Marking the 100th anniversary of the NHL and the 125th anniversary of the Stanley Cup, this is a must-read series for hockey fans and newcomers to the sport. Each book is a fact-filled journey of one of the "Original Six" teams: Bruins, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Canadians, Rangers, and Maple Leafs. Exciting photographs highlight the stories of hockey heroes, puck palaces, colorful coaches, and tempestuous team rivalries. Find information at a glance on top all-time player stats, team championship rundowns, and amazing hockey innovations. Founded by a brash boxing promoter in 1926, the New York Rangers was the first U.S.-based NHL team to win the Stanley Cup. Packed with stories about quirky players, coaches, owners, and team rivalries, this book is a treat for hockey lovers and Rangers fans.
Historic and contemporary images are featured, along with quick-reference charts for statistics buffs. Book jacket.