Unstoppable!

Unstoppable!
Author: The Daily Herald
Publisher: Triumph Books
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2013-07-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1600788912

"This is an unofficial publication. This book is in no way affiliated with, licensed by, or endorsed by the NHL or the Chicago Blackhawks"--Title page verso.

The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Detroit Red Wings

The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Detroit Red Wings
Author: Ted Kulfan
Publisher: Triumph Books
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2009-10-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 160078240X

If you're a through-thick-and-thin sports fan, The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly is especially for you. It will remind you of the great times and bring a smile to your face knowing you stuck with the team through the bad times, proving your loyalty. For everyone else, this warts-and-all portrait will provide countless fond memories, goose bumps, and laughs.

Were You There?

Were You There?
Author: Stephen Mulligan
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2022-03-25
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 163867454X

Were You There? Over 200 Wonderful, Weird, and Wacky Moments from the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa (1996-2020) By: Stephen Mulligan Just like his first two books, Were You There? Over 300 Wonderful, Weird and Wacky Moments from the Pittsburgh Civic/Mellon Arena and Were You There? Over 300 Wonderful, Weird and Wacky Moments from Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Stadium, author Stephen Mulligan continues his series with this latest book, Were You There? Over 200 Wonderful, Weird and Wacky Moments from Ottawa’s Canadian Tire Centre (1996-2020). Here, Stephen takes readers on another memorable journey of special events. Beginning with its opening day on January 15, 1996 to 2020, the book details 25 years of the hits and misses of this west end Ottawa structure. Many of the greatest moments came from the accomplishments of athletes and entertainers who performed there. They include Wayne Gretzky, Daniel Alfredsson, Eric Lindros, Alexander Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby, Neil Diamond, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Alanis Morissette, The Tragically Hip, Stompin’ Tom Connors and several others. All of these talented individuals/groups, along with a host of “ordinary” folks have a moment(s) in this book. Were You There?

100 Things Blackhawks Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

100 Things Blackhawks Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Author: Tab Bamford
Publisher: Triumph Books
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2016-10-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1633196380

With special stories and experiences from fans and memorable moments about past and present players and coaches, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Blackhawks fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things Blackhawks covers the team’s 49-year championship drought, and the transition from Chicago Stadium to the United Center. Now updated through the 2015–2016 season, it also includes the Hawks’ triumphant win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2015 Stanley Cup final.

100 Things Penguins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

100 Things Penguins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Author: Rick Buker
Publisher: Triumph Books
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2018-11-13
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1641251301

With traditions, records, and Penguins lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Pittsburgh fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, behind-the-scenes tales, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players like Sidney Crosby, Mario Lemieux, Paul Coffey, Jaromir Jagr, and Evgeni Malkin. This guide to all things Penguins covers which player is considered the "original Penguin," the team's first player to score 50 goals in a season, the Pens' recent back-to-back Stanley Cup wins, and more.

Hawkeytown

Hawkeytown
Author: Chicago Tribune Staff
Publisher: Agate Publishing
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2013-06-18
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1572844647

The Chicago Blackhawks played an abbreviated but unforgettable 2013 season. It began with a 5-2 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings, continued with a record-setting 24-game run to start the season without a regulation loss and ended with a mighty march toward a second National Hockey League championship in four seasons. Hawkeytown: The Chicago Blackhawks' Unforgettable 2013 Season captures all of those thrilling moments through news reports, columns and photos that originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune. From a long labor dispute that finally ended in January to the gritty and inspired performances of forward Patrick Sharp, goaltender Corey Crawford and team captain Jonathan Toews, among others, Hawkeytown is a special keepsake for any true Hawks fan.

A Chosen Bullet

A Chosen Bullet
Author: Bill Renje
Publisher: Ambassador International
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2010-12-17
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1935507451

A Chosen Bullet is the story of what Bill's passion as a Chicago sports fan has taught him in life and the struggles this passion helped him to overcome from the day a 9mm bullet ripped through his neck from five feet away. Bill's life has been contrasted by deep darkness and then glorious light, characterized by overcoming through perseverance, stained by first underachieving and then finally experiencing success that few will ever know. A bottomed-out permanently paralyzed teenager becomes a two-time Paralympic gold medalist, a very happily married man, a blessed father of three children, and a successful businessman. With the support of family and eventually a deep-abiding Christian faith providing his foundation, these values and lessons intertwining with Bill's thirty-three year journey as a Chicago fan take him from tragedy to triumph.

Tales from the Nashville Predators Locker Room

Tales from the Nashville Predators Locker Room
Author: Kristopher Martel
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2019-01-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1683582314

In 1998, the Predators joined the NHL as an expansion team, marking the start of what’s been a wild ride ever since! Tales from the Nashville Predators Locker Room covers all the stories, from the adventures around the inaugural season, to Nashville’s storied rivalry against the Detroit Red Wings, road reports from players competing abroad during the 2004 lockout, the heartbreak of the 2010 playoff loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, the jubilation of winning a playoff series in 2011, the Matt Duchene offside goal controversy in 2013 that in turn helped to prompt official reviews, the art of the trade and how General Manager David Poile has helped land some of the biggest superstars on the roster, and of course the 2017 Stanley Cup Finals. In this insider’s account, the Predators’ greatest players and coaches—past and present—come to life. From P.K. Subban and Shea Weber, to Jason Arnott, Pekka Rinne, Filip Forsberg, Mike Fisher, and everyone in between, Fox Sports Tennessee correspondent Kristopher Martel covers it all. The perfect gift for any fan of Nashville hockey!

If These Walls Could Talk: Chicago Blackhawks

If These Walls Could Talk: Chicago Blackhawks
Author: Mark Lazerus
Publisher: Triumph Books
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2017-11-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 163319938X

Led by stars like Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith, and Brent Seabrook, the Chicago Blackhawks are a modern NHL powerhouse, as much a part of Chicago as the Willis Tower or The Bean at Millennium Park. In If These Walls Could Talk: Chicago Blackhawks, Mark Lazerus chronicles the team's rise from the dark ages of the 2000s to the golden age of the 2010s through never-before-told stories from inside the dressing room, aboard the team plane, at the players' homes, and — especially in the case of the rowdy 2009-2010 team that started it all — in countless Chicago bars. If These Walls Could Talk: Chicago Blackhawks will bring readers closer to their favorite players than ever before. It's a book Hawks fans won't want to be without.

Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators
Author: Chris Robinson
Publisher: James Lorimer & Company
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2013-09-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1459405579

The Ottawa Senators have had a long and storied history as one of the original -- and dominant -- Canadian hockey franchises. Stocked with skilled and adventurous players, the early Senators were known for their aggressive play and never-say-die attitude. The fascinating story of the team continues into the present with the thrilling account of how a new franchise was secured, complete with hopes for Stanley Cups in the future.