The Hockey Book of Why (and Who, What, When, Where, and How)
The Answers to Questions You've Always Wondered about the Fastest Game on Ice
$49.89
- Paperback
178 pages
- Release Date
30 September 2023
Summary
Why is fighting more accepted in hockey than in other sports? Who inspired the name of the Stanley Cup? How do players on the bench know when to make line changes? When did goalies begin wearing masks? What teams made up the NHL’s Original Six? What is an “odd man rush”?
This book provides a slew of questions and in-depth answers concerning the traditions, rules, records, and history of hockey. From the early days of hockey to the hugely popular game seen today, Martin Gitlin answers …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781493070923 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1493070924 |
| Author: | Martin Gitlin |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield |
| Imprint: | The Lyons Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 178 |
| Release Date: | 30 September 2023 |
| Weight: | 236g |
| Dimensions: | 215mm x 138mm x 17mm |
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Critics Review
“A quick read that seamlessly blends informative content with an engaging narrative style. Will magnetize hardcore hockey fans looking to enhance their knowledge, as well as readers wanting to learn about the sport.”
About The Author
Martin Gitlin
Martin Gitlin is a veteran author and sportswriter. He has had about 150 books published since 2006, including A Celebration of Animation: The 100 Greatest Cartoon Characters in Television History with Joe Wos. His Great American Cereal Book soared to No.1 in both the Americana and Breakfast Book categories on Amazon immediately upon release and remained there for several months, while his Powerful Moments in Sports: The Most Significant Sporting Events in American History earned critical acclaim. Gitlin won more than 45 awards as a sports journalist from 1991 to 2002, including first place for general excellence from the Associated Press for his coverage of the Indians–Braves World Series in 1995. AP also selected him as one of the top four feature writers in Ohio. Gitlin lives in North Olmsted, Ohio.
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