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Power Plays: An Inside Look at the Big Business of the National Hockey League
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by Gil Stein
Sales Rank: 1294418
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Features
Cover Type: Hard Cover with 240 pages
Published by: Birch Lane Press October 1997
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 1559724226
ISBN 13 Number: 978-1559724227
Book Dimensions:
9.3 x 6 x 1.1 inches
Weighs: 1.2 pounds
From Library Journal
Former president and CEO of the National Hockey League, Stein has written a less-than-flattering, albeit honest, portrayal of the organization he once headed. Stein's book is a stark contrast to the on-ice glitter and speed that the public sees. While many of his anecdotes are humorous, overall the story reveals the sport's dark side. The author, who still goes to Flyers games, depicts team owners as some of the richest, most powerful men in North America, whose business philosophy is ruthless and motivated purely by money and little love for the game. He sees both a former league president and its Players Association as inept. An entertaining study that knowledgeable readers and armchair enthusiasts will enjoy, it is not, however, an essential purchase. (Photographs not seen.)?Larry Robert Little, Penticton P.L., B.C.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Description
This explosive book, by the most recent past president of the NHL, reveals what really goes on behind the scenes in professional hockey. Filled with entertaining anecdotes and personal vignettes written with total candor, Power Plays is as exciting as winning the Stanley Cup.
Reader Reviews
BY DAN MORELAND Of the four major sports, the most volatile when it comes to it's management is the National Hockey League. "Power Plays" is the first book I can think of to truly expose the inner workings of the NHL. Told from an insider's point of view, this is a must for any fan of the sport. Especially enjoyable were the retellings of the NHL-WHA merger and the referee walkout during the NJ-Boston playoff game. Most of the book is hard to put down, but there are two chapters that make it drag. One is how Clarence Campbell was overthrown as NHL Prez in the 1970s. Stein then uses the final chapter to defend the Hall of Fame's decision to induct him while still President in 1993, a read that seems to drag on forever. Nonetheless, "Power Plays" is the only recent insider's look into the wackiest of the 4 big leagues. Plus, the first few chapters about the Broad Street Bullies are priceless! Since the book was written in 1997, the crazy goings on with the Islanders, Coyotes, Hurricanes, and Penguins franchises of the last few years is not included. Nor are other great hockey tales such as Eric Lindros and other players battles with management; or the Marty McSorely incident. Al Stracken? Al Morganti? Possible books, guys? . . . .
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