In Stan Fischler’s latest hockey classic, Behind the Net , Fischler includes a collection of short, zany (but true!) tales that have taken place over more than a half century of hockey-watching. An easy read for fans of all ages with photos to accompany the anecdotes, this book offers a unique perspective into the NHL from one of today’s most prolific hockey writers. Different from the typical NHL “game” stories, this book details everything, from the hilarious to the absurd. Fischler details the time So lace up your skates and hit the ice with Behind the Net , a comprehensive collection sure to entertain any hockey fan, regardless of team allegiances.
I love hockey and I love history - but much of this book left me bored and uninterested. For a book of short hockey anecdotes, it took me months to finish it because it just didn't hold my attention.