Hockey's Golden Era

by Mike Leonetti

First published in 1998, this book ranks 40th on best-books-on-hockey.com

Genres: Hockey, Sports

Paperback

First published November 1, 1993

Reviews

[Clémence · Rating 3 out of 5]

Docked 2 points for the introduction that showed quite a bit of contempt for today's nhl players. Call the original 6 the golden age of hockey all you like (because it was, i dont disagree) but implying that today's players are somehow less skilled and less grateful to join the NHL than they were 70 years ago is just ridiculous.

Also the NHL did not bring hockey to europe and russia.

Rest of the book is good, hard to go wrong with pictures

[Rich Larson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basically it’s a picture book.

If you’re looking for a good read on ice Hockey’s original 6, this ain’t it. Lots of excellent photos though!

[Ron · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wouldn't give up this beautiful photo book for anything. From the 1960s, the glory age of hockey, Harold Barkley's photos of game action absolutely pop from the pages. Without the overloaded lights of today Barkley captured players in action, most of all their facial expressions. In an era where hardly anyone wore a helmet and many goalies went without masks, one could actually see what players looked like.

[SA · Rating 4 out of 5]

I seriously cannot believe what some of these players did with their bodies. The photos are incredible. A wonderful nostalgic trip through the Original Six.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome! Perfect for hockey lovers of all ages.