The Battle Of Alberta: The Historic Rivalry Between The Edmonton Oilers And The Calgary Flames
by Mark Spector /
2015 / English / EPUB
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An up-close look at the rivalry between the Calgary Flames and
the Edmonton Oilers, told from the perspective of those that were
there. Sports writer and on-air personality Mark Spector pays
tribute to the province's hockey heyday with a unique blend of
humour and homage.
An up-close look at the rivalry between the Calgary Flames and
the Edmonton Oilers, told from the perspective of those that were
there. Sports writer and on-air personality Mark Spector pays
tribute to the province's hockey heyday with a unique blend of
humour and homage. "I hated every single guy
on the Oilers, 'cause they all hated me." --Tim Hunter, the Calgary
Flames
"I hated every single guy
on the Oilers, 'cause they all hated me." --Tim Hunter, the Calgary
Flames
In the 1980s, the province of Alberta was home to the two best
hockey teams in the NHL. Aptly dubbed "Death Valley" due to the
sheer talent and ability of its players, the province not only
begat rivalry with other NHL teams, but also sparked fierce
competition within its own borders. Thus began The Battle of
Alberta, the historic struggle between the Edmonton Oilers and the
Calgary Flames.
In the 1980s, the province of Alberta was home to the two best
hockey teams in the NHL. Aptly dubbed "Death Valley" due to the
sheer talent and ability of its players, the province not only
begat rivalry with other NHL teams, but also sparked fierce
competition within its own borders. Thus began The Battle of
Alberta, the historic struggle between the Edmonton Oilers and the
Calgary Flames.
In
InThe Battle of Alberta
The Battle of Alberta, veteran
sports journalist Mark Spector presents homage to Albertan hockey,
and the two teams that inspired one of the most bitter competitions
in NHL history. Through exclusive interviews with coaches,
trainers, and players, Spector provides an unbiased, often
hilarious look at the brawls, the clashes, and the schemes.
, veteran
sports journalist Mark Spector presents homage to Albertan hockey,
and the two teams that inspired one of the most bitter competitions
in NHL history. Through exclusive interviews with coaches,
trainers, and players, Spector provides an unbiased, often
hilarious look at the brawls, the clashes, and the schemes.
A chronicle of an unforgettable time in
hockey history (filled with never-before-seen photographs),
A chronicle of an unforgettable time in
hockey history (filled with never-before-seen photographs),The
Battle of Alberta
The
Battle of Alberta is guaranteed to entertain fans and educate
newcomers alike.
is guaranteed to entertain fans and educate
newcomers alike.