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The Battle of Alberta
Author: Mark Spector
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Published: 2017-10-03
Total Pages: 306
ISBN-13: 0771078080
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn 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 province's 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.
The Home Team
Author: Dave Pratt
Publisher: Ambassador International
Published: 2022-11-15
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 1649604505
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSam Anthem has always been a team player, leading his Home Team on secret missions around the world and chasing down bad guys for the U.S. government. But Sam has never had a place to call home or someone to go home to. Consuelo Zamora has been serving as a missionary nurse, but her work has led her to be forced to work with some South American drug lords in order to provide medicine for the common people. After being rescued by Sam and his Home Team, Consuelo settles into a new position in Olympia, Washington, to work with a community center there. But somehow, trouble always follows her, and Sam Anthem seems to always be nearby to save the day. When Sam is forced on a two-month vacation, he is introduced to a former covert ops soldier-turned pastor. But the vacation takes a turn when the Home Team comes under attack. As the team fights to stay alive against an unknown adversary, Sam begins to wonder if there is more to life than just the job. With his life on the line, Sam must decide between the job or his newfound faith and possible love.
Playing With Fire
Author: Theo Fleury
Publisher: Triumph Books
Published: 2009-10-01
Total Pages: 342
ISBN-13: 161749075X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn Playing With Fire, Theo Fleury takes us behind the bench during his glorious days as an NHL player, and talks about growing up devastatingly poor and in chaos at home. Dark personal issues began to surface, and drinking, drugs, gambling, and girls ultimately derailed a career that had him destined for the Hall of Fame. Fleury shares all in this raw, captivating, and honest look at the previously untold story of one the game's greatest heroes.
The Sports Hall of Fame Encyclopedia
Author: Dave Blevins
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2011-12-23
Total Pages: 1303
ISBN-13: 1461673704
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 1936, the Baseball Hall of Fame was established to honor the legends of the sport. The first inductees were some of the greatest names of the dugout, including Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth. Less than ten years later, in 1945, the Hockey Hall of Fame inducted its first members. The Soccer Hall of Fame was established in 1950, followed by the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1959, and the Football Hall of Fame in 1963. In all, more than 1,400 inductees—players, teams, and behind the scenes personnel—have been enshrined in these five halls of fame. The Sports Hall of Fame Encyclopedia is a comprehensive listing of each inductee elected into one or more of these major sports halls of fame. From Hank Aaron to Fred Zollner, this book contains biographical information, sport and position(s) played, and career statistics (when applicable) of each of the more than 1,400 honorees. The book also includes specific appendixes for each shrine, in which inductees are listed alphabetically and by year of induction. Also included are appendixes briefly describing the history of each hall of fame.
The Calgary Flames
Author: Peter Boer
Publisher: OverTime Books
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781897277072
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the early days at the Corral to the supercharged celebrations on the Red Mile in 2004, this young team has sparked a great deal of excitement from its fans. Read more about Calgary's heroes on ice: - The Flames originally played out of the old Corral, which held barely 7000 people, and the organization operated out of a trailer in Stampede Park - Lanny McDonald scored the Stanley Cup winning goal in what turned out to be his final NHL game in 1989 - Joe Nieuwendyk, team captain from 1991 to 1995, was one of only a handful of rookies to score more than 50 goals in his first NHL season - Sergei Priakin joined the Flames roster as the first player from the USSR to be allowed to play in the NHL - Sergei Makarov, once a part of the feared KLM line of the CCCP team, won the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year in his first year in the NHL at the age of 31 - The Flames traded Joe Nieuwendyk to Dallas for a little-known prospect named Jarome Iginla - Theoren Fleury started his career in Calgary before his life began to spiral out of control - Two of the Sutter brothers (Brian and Darryl) have coached the Flames in the last 10 years - Players such as Jarome Iginla, Mika Kiprusoff and Dion Phaneuf are set to take the Calgary Flames into a new era of victories and hope for the Stanley Cup. And so much more...
The Sports Hall of Fame Encyclopedia
Author: David Blevins
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 1302
ISBN-13: 0810861305
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProvides a comprehensive listing, including biographical information and statistics, of each athlete inducted into one of the major sports halls of fame.
Iginla Sparks the Flames
Author: Mike Leonetti
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
Published: 2014-09
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 1443128732
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRiley is a Calgary Flames fan who dreams of playing organized hockey--but it just isn't something his family can afford. Riley is applying for financial help when he meets Flames captain Jarome Iginla! After learning that Iginla grew up working hard for what he has, and seeing that even with his fame and talent this hockey superstar is a kind and generous person, Riley vows to grow up to be just like him. With financial aid, Riley is able to make his hockey dreams come true. He knows that it will take a lot of hard work both on and off the ice, but he's determined to play like Iginla, and more importantly, to be able to give back to his community as Iginla does -- Publisher's website.
Portrait of Calgary
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Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co
Published: 2013-05
Total Pages: 66
ISBN-13: 1927051363
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThere's a lot more to Calgary than its reputation as an oil boom town might suggest. With the Bow River coursing through the city and the 1988 Olympic ski jumps perched on a ridge to the southwest, Calgary is situated in a diverse landscape. A vibrant downtown, a legendary Stampede and more outdoor activities within easy reach than you can shake a hiking stick at all give Canada's Cowtown much more to display than spurs and Smithbilts. Andrew Bradley provides dozens of full-colour photographs to the sites and scenes of the city. This spectacular photographic tour introduces the best Calgary has to offer, while accompanying text provides great information on what makes the city unique. Whether it's the rolling foothills just outside of town, the jagged crags of the Rocky Mountains or the vast and diverse architecture, Portrait of Calgary provides a sample of everything.
WINS
Author: Andrew Tidman
Publisher: FriesenPress
Published: 2018-06-21
Total Pages: 384
ISBN-13: 1525508482
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA – “history” – of – Canadian hockey -- in the – “original” – information format – of – the newspaper game summary! Hockey “game summaries” have been a feature of North American newspaper sports pages almost since the beginning of organized hockey – and the basic newspaper format is still the format used most often by statisticians and historians of the game and by online media today This is a collection of historically significant Canadian hockey “game summaries” At the reader's fingertips – faster than the Internet – and -- perhaps not available on the Internet – the Canadian Hockey Games in which Canada or a team based in Canada – won it all! – including: Stanley Cups / Olympic Gold / World Championships / International Tournaments! The first – and – only – collection of Canadian hockey game summaries – ever published! Not available on the Internet – some of this information has recently been posted online – but most of this data is either not available or very difficult to find The data has been vetted to perfection – this is the authoritative statement! High information content – for the hockey fan – with limited text SUMMARELIQUARY PORTMANTEAU: SUMMARY An Abridgement Of A Topic And/Or An Event + RELIQUARY A Container For – Relics RELICS An Object Of Significance From The Past NEOLOGISM: A Collection Of – Significant -- Summaries
