Epic battles, fatal sacrifices, and highly improbable circumstances brought the Stanley Cup to Chicago twice during the 1930s. Long overlooked, the city's 1934 and 1938 championships evoked a sense of triumph and jubilation during the darkness and gloom of the Great Depression. By combining tales of old-time hockey with rare photos and broader elements of history, Victory on Ice recreates a near-century-old landscape, teleporting readers to a bygone era when the Blackhawks' earliest heroes played a brutal game against bitter rivals. Many players and their families lived simple, interconnected lives in small apartments and hotels. Teammates forged a unique camaraderie during long train rides between NHL cities. Salaries were modest, and players without cars took the bus to practices and games at the cavernous and electrifying Chicago Stadium. Underworld figures, intent on fixing games, occasionally threatened players. Experience all the action and excitement in this detailed account of two unforgettable seasons, concluding with one of the greatest Cinderella stories in professional sports.
This is an insightful journey through 69 seasons of Chicago Blackhawks history. A must for all Blackhawks fans, the book focuses on the key individuals and events corresponding to different eras of Blackhawks history. Hockey Chicago Style also includes a chapter entitled The Immortals, which discusses the four greatest Blackhawks of all time, Bobby Hill, Stan Mikita, Glenn Hall, and Tony Esposito. Fans will also love reminiscing about the old stadium and the New United Center in Hockey Chicago Style, the most complete history ever published on the Chicago Blackhawks.
Ice hockey is more than a sport in Chicago-it's a passion. From the Chicago Stadium to the United Center, the history of the Chicago Blackhawks team is as colorful as the city it represents. In The Chicago Blackhawks: An Illustrated Timeline, you'll journey back to the founding of Chicago's own NHL franchise. As one of the league's Original Six franchises, the Blackhawks have played host to some of the most incredible moments in league history.No Blackhawks fan can forget where they were on June 9, 2010, or how they felt when Chris Chelios was traded to Detroit. But do you know how coffee impacted the founding of the Chicago Blackhawks? How about the role the Hawks played in the origin of the term "hat trick?" And how one Blackhawks legend started pioneered the use of a curved stick blade? And why isn't Steve Larmer's number retired?Chicago has also seen some of the more colorful personalities don the black-and-red jerseys, generations of stars from Bill Mosienko and the Bentley brothers to Pilote, Mikita and Hull through the Party Line, the ABC Line and to the three championship teams in the 2000s. The Chicago Blackhawks have thrilled fans for nearly a century. Longtime 300-level season ticket holder and author Tab Bamford turned his fandom into a career covering the Blackhawks. In this book, he'll take you on a fascinating journey reliving the highs and lows of Chicago's favorite team on ice.
NHL legend Pierre Pilote brings readers rinkside in this compelling biography from the defensive great himself. The longtime Chicago Blackhawks captain of the 1960s tells his story in this no-holds-barred tale that mimics his famously rough-and-tumble playing style. From his upbringing in northern Quebec in which he played in a Monday night beer league, to captain of the Blackhawks, his captivating story of success has it all. Any sports fan will enjoy the stories of Pilote teaming up with the likes of Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, Glenn Hall, Moose Vasko, Tommy Ivan, Rudy Pilous, and Billy Reay. This is truly an unforgettable story told by an unforgettable star.
Presents the history, accomplishments and key personalities of the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team. Includes timelines, quotes, maps, glossary and websites.