Publisher's Synopsis
The Society for International Hockey Research (SIHR) is a network of popular historians, journalists, statisticians, collectors, broadcasters, academics, and just plain hockey buffs, most of whom have been practicing their hobby pretty well in isolation until now. Among notable SIHR members are revered hockey historian J.W. (Bill) Fitsell, former Hockey Night in Canada host Brian McFarlane, and Stephen Harper, the Prime Minister of Canada. Pucklore authors celebrate the founder of the game, James Creighton, reveal the first 1,000 goal scorer, trace the evolution of the hockey net, recreate the trial of Allan Loney for murder on the ice, and present more fascinating stats and stories than you can shake a (hockey) stick at. Features rare photos of some of the most fascinating teams to play the game, including the European champion Oxford Canadians, Stanley Cup contending Dawson City Nuggets, Winnipeg Falcons, Perth Blue Wings, Philadelphia Quakers, Portage Lake Athletic Club, St Paul Athletic Club and Charlotte Checkers.
