General Book Search for "9780771078088"

The Battle of Alberta

Paperback
Published : Tuesday 3 October 2017
ISBN : 9780771078088
Price : €24.57


Description

An up-close look at the rivalry between the Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers, told from the perspective of those that were there. Sports writer and on-air personality Mark Spector pays tribute to the provinces hockey heyday with a unique blend of humour and homage.


     "I hated every single guy on the Oilers, cause they all hated me." --Tim Hunter, the Calgary Flames
     
In the 1980s, the province of Alberta was home to the two best hockey teams in the NHL. Aptly dubbed "Death Valley" due to the sheer talent and ability of its players, the province not only begat rivalry with other NHL teams, but also sparked fierce competition within its own borders. Thus began The Battle of Alberta, the historic struggle between the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames.
     In The Battle of Alberta, veteran sports journalist Mark Spector presents homage to Albertan hockey, and the two teams that inspired one of the most bitter competitions in NHL history. Through exclusive interviews with coaches, trainers, and players, Spector provides an unbiased, often hilarious look at the brawls, the clashes, and the schemes. 
     A chronicle of an unforgettable time in hockey history (filled with never-before-seen photographs), The Battle of Alberta is guaranteed to entertain fans and educate newcomers alike.



You may also like ...

Product

The Battle of Alberta

Paperback
03 Oct 2017
Sociology: sport and leisure

€24.57

Extended stock – Dispatch 5-7 days
Product

Navigating Life with Restless Legs Synd...

Paperback
03 Dec 2024
Neurology and clinical neurophysiology

€19.88

Pre-Order
Product

In Search of Responsibility as Education

Hardback
02 Mar 2023
Moral and social purpose of education

€146.25

Extended stock – Dispatch 5-7 days
Product

A Continent Erupts

Hardback
04 Oct 2022
History

€37.43

Extended stock – Dispatch 5-7 days

Reviews