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. Adam Raider 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.
General
Imprint: |
University of Nebraska Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2023 |
Authors: |
Adam Raider
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Dimensions: |
254 x 178mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
272 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4962-3754-5 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-4962-3754-4 |
Barcode: |
9781496237545 |
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