NHL expansion
By: Stephen Laroche ; foreword by John Garrett
Publisher: ECW Press
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 417
ISBN-13: 9781770410794
Subjects: American Hockey stories; History; Canadina Hockey stories; National Hockey League; Hockey players
Description: Changing the Game: A History of NHL Expansion celebrates an often-overlooked aspect of hockey history. The book provides comprehensive coverage of the NHL's move into the American market in the 1920s along with the memorable expansions that began in 1967. Relive some great and painful moments from the debut seasons of forgotten teams such as the Montreal Maroons and California Seals along with fan favorites like the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers. Every player from every first-year roster is covered and nearly 100 players shared some of their memories of playing for hard-luck clubs.