In Blood Feud, Colorado Avalanche beat writer Adrian Dater not only submits that the Red Wings-Avalanche rivalry was the most feverish match-up in recent years, but also that there was none better played. No fewer than twenty players have or will eventually make it to the Hall of Fame; the best scorers were matched up against the best goalies; brilliant coaches could be found on both benches; and two of the league's smartest general managers ruthlessly tried to one-up each other at every NHL trade deadline. Blood Feud is a rollicking story of a fierce, and often violent, rivalry.
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A must-read for all hockey fans. (Scotty Bowman, former National Hockey League head coach )
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Adrian Dater covers the Colorado Avalanche for the Denver Post. He lives in Thornton, Colorado.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a 27 year Detroit native living the last 13 years in Denver, I was in the emotional vortex of this great rivalry. This book was a great read and brought back all the polar feelings from these incredible games and bloody fights. Mr. Dater retells this story in a bioptic fashion, delving into the important characters and the stories behind the story. He points out the strange ironic twists that festered into this Hockey hatred. His fact finding was thorough and impressive on both teams. His writing style is casual, easy to read and similar to Jon Krakauer's "Into thin Air." Anyone who suggests Avalanche bias is way off base. This Denver newspaper writer is arguably tougher on the Av's than the Wings with most negative ink heaped on Lemieux and Crawford and some not too flattering episodes by Patrick Roy. Luckily this was an easy read because I had a hard time putting it down after page 1. Sent a copy to my brother in Detroit and he was late to work the morning he cracked it open. He showed the book to his boss and his tardiness was quickly forgotten and his book quickly borrowed.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Insight Into One of Modern Sports Greatest Rivalries - A Must Read For All Hockey Fans
March 15, 2007
Format:Paperback
Adrian Dater has written an unbiased, insightful book about one of hockey's hardest fought rivalries. In this very readable account, Dater gives hockey fans a behind-the-scenes look at the people and events that made up this rivalry. Even though I followed this rivarlry on television and in the newsprint, I was unaware of the actual conversations and actions of the players and coaches on and off the ice. Mr. Dater also provides biographical accounts of some of the major participants, like Claude Lemieux and Darren McCarty. These accounts add insight into the rivalry. I would highly recommend this book to all hockey fans, young and old, especially to fans of The Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Adrian Dater's account of the feud (and it was bloody!) between the Detroit Red Wings and the Colorado Avalanche is chuck a block full of previously unknown, but hilarious, peculiar (Scotty Bowman is a unique dude to say the least), and riveting inside information and anecdotes. Dater, a hockey writer for the Denver Post, is no homer, and plays it fair, being equally snarky and funny about both teams. Dater covered every game of the 90's between these two rivals, and its all facinatingly covered in this book. Its a terrific read and manditory bookshelf inclusion for all true hockey fans.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fascinating Read
As an Avs fan, this book reminds me of the glory days but also gives a behind the scenes history of some of the more memorable events from the rivalry and that is where this book... Read more
Published 10 days ago by Nick
3.0 out of 5 stars
E-e-e-eh
I had high hopes for this book. It did not deliver. I remember watching this series with a great deal of interest. The rivalry was what hockey is all about. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Obi Baddad
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome inside look.
I loved this book as someone who watched this rivalry. Great look behind the scenes of one of sports bloodiest rivalries.
Published 21 days ago by Noel Kingwell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Behind the games
I have the game with the 'major' fight on DVD, through a Red wings box set. This book is a welcomed addition to that set of games. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Levi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
Well written recount of ALL the action pertaining to the rivalry (what it once was anyways). Great details and histories of lots of the players and coaches involved. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Max
4.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining Read
In depth analysis of the rivalry. The author acknowledges he comes from a Denver media background but keeps it neutral.
Fantastic book, worthy for any hockey fans!
Fantastic book, worthy for any hockey fans!
Published 2 months ago by Jack Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars
In-Depth Look Into One of Hockey's Greatest Rivalries
Good sports books are few and far in between. Good hockey books are even fewer and further in between. This is no "The Game" and the author is no Ken Dryden. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Xavi
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very Pleased!!
Enjoyed this item immensely. Very pleased that item arrived timely and as described. I would be willing to do business with this vendor in the future.
Published 4 months ago by Adrienne R. Locke
5.0 out of 5 stars
Blood Feud
As a die hard Red Wings fan this was a great read. To get the behind the scenes info on this rivalry was great. I could not put this book down. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Slidein2001
4.0 out of 5 stars
relive the best and last great rivalry in nhl hockey
i am a wings fan and i miss hating a team like i hated the avs. since the lockout hockey has changed and there is no going back. but you can look back with this book. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Paranormal Fan
