Description: Goaltenders Unmasked by Rob Vanstone A fascinating and immersive chronicle of hockeys original maskless warriors More than 400 stitches decorated Terry Sawchuks face during his 16 years as a goaltender in the National Hockey League, the result of high-speed collisions and slapshots that whizzed directly at his skull. All in a days work for an elite goalie of his era. Before facemasks became standard equipment in the 1960s and 70s, men like Sawchuk, Glenn Hall, and Jacques Plante-the first goalie to ever wear a mask in the NHL-put their bodies on the line in the name of hockey, enduring broken bones, damaged organs, and even psychological turmoil. In this thoroughly researched book, Rob Vanstone illuminates the stories of these intrepid warriors while examining how the goaltender position has changed throughout the decades. As masks evolved from ghoulish-looking creations not out of place in horror films to todays caged helmets with custom artwork, goalies body positioning and tactics were similarly transformed along with NHL regulations.Told with charm and verve, this is an essential portrait of a uniquely brutal and harrowing chapter in hockey history. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Rob Vanstone is a columnist for the Regina Leader-Post, where he has covered sports since 1986. He is the author of books including 100 Things Roughriders Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die. Details ISBN1637272162 Author Rob Vanstone Publisher Triumph Books Format Hardcover Pages 256 Year 2023 ISBN-13 9781637272169 Publication Date 2023-11-07 Imprint Triumph Books Place of Publication Chicago Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2023-11-07 US Release Date 2023-11-07 UK Release Date 2023-11-07 Subtitle Wild Tales of Hockey Goaltenders in the Era Before Masks ISBN-10 1637272162 Audience General AU Release Date 2024-03-13 DEWEY 796.962092 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:152316525;
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