Download or read book Minnesota Hockey Greats written by Jeff H. Olson and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2022-08-22 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A chronicle of Minnesota's hockey excellence in the world's top hockey league--the NHL The years 1960 to 1982 were a watershed moment for Minnesota hockey, and the Land of 10,000 Lakes has enjoyed hockey success ever since. In that time, pioneering homegrown players like Bill Nyrop, Dave Langevin, Reed Larson, Mike Ramsey, Dave Christian, Neal Broten, Paul Holmgren, and Phil Housley established themselves as bona fide stars at the games' highest and most competitive level. More recently, another remarkable group of native sons--including Zach Parise, Blake Wheeler, Dustin Byfuglein, and T. J. Oshie--left their mark on the league. Profiling more than seventy players and compiling Minnesota NHL records gathered nowhere else, Jeff Olson celebrates the brilliant achievements of Minnesotans in the National Hockey League.
Download or read book Hockey Strong written by Todd Smith and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of hockey, one scar at a time. For the casual enthusiast and hockey fanatic alike comes a brilliant collection of essays and photographs celebrating the grit and dedication of hockey players who regularly and willingly withstand injury and hardship to play the sport they love. Veteran hockey writer Todd Smith explores a side of the NHL that is rarely seen. Through in-depth player interviews and inside-the-locker-room reportage, Hockey Strong gives readers a behind-the-pads look at the playing in pain ethos that has been woven into the fabric of the game. What separates a hockey player’s toughness from other athletes’ is the fact that being hockey strong is more than a single performance or bout or game or series. Hockey strong is a way of life. Superstars, muckers, snipers, and enforcers alike: the arduous journey of an NHL player is a story of the human body. It is the cracking left fist of the Philadelphia Flyers’ Dave Brown and the battering ram right hand of the Detroit Red Wings’ Joe Kocur. It is the unbreakable hockey heart of Rob McClanahan during “The Miracle on Ice” at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. It is the smashed face Kris Draper suffered during the bloody rivalry between the Colorado Avalanche and the Detroit Red Wings. Medical clearance to fight. Midgame root canals. Crushed orbital bones. Beer league determination. Legendary beat-downs. Collapsed lungs that go unreported. Unrelenting pain. Recovery and valor. Players refusing to go out because they owe it all to their brothers in uniform. Includes stories from: Shjon Podein, Dave Brown, Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, Joe Kocur, Darren McCarty, Chris Nilan, David Clarkson, Rob McClanahan, Herb Brooks, Jack Carlson, Zach Parise, Charlie Coyle, Rick Tocchet, the Playoffs, and more!
Download or read book Frozen Memories written by Ross Bernstein and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reminiscence and history of 100 years of hockey in Minnesota, the state that has done more to advance the development of hockey in American during the twentieth century than anyone.
Download or read book Frozen in Time written by Adam Raider and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1967 the National Hockey League decided to double its size from six teams to twelve. This expansion was the first of its kind, and Minnesota, with its rich hockey history, was a natural choice for a new franchise. Thus the Minnesota North Stars were born. Frozen in Time examines the organization’s signature seasons, from the late 1970s, when the club was at its worst, to its two surprising runs to the Stanley Cup Finals. The book recalls the exploits of characters such as Wren Blair, the firebrand ex-scout who would become the team’s first coach and general manager, and owner Norm Green, the man who moved the team to Texas in 1993, making him one of the most hated men in Minnesota. Here, too, is the tragic story of Bill Masterton, an original North Star whose death in 1968 as the result of an on-ice injury remains the only one in the history of the league. The team’s engaging history is brought to life with vivid recollections from former players and legends, including Cesare Maniago, Tom Reid, and Bobby Smith, and from journalists, broadcasters, front office executives, and faithful fans. Also including season-by-season summaries, player profiles, and statistics, Frozen in Time offers an authoritative and nostalgic look at Minnesota’s still-beloved North Stars and a bygone era of pro hockey.
Download or read book Scarlet Ice written by Roger Dier and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tribute to John Janavaras and the essence of hockey he embraced, Scarlet Ice chronicles the season of his Minnesotan high school team that gave meaning to what was lost.
Download or read book Blades of Glory written by John Rosengren and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2004-10 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This behind-the-scenes examination reveals how the relentless pressure to wincan inspire or destroy a team of high school hockey champions.
Download or read book Home Ice written by Matthew Jasper and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photography book of Minnesota Hockey Rinks
Download or read book A History of Professional Hockey in Minnesota written by George R. Rekela and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the history of professional hockey in Minnesota from its inception to the present day, discussing notable players, coaches, and moments. Includes black-and-white photographs.
Download or read book A Wild State of Hockey written by Thomas U. Tuttle and published by Bookhouse Fulfillment. This book was released on 2001-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a history of the Minnesota Wild's first NHL season.
Download or read book A History of Professional Hockey in Minnesota written by George Rekela and published by Sports. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The NHL Expansion of 1967 and how it impacted the Twin Cities, specifically with the city being awarded a franchise (Minnesota North Stars), that teams' relocation to Dallas and the expansion of the Minnesota Wild"--
Download or read book Tourney Time Stories from the Minnesota Boys State Hockey Tournament written by David La Vaque and published by Minnesota Historical Society Press. This book was released on 2024-02-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eight decades of big names and memorable games--chronicling the highs and lows, the memories, and the legends from the Minnesota boys' state high school tournament--fully revised and updated with all the action through the 2023 tournament. Every spring, the state of Minnesota--from urban metropolises to remote border towns--is riveted by the spectacle of the boys' high school hockey tournament. Going back to the inaugural competition in 1945, the state tournament has produced incredible drama on and off the ice, featured legendary players, invigorated communities--and showcased some of the best hockey hair the world has ever seen. The tournament draws thousands to St. Paul, and countless more tune in on television screens around the state. In Tourney Time, longtime sports journalists David La Vaque and L. R. Nelson take readers year by year through the tournament, highlighting the key games, the backstories, and the players that made each one shine. Interviews with players, coaches, and fans bring firsthand perspectives and insights to the games and tournaments, while in-depth statistics and results reveal the numbers behind the memories. In addition, the authors share their rankings of the most memorable moments, performances, characters, nicknames, upsets, and more from eighty years of tournament play. Combining archival research, personal recollections, and vivid imagery, Tourney Time offers a detailed and insightful history of the nation's greatest high school sports event and one of Minnesota's most cherished institutions. "It is the Stanley Cup, the World Series, and the Super Bowl, all rolled into one. You young men will go on from here and play in many other sports events, but you'll always remember the Minnesota High School Hockey Tournament as the best." --Herb Brooks
Download or read book Hockey Legends in the Making written by Shane Gerald Frederick and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wayne Gretzke, Bobby Orr, Mark Messier, Mario Lemieux. These hockey legends rule the record books. But who will fans still be talking about years from now? Find out which of your favorite hockey players are legends in the making. Produced in partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS.
Download or read book More Frozen Memories written by Ross Bernstein and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The updated and expanded sequel to the 1999 regional best-seller Frozen Memories, this coffee-table book covers hockey at every level in Minnesota. Mixed in are hundreds of biographies of players and coaches, as well as sidebar stories about everything hockey in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. With forewords by NHL greats Neal Broten, Brett Hull and Mark Parrish, the book is a must-have gift for any die-hard hockey fan.
Download or read book Old Time Hockey written by Glen Sonmor and published by . This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read this hilarious and touching biography about legendary coach and announcer Glen Sonmor. He dishes about everything from his playing days to coaching. Sonmor talks candidly about his career-ending eye injury, how he overcame alcoholism and more.
Download or read book Minnesota Ice Arenas written by Mike Krieter and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographs taken of all indoor hockey arenas in Minnesota, with address, phone number, and notes for each arena. Also includes photographs and notes for five major historical Minnesota arenas.
Download or read book Hockey Legends of All Time written by Morgan Hughes and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Puck Heaven written by Jim Hoey and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Think youíre a true hockey fan? Prove it! The author explores the world of Minnesota state high school hockey: its rivalries, comebacks, winning streaks and feats of individual athleticism. Get this book and find out how well you know your trivia.
