In 1893, the oldest tradition in North American sports began, with the awarding of the first Stanley Cup to the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association. By the time the NHL was founded in 1917, hockey was well on its way to becoming one of the most popular and exciting games out there, with teams from the United States and Canada competing fiercely for the historic, hallowed Cup.
This long and illustrious history is captured, in text and with spectacular archival and modern day photographs, in The Official Illustrated NHL History. After baseball, hockey has the longest surviving sports league in America, and The Official Illustrated NHL History provides an authoritative, comprehensive, photographic look at every facet of the game. Packed full of information, pictures, and stats from the golden oldies to the present day, every player, event, and issue of importance finds its place in this indispensable keepsake.
For everyone from die-hard hockey buffs to the casual fan, The Official Illustrated NHL History will answer all your questions and teach you about the toughest sport there is.
