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Book SynopsisThis book is a collection of some of the greatest moments in hockeyâs recent history, told by the gameâs finest broadcasters. Consisting of Stanley Cup-clinching victories, penalty-minute-accruing brawls, and season-altering contests, these storytellersâ fondest moments are shared in The Voices of Hockey.
Trade ReviewSportswriter McKnight, who wrote The Voices of Baseball, turns to his other passion, hockey, which he grew up watching during baseball’s off-season, and the broadcasters who cover the NHL in what McKnight shows is 'arguably the most difficult capacity in the world of major sports.' He conducts 53 interviews with 34 broadcasters, divided into chapters by the 30 major hockey teams.... [E]ach chapter offers fascinating insights, such as Vancouver Canucks announcer John Shorthouse’s description of being 'aghast and in disbelief' while watching Boston Bruin Marty McSorley’s infamous 2000 slashing of Canuck Donald Brashear, which Shorthouse calls one of 'the ugliest incidents in NHL history.' McKnight gives an exemplary history of hockey itself and adds excellent chapters on related subjects such as how changes in hockey arenas have affected how the sport is broadcast, and appends a survey of significant announcers from the past whose influence lives on today. * Publishers Weekly *
This compilation of unforgettable stories from 34 professional commentators lets you discover or relive 50 years of some of the greatest moments in NHL history. * Grand Forks Herald *
Kirk McKnight has nailed the hockey play-by-play experience in his book! He has linked the voices of the game through comprehensive interviews, all of which accurately portray those who describe the action of the world’s fastest game on radio and television. Want to know what it’s like to call the first period of your favorite NHL team? Kirk’s excellent read will keep you in the booth all the way through overtime. -- Mike Fornes, former broadcaster, Dallas Stars, Washington Capitals, and Hartford Whalers
The idea of talking to broadcasters gives hockey fans a unique and informative look at some of the great moments on ice. The stories related through the eyes of those who paint the pictures for fans allows us to relish treasured moments in hockey like nobody else. I highly recommend The Voices of Hockey. It’s a must read for die-hard hockey fans and others who enjoy historical moments from the NHL. -- Chris Maathuis, sports director, KLAS- 8 News Now, Las Vegas
Table of ContentsForeword: Breaking the Ice . . . of Fandom Introduction: The Other Miracle on Ice Chapter 1: Anaheim Ducks Chapter 2: Arizona Coyotes Chapter 3: Boston Bruins Chapter 4: Buffalo Sabres Chapter 5: Calgary Flames Chapter 6: Carolina Hurricanes Chapter 7: Chicago Blackhawks Chapter 8: Colorado Avalanche Chapter 9: Columbus Blue Jackets Chapter 10: Dallas Stars Chapter 11: Detroit Red Wings Chapter 12: Edmonton Oilers Chapter 13: Florida Panthers Chapter 14: Los Angeles Kings Chapter 15: Minnesota Wild Chapter 16: Montreal Canadiens Chapter 17: Nashville Predators Chapter 18: New Jersey Devils Chapter 19: New York Islanders Chapter 20: New York Rangers Chapter 21: Ottawa Senators Chapter 22: Philadelphia Flyers Chapter 23: Pittsburgh Penguins Chapter 24: San Jose Sharks Chapter 25: St. Louis Blues Chapter 26: Tampa Bay Lightning Chapter 27: Toronto Maple Leafs Chapter 28: Vancouver Canucks Chapter 29: Washington Capitals Chapter 30: Winnipeg Jets/Winnipeg Jets “Version 2.0” Chapter 31: You Go Away Mad, We’ll Just Go Away Chapter 32: The Case of Cookie Cutter versus Old School Chapter 33: A Séance from the Booth Chapter 34: Living Legends Epilogue: Winding down the Third Period Bibliography Index About the Author
