Changing the game : a history of NHL expansion / Stephen Laroche ; foreword by John Garrett.
2014
GV847.8.N3
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Title
Changing the game : a history of NHL expansion / Stephen Laroche ; foreword by John Garrett.
Author
ISBN
9781770905788 (electronic bk.)
1770905782 (electronic bk.)
9781770905771
1770905774
9781770410794 (paperback)
1770410791 (paperback)
1770905782 (electronic bk.)
9781770905771
1770905774
9781770410794 (paperback)
1770410791 (paperback)
Published
Toronto : ECW Press, 2014.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource
Call Number
GV847.8.N3
System Control No.
(OCoLC)879516281
Summary
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 spread across the North 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 first-year NHL roster is covered and nearly 100 players share their memories of playing for hard-luck clubs.
Formatted Contents Note
The original expansion era. Boston Bruins ; Montreal Maroons ; New York Americans ; Pittsburgh Pirates ; Chicago Blackhawks ; Detroit Cougars ; New York Rangers
The original six
1967: The year that changed hockey forever. California Seals ; Los Angeles Kings ; Minnesota North Stars ; Philadelphia Flyers ; Pittsburgh Penguins ; St. Louis Blues
The expansion era: successes and failures. Buffalo Sabres ; Vancouver Canucks
The rival league. Atlanta Flames ; New York Islanders ; Kansas City Scouts ; Washington Capitols
Two leagues find peace. Edmonton Oilers ; Hartford Whalers ; Quebec Nordiques ; Winnipeg Jets
A new era of expansion and relocation. San Jose Sharks ; Ottawa Senators ; Tampa Bay Lightning ; Florida Panthers ; Mighty Ducks of Anaheim ; Nashville Predators ; Atlanta Thrashers ; Columbia Blue Jackets ; Minnesota Wild
Appendix: Timeline of expansion and franchise shifts.
The original six
1967: The year that changed hockey forever. California Seals ; Los Angeles Kings ; Minnesota North Stars ; Philadelphia Flyers ; Pittsburgh Penguins ; St. Louis Blues
The expansion era: successes and failures. Buffalo Sabres ; Vancouver Canucks
The rival league. Atlanta Flames ; New York Islanders ; Kansas City Scouts ; Washington Capitols
Two leagues find peace. Edmonton Oilers ; Hartford Whalers ; Quebec Nordiques ; Winnipeg Jets
A new era of expansion and relocation. San Jose Sharks ; Ottawa Senators ; Tampa Bay Lightning ; Florida Panthers ; Mighty Ducks of Anaheim ; Nashville Predators ; Atlanta Thrashers ; Columbia Blue Jackets ; Minnesota Wild
Appendix: Timeline of expansion and franchise shifts.
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Print version: Changing the game.
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