Hockey History Books

[Nalens Oga]

What do you guys think are the best 1917-42 books or resources? I have a bunch of stuff for the O6 era but don't see as much specific to 27-42 outside of one book on the Patricks' family. I know it's discussed in a few general hockey history books like Putting A Roof On Winter or the Brian McFarlane stuff or those coffee table type history books.

 

[seventieslord]

What do you guys think are the best 1917-42 books or resources? I have a bunch of stuff for the O6 era but don't see as much specific to 27-42 outside of one book on the Patricks' family. I know it's discussed in a few general hockey history books like Putting A Roof On Winter or the Brian McFarlane stuff or those coffee table type history books.

It's a really badly covered era. Here are a few that can help, even if not much:

- Old Scores, New Goals
- The Montreal Maroons
- Eddie Shore and that Old Time Hockey
- If You Can't Beat 'em In the Alley
- Behind the Cheering
- Win, Tie or Wrangle
- When the Rangers were Young
- A Rare Jewel For a King
- Hockey's Gashouse Gang (Ed Fitkin)
- The Hockey Book (Bill Roche)
- Hockey (Red Dutton)
- Howie Morenz' biography (name escapes me)
- The Trail of the Stanley Cup, Vol. 2
- Down the Ice (Foster Hewitt)
- Footloose In Hockey (Ed Fitkin)
- Those Were the Days (Fischler)

Also - look through the ATD section for the past 7-8 years. Anytime I drafted a team of players in the ATD, MLD or AAA, I did a full bio where I typed out whatever information I could find in my library. If you pick out players from this era, pay attention to which books my passages came from. That should also shed more light on which books have the best info on this era.

In these roster threads, I should have a good detailed roster post in every draft from MLD 9 and onwards, except ATDs 2012-2014, and a couple of lower end drafts (all AA, a couple AAA). Also, the 2015 and 2016 drafts are not listed there but are well worth hunting down.

 

[Killion]

... but are well worth hunting down.

... I'd be goin with 70's suggestions. All day, every day. Smart boy.

 

[quoipourquoi]

I was just given Stan Fischler's "Hockey Stars of 1974". I'm excited.

 

[reckoning]

I've been browsing through lists of hockey books on amazon looking for some new stuff to read. These are the ones that looked the most interesting to me. Has anyone here read any of these?

Ice Wars by Gil Martin: It's about the Islanders/Rangers rivalry over the years. Looks very good, but expensive. Stan Fischler has a book out on the same topic, but I'd rather not get that one because....it's Fischler

One Night Only by Ken Reid: A collection of interviews with players who only played one game in the NHL.

Captain: My Life and Career by Darryl Sittler: I was hoping this might be a first-hand account of the insanity of the Ballard years in Toronto, but reviews I've seen indicate that it's mostly just photographs of Sittler's career.

The End of the Montreal Jinx by K.P. Wee: About the Bruins finally beating Montreal in the playoffs in '88 and into the early-90s.

Stat Shot: The Ultimate Guide to Hockey Analytics by Rob Vollman: Is there any type of historical analysis or comparison, or is it just a explanation of the current stats like Corsi?

I'm also interested in the Red Kelly auto-biography, the Reggie Leach book, and Eric Zweig's book on Art Ross.


Can anyone recommend any of these?

 

[kaiser matias]

Has anyone had a chance yet to read Joining the Clubs The Business of the National Hockey League to 1945 by J. Andrew Ross (2015). Its a fairly new, seemingly more academic, look at the early business of the NHL, so possibly a good companion to John Chi-Kit Wong's Lords of the Rinks. I plan on getting a copy myself, just can't justify a $50 book purchase right now.

 

[decma]

Has anyone read The Canada Cup of Hockey Fact and Stat Book by H J Anderson?

https://www.amazon.com/Canada-Hocke...F8&qid=1481520164&sr=8-16&keywords=canada+cup

Any comments on it?

Thanks.

 

[seventieslord]

I've been browsing through lists of hockey books on amazon looking for some new stuff to read. These are the ones that looked the most interesting to me. Has anyone here read any of these?

Ice Wars by Gil Martin: It's about the Islanders/Rangers rivalry over the years. Looks very good, but expensive. Stan Fischler has a book out on the same topic, but I'd rather not get that one because....it's Fischler

One Night Only by Ken Reid: A collection of interviews with players who only played one game in the NHL.

Captain: My Life and Career by Darryl Sittler: I was hoping this might be a first-hand account of the insanity of the Ballard years in Toronto, but reviews I've seen indicate that it's mostly just photographs of Sittler's career.

The End of the Montreal Jinx by K.P. Wee: About the Bruins finally beating Montreal in the playoffs in '88 and into the early-90s.

Stat Shot: The Ultimate Guide to Hockey Analytics by Rob Vollman: Is there any type of historical analysis or comparison, or is it just a explanation of the current stats like Corsi?

I'm also interested in the Red Kelly auto-biography, the Reggie Leach book, and Eric Zweig's book on Art Ross.


Can anyone recommend any of these?

I can't comment on the others, but Stat Shot was outstanding. I couldn't put it down. The chapter on projecting prospects and differentiating junior players by age is essential reading.

 

[Chili]

I was just given Stan Fischler's "Hockey Stars of 1974". I'm excited.

I have the 1970 version.

I have a lot of hockey books, Total Hockey is the best.

I found an old one recently, Hockey's Hall of Fame by Tim Moriarty bios of hof'ers.

I also found, from my youth, a 2 record set produced by Frank Selke Jr and Ralph Mellanby on Hockey Night in Canada which has a wealth of old recording clips of significant events (first broadcast clip 1927 - first penalty shot 1935 - interviews with players going back to the 1930's - the Morenz funeral, etc.)

 

[seventieslord]

OK, now I'm here for recommendations. In 2008 and 2009, I bought just about every hockey book I could get my hands on, before toning it down considerably. I've bought very few in the past 5 years now. It's hard to say exactly what topics I am the most interested in. I would say there is no topic I'm not at least somewhat interested in reading about. But with a collection so large already, a book really needs to make me feel like it will fill a void in my collection. Here are some that have piqued my interest in recent years:

- Behind the Moves (Jason Ferris)
- Empire of Ice (Craig Bowlsby)
- A Great Game (Stephen Harper)
- Blue Lines, Goal Lines & Bottom Lines (Greg Oliver)
- Eddie Shore and that Old-Time Hockey (C. Michael Hiam)
- Dit Clapper and The Rise Of The Boston Bruins (Stewart Richardson)
- Puckstruck: Distracted, Delighted and Distressed by Canada's Hockey Obsession (Stephen Smith)
- Art Ross: The Hockey Legend Who Built the Bruins (Eric Zweig)
- 50 Greatest Red Wings (Bob Duff)
- Bench Bosses (Matt DiBiase)
- Ice Warriors: The Pacific Coast/Western Hockey League 1948-1974 (John Stott)
- Joining the Clubs The Business of the National Hockey League to 1945 (J. Andrew Ross)
- Hockey Confidential (Bob McKenzie)

As you can see, the above is a pretty eclectic mix of topics and that's because these books are really just meant to fill holes. So, for the guy who has everything, what would you recommend?

 

[greyraven8]

OK, now I'm here for recommendations. In 2008 and 2009, I bought just about every hockey book I could get my hands on, before toning it down considerably. I've bought very few in the past 5 years now. It's hard to say exactly what topics I am the most interested in. I would say there is no topic I'm not at least somewhat interested in reading about. But with a collection so large already, a book really needs to make me feel like it will fill a void in my collection. Here are some that have piqued my interest in recent years:

- Behind the Moves (Jason Ferris)
- Empire of Ice (Craig Bowlsby)
- A Great Game (Stephen Harper)
- Blue Lines, Goal Lines & Bottom Lines (Greg Oliver)
- Eddie Shore and that Old-Time Hockey (C. Michael Hiam)
- Dit Clapper and The Rise Of The Boston Bruins (Stewart Richardson)
- Puckstruck: Distracted, Delighted and Distressed by Canada's Hockey Obsession (Stephen Smith)
- Art Ross: The Hockey Legend Who Built the Bruins (Eric Zweig)
- 50 Greatest Red Wings (Bob Duff)
- Bench Bosses (Matt DiBiase)
- Ice Warriors: The Pacific Coast/Western Hockey League 1948-1974 (John Stott)
- Joining the Clubs The Business of the National Hockey League to 1945 (J. Andrew Ross)
- Hockey Confidential (Bob McKenzie)

As you can see, the above is a pretty eclectic mix of topics and that's because these books are really just meant to fill holes. So, for the guy who has everything, what would you recommend?

If you are trying to find something outside of the usual hockey book subjects a couple books spring to mind:
'Architecture on Ice' (which only came out last year)
http://www.mqup.ca/architecture-on-ice-products-9780773548138.php

Also 'The Stick' by Dowbiggin
http://www.hockeybookreviews.com/2009/02/stick-by-bruce-dowbiggin.html

 

[seventieslord]

If you are trying to find something outside of the usual hockey book subjects a couple books spring to mind:
'Architecture on Ice' (which only came out last year)
http://www.mqup.ca/architecture-on-ice-products-9780773548138.php

Also 'The Stick' by Dowbiggin
http://www.hockeybookreviews.com/2009/02/stick-by-bruce-dowbiggin.html

Thank you! Not quite my thing, but these are the kinds of ideas I'm seeking.

 

[Canadiens1958]

Leandre Normand

If you can handle the French language the various books on the history of the Canadiens by Leandre Normand are all excellent plus, well illustrated with obscure data and interesting stats at times.

 

[Killion]

.... aaand...

I recently picked up The Rebel League by Ed Willes because I saw it was mentioned in one of the threads here, and I'm quite enjoying it. I'd like to broaden my horizon on the history of topic.

My interest is more so on the business side of hockey, but I definitely will take more general topics on history. Any suggestions or picks?

Carry on here Silver Arrow.

 

[DowntownBooster]

For fans of the WHA and Winnipeg Jets in particular, there are a couple of must reads. BACK IN THE BIGS provides a great background to the beginnings of the Winnipeg Jets and the signing of Bobby Hull through their success in the WHA, their entry to the NHL in 1979 to their departure from Winnipeg in 1996 and the rebirth in 2011. THE HOT LINE focuses on one of the greatest lines in hockey history (Bobby Hull, Anders Hedberg and Ulf Nilsson) and how their style of play would transform they way the game would be played in the future by teams in the NHL including the 5 time Stanley Cup champion Edmonton Oilers.

 

[ResilientBeast]

OK, now I'm here for recommendations. In 2008 and 2009, I bought just about every hockey book I could get my hands on, before toning it down considerably. I've bought very few in the past 5 years now. It's hard to say exactly what topics I am the most interested in. I would say there is no topic I'm not at least somewhat interested in reading about. But with a collection so large already, a book really needs to make me feel like it will fill a void in my collection. Here are some that have piqued my interest in recent years:

- Behind the Moves (Jason Ferris)
- Empire of Ice (Craig Bowlsby)
- A Great Game (Stephen Harper)
- Blue Lines, Goal Lines & Bottom Lines (Greg Oliver)
- Eddie Shore and that Old-Time Hockey (C. Michael Hiam)
- Dit Clapper and The Rise Of The Boston Bruins (Stewart Richardson)
- Puckstruck: Distracted, Delighted and Distressed by Canada's Hockey Obsession (Stephen Smith)
- Art Ross: The Hockey Legend Who Built the Bruins (Eric Zweig)
- 50 Greatest Red Wings (Bob Duff)
- Bench Bosses (Matt DiBiase)
- Ice Warriors: The Pacific Coast/Western Hockey League 1948-1974 (John Stott)
- Joining the Clubs The Business of the National Hockey League to 1945 (J. Andrew Ross)
- Hockey Confidential (Bob McKenzie)

As you can see, the above is a pretty eclectic mix of topics and that's because these books are really just meant to fill holes. So, for the guy who has everything, what would you recommend?

Hmm, I think I've read all of those my favorites were Empire of Ice and A Great Game more because I was trying to flesh out my understanding of the PCHA and pre-NHL hockey.

 

[seventieslord]

Hmm, I think I've read all of those my favorites were Empire of Ice and A Great Game more because I was trying to flesh out my understanding of the PCHA and pre-NHL hockey.

You've read Behind the Moves and Joining the Clubs? They're not exactly cheap or easy to get. And they're such limited press items that I can't imagine a library stocking them.

Even Greg Oliver's book. the cheapest I can find it used right now would be CAD$36 after shipping.

 

[ResilientBeast]

You've read Behind the Moves and Joining the Clubs? They're not exactly cheap or easy to get. And they're such limited press items that I can't imagine a library stocking them.

Even Greg Oliver's book. the cheapest I can find it used right now would be CAD$36 after shipping.

The Goodwills here are a treasure trove sometimes

Got my copy of The Red Army for $2

I had to check my shelves but looks like I was wrong I am missing Behind the Moves but I think I've read it somewhere...my schools library has a surprisingly deep collection of hockey books

 

[seventieslord]

The Goodwills here are a treasure trove sometimes

Got my copy of The Red Army for $2

I had to check my shelves but looks like I was wrong I am missing Behind the Moves but I think I've read it somewhere...my schools library has a surprisingly deep collection of hockey books

Behind the Moves is only available here: http://nhlgms.com/

It's highly unlikely any library would purchase a book for so much when it's for such a niche market. Also, I can't imagine there's a used market for it because who's going to sell their copy after spending $100? I sure won't.

How did you get Joining the Clubs? I couldn't find a used copy on the entire internet and had to buy it new. Considering it's $50 new and a limited university-pressed item (Syracuse, of all places), I can't imagine it being at an Edmonton library or randomly showing up in a goodwill.

 

[ResilientBeast]

Behind the Moves is only available here: http://nhlgms.com/

It's highly unlikely any library would purchase a book for so much when it's for such a niche market. Also, I can't imagine there's a used market for it because who's going to sell their copy? I sure won't.

How did you get Joining the Clubs? I couldn't find a used copy on the entire internet and considering it's $50 new an a limited university-pressed item (Syracuse, of all places), I can't imagine it being at a library or randomly showing up in a goodwill.

I could've sworn I browsed it there hmm, my university does have a full set of Trail which shocked me.

I recognize the title, I'll check later when I get home

 

[seventieslord]

I could've sworn I browsed it there hmm, my university does have a full set of Trail which shocked me.

I recognize the title, I'll check later when I get home

Honestly, if a book is $50 new and it hasn't been out long enough for me to be able to find a used copy for half that, I'd tend to pass on it and revisit in a few years, but this one looked incredibly interesting and extensive, so I bit the bullet and paid full price. It has not disappointed. It's 442 pages, but the book text ends at 326. The rest is appendices, footnotes, bibliography and index - just to give an idea of how heavily researched it is.

 

[reckoning]

OK, now I'm here for recommendations. In 2008 and 2009, I bought just about every hockey book I could get my hands on, before toning it down considerably. I've bought very few in the past 5 years now. It's hard to say exactly what topics I am the most interested in. I would say there is no topic I'm not at least somewhat interested in reading about. But with a collection so large already, a book really needs to make me feel like it will fill a void in my collection. Here are some that have piqued my interest in recent years:

- Behind the Moves (Jason Ferris)
- Empire of Ice (Craig Bowlsby)
- A Great Game (Stephen Harper)
- Blue Lines, Goal Lines & Bottom Lines (Greg Oliver)
- Eddie Shore and that Old-Time Hockey (C. Michael Hiam)
- Dit Clapper and The Rise Of The Boston Bruins (Stewart Richardson)
- Puckstruck: Distracted, Delighted and Distressed by Canada's Hockey Obsession (Stephen Smith)
- Art Ross: The Hockey Legend Who Built the Bruins (Eric Zweig)
- 50 Greatest Red Wings (Bob Duff)
- Bench Bosses (Matt DiBiase)
- Ice Warriors: The Pacific Coast/Western Hockey League 1948-1974 (John Stott)
- Joining the Clubs The Business of the National Hockey League to 1945 (J. Andrew Ross)
- Hockey Confidential (Bob McKenzie)

As you can see, the above is a pretty eclectic mix of topics and that's because these books are really just meant to fill holes. So, for the guy who has everything, what would you recommend?

I realize this post was made three months ago, but I really enjoyed the Eddie Shore book and highly recommend it. It helped that Shore is such a fascinating figure, but Hiam did a good job showing Shore's human side, which too often gets lost amongst all the stories of his tyrannical side. With most posters here are familiar with the highlights of Shore's hockey career, Hiam was still able to provide a new research and put everything together in an engaging read. His account of the 1939 Bruins-Rangers semifinal made it sound like arguably the most epic playoff series of all-time.

I found the Greg Oliver book to be very hit-and-miss. Basically it's a bunch of photographs of documents from one fans collections with a write-up beside each entry. It's the kind of stuff that would be cool to own or even see in person, but doesn't have the same effect in a book. There are a lot of interesting items here, but also some that seem pointless (a lot of the player contracts seem the same). The book is worth picking up, but it's pricey.

 

[Killion]

I found the Greg Oliver book to be very hit-and-miss. Basically it's a bunch of photographs of documents from one fans collections with a write-up beside each entry. It's the kind of stuff that would be cool to own or even see in person, but doesn't have the same effect in a book. There are a lot of interesting items here, but also some that seem pointless (a lot of the player contracts seem the same). The book is worth picking up, but it's pricey.

Yes, its a bit "dry" and would be of more interest to someone interested in the history of the business side of the game of hockey. Torontonian Allan Stitt, the guy who collected all of these documents over a few decades ranging from player contracts to sponsorship agreements & so on is a Lawyer/Mediator himself though not hockey or even sports related. I believe he's subsequent to that book being published donated his collection to the HHOF where I'd imagine they'd house it at the Mastercard Center. Leafs/Marlies practice facility, high performance sports ctr, Hockey Canada in there, Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame etc and includes the HHOF Resource Center.

For anyone writing a book or perhaps a graduate student writing a thesis on the history of the business of the professional game it'll be an excellent resource. There are quite a few extremely interesting & entertaining, edifying anecdotal aspects included in the book so one certainly worth having. It's actually kind of amusing when you think about it. Some documents you could understand there being of importance & worth preserving, with monetary values & of interest to collectors & museums etc however in this case, well, he "collected" just about everything he could get his hands on no matter how insignificant they may be. Eccentric. Eccentricities almost always entertaining. Fun reads.

 

[JMCx4]

I couldn't find an equivalent thread anywhere in the "General Hockey Discussion" section of the Boards, so I'll start this here & the mods can decide if it should be moved or merged with a thread that I missed.

Here is the list of hockey-related books that I've read over the last 10+ years, listed alphabetically by title. Feel free to add your own reading lists on the topic by reply. I'm always looking for new titles to consider.
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· A Breed Apart: An Illustrated History of Goaltending, by Douglas Hunter

· All Roads Lead to Hockey: Reports from Northern Canada to the Mexican Border, by Bill Boyd
· As The Puck Turns: A Personal Journey Through The World Of Hockey, by Brian Conacher

· Between The Pipes: A Revealing Look at Hockey’s Legendary Goalies, by Randi Druzin

· Big Bucks and Blue Pucks, from Hull to Gretzky, an anecdotal history of the late, great World Hockey Association, by Murray Greig

· Breakaway: From Behind the Iron Curtain to the NHL, by Tal Pinchevsky

· Breaking The Ice: The Black Experience in Professional Hockey, by Cecil Harris

· Brodeur: Beyond the Crease, with Damien Cox

· Calling The Shots: Memoirs of an NHL Referee, by Bruce Hood

· Chasing the Dream: Life in the American Hockey League, by Ted Starkey

· Chill Factor: How a Minor-League Hockey Team Changed a City Forever, by David Paitson and Craig Merz

· Cyclone Taylor, A Hockey Legend, by Eric Whitehead

· Eleven Seconds: A Story of Tragedy, Courage, and Triumph, by Travis Roy, E.M. Swift

· From Behind The Red Line – A North American Hockey Player In Russia, by Tod Hartje with Lawrence Martin

· Gordie Howe's Son: A Hall of Fame Life in the Shadow of Mr. Hockey, by Mark Howe

· Growing Up Hockey: The Life and Times of Everyone Who Ever Loved the Game, by Brian Kennedy

· Hello Canada! The Life and Times of Foster Hewitt, by Scott Young

· Hockey, by Gerald Eskenazi

· Hockey Dreams: Memories of a Man Who Couldn’t Play, by David Adams Richards

· Hockey Night in Dixie: Minor Pro Hockey in the American South, by Jon C. Stott

· Hockey Superstitions: From Playoff Beards to Crossed Sticks and Lucky Socks, by Andrew Podnieks

· Hockey Sur Glace – Stories, by Peter LaSalle

· Hockey Towns: Stories of Small Town Hockey in Canada, by Bill Boyd

· Hockey ... under winter skies, by Peter Shostak

· Home Game – Hockey and Life In Canada, by Ken Dryden and Roy MacGregor

· Home Ice: Reflections on Backyard Rinks and Frozen Ponds, by Jack Falla

· Ice It Down: A Look at Pro Hockey Through A Trainer's Eyes, by Brian Patafie

· Ice Time: The Story of Hockey, by Michael McKinley

· Ice Warriors: the Pacific Coast/Western Hockey League, by Jon C. Stott

· In The Bin: Reckless and Rude Stories from the Penalty Boxes of the NHL, by Lloyd Freeberg

· In The Crease: Goaltenders Look at Life in the NHL, by Dick Irvin

· Jacques Plante: The Man Who Changed the Face of Hockey, by Todd Denault

· Journeyman – The Many Triumphs (and even more numerous defeats) Of A Guy Who’s Seen Just About Everything In The Game Of Hockey, by Sean Pronger with Dan Murphy

· Killer, The Brian Kilrea Story – A Life In Hockey, as told to James Davidson

· King Leary, by Paul Quarrington

· Live from Radio Rinkside: The Bob Chase Story, by Bob Chase as told to Blake Sebring

· Midnight Hockey: All About Beer, the Boys, and the Real Canadian Game, by Bill Gaston

· My Country Is Hockey: How Hockey Explains Canadian Culture, History, Politics, Heroes, French-English Rivalry and Who We Are as Canadians, by Brian Kennedy

· Odd Man Rush: A Harvard Kid’s Hockey Odyssey from Central Park to Somewhere in Sweden–with Stops Along the Way, by Bill Keenan

· Of Ice And Men – The Craft of Hockey, by Bruce Dowbiggin

· One Night Only: Conversations with the NHL’s One-Game Wonders, by Ken Reid

· Open Ice: Reflections and Confessions of a Hockey Lifer, by Jack Falla

· Open Net: A Professional Amateur in the World of Big-Time Hockey, by George Plimpton

· Putting a Roof on Winter, by Michael McKinley

· Reality Check: Travels in the Australian Ice Hockey League, by Will Brodie

· Rink Burgers, by Todd Devonshire

· Rinkside – A Family Story of Courage & Inspiration, by Craig McCarty

· Saved - A Novel, by Jack Falla

· Slap Shot Original: The Man, The Foil, The Legend, by Dave Hanson with Ross Bernstein

· Slim and None: My Wild Ride from the WHA to the NHL and All the Way to Hollywood, by Howard Baldwin

· Small Town Glory: The Story Of The Kenora Thistles' Remarkable Quest For The Stanley Cup, by John Danakas & Richard Brignall

· Stellicktricity: Stories, Highlights, and Other Hockey Juice from a Life Plugged into the Game, by Gord Stellick

· Sudden Death – The Incredible Saga of the 1986 Swift Current Broncos, by Leesa Culp, Gregg Drinnan & Bob Wilkie

· Tales From The Bus Leagues: 100 wild stories about life on the road and behind the scenes, through the eyes of a career minor leaguer, by Jamie McKinven

· Tales of a First-Round Nothing: My Life as an NHL Footnote, by Terry Ryan

· The Best Game You Can Name, by Dave Bidini

· The Best of Down Goes Brown, by Sean McIndoe

· The Best Seat in the House: Stories from the NHL - Inside the Room, on the Ice and on the Bench, by Jamie McLennan

· The Final Call: Hockey Stories from a Legend in Stripes, by Kerry Fraser

· The Game: 20th Anniversary Edition, by Ken Dryden

· The Game Of Our Lives, by Peter Gzowski

· The Hockey Tour: 30 arenas, 2 fans, 1 season, by Kimberly Abrahams and Danielle Benso

· The Home Team: Fathers, Sons & Hockey, by Roy MacGregor

· The Last Season, by Roy MacGrego

· The Making of Champions: Life in Canada’s Junior A Leagues, by Robert Olver

· The Memorial Cup: Canada's National Junior Hockey Championship, by Richard M. Lapp & Alec Macauley

· The Original Six: How the Canadiens, Bruins, Rangers, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, and Red Wings Laid the Groundwork for Today’s National Hockey League, by Lew Freedman

· The Patricks: Hockey’s Royal Family, by Eric Whitehead

· The Puck Starts Here, by Garth Vaugha

· The Rebel League: The Short and Unruly Life of the World Hockey Association, by Ed Willes

· The Rink: Stories from Hockey's Home Towns, by Chris Cuthbert & Scott Russell

· The Stick: A history, a celebration, an elegy, by Bruce Dowbiggin

· The Third Best Hull, by Dennis Hull & Robert Thompson

· They Don't Play Hockey In Heaven: A Dream, A Team, and My Comeback Season, by Ken Baker

· This Is Russia: Life in the KHL - Doctors, bazas and millions of air miles, by Bernd Bruckler, Risto Pakarinen

· Tropic of Hockey: My Search for the Game in Unlikely Places, by Dave Bidini

· View from Section 26: A fan’s look at the minor leagues featuring pro hockey’s most unwanted team, by Curtis Walke

· Zamboni Rodeo – Chasing Hockey Dreams from Austin to Albuquerque, by Jason Cohen

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[Killion]

^^^ I would say thats well read. Some interesting & excellent books there.