Tarasov [Paperback]

Anatoly Tarasov (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1997

The father of Russian hockey, Anatoly Tarasov has left us a unique perspective on the history and development of hockey in his homeland. In this, his last book before his death in 1995, he provides a fascinating and informal assessment of the Russian and Canadian styles of hockey through the eyes of a world-famous coach. In an intimate context, Tarasov also talks candidly about players from Russia and other European and North American countries. Tarasov reveals how the Russian players were trained, both technically and tactically, on their way to becoming a dominate force in the world of international hockey. In explaining how the Russian players prepared to defeat the North Americans, including teams from the National Hockey League, he exposes the weaknesses and praises the strengths of the Canadian style of play.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Griffin Publishing Inc. (October 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882180747
• ISBN-13: 978-1882180745
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,216,416 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tarasov at his finest,a "no-holds-barred" dialogue on Hockey, June 28, 1997

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This review is from: Tarasov (Paperback)

In a blunt and descriptive review one of the greatest hockey coaches ever, points out the differences between hockey his way and hockey "our" way. What made the Russians dominate?? Tarasov reveals the answer...Why the decline of the Russian hockey program?? Tarasov fortells and describes why it happened..Do Russians enjoy playing hockey??...once and for all the father of Russian hockey destroys the myth of the stone faced Russians... For fans who want stories of internatinal hockey..this book has it. For people who want to become familiar with the history of Russian hockey this book will cover it. Coaches will also gain insight into a few of the revolutionary training and tactics that Tarosov introduced to the ice

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great look into one of the best hockey schools, December 10, 2000

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This review is from: Tarasov (Paperback)

Simply because I remember most of the later events described in this book unfold during my childhood years, I found this book to be most interesting. It provides a great look into some of the hockey's most profound moments, and describes the system that has produced so many great stars. It is definately a must read for anyone interested in the history of the game.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Something is Missing, June 24, 1998

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Kevin Cherry ( [e-mail]) (Dover, NH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tarasov (Paperback)

While this book is most interesting , something is missing. Why does Tarasov completely leave out The Soviet Olympic Team losing to the US Olympic Team in the 1980 Olympics? Herb Brooks was an avid student of Tarasov and would often track him down with a bottle of vodka and pry the master for information he could use to develop his US teams to emmulate the great Soviet squads. Could it be the conflict between Brooks and AHAUS that this portion of Soviet history was blantently edited out? Shame on USA Hockey if this is the case!