{"product_id":"frozen-in-time-a-minnesota-north-stars-history-paperback-softback-9781496237545","title":"Frozen in Time; A Minnesota North Stars History (Paperback \/ softback) 9781496237545","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFrozen in Time\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Minnesota North Stars History\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAdam Raider (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781496237545\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 1 December 2023\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e274 pages, 67 photographs, 45 tables, 4 appendixes\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 17.8 x 2.1 cm, 0.644 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e“Adam Raider has captured the excitement of the game in his expertly researched and wonderfully written chronicle of the Minnesota North Stars, \u003ci\u003eFrozen in Time\u003c\/i\u003e. I very much enjoyed every page of this excellent hockey history lesson.”-Kevin Shea, author of \u003ci\u003eBarilko: Without a Trace\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e“Fans of hockey and those who are nostalgic about the North Stars will not be disappointed as Raider skillfully brings the team’s exploits alive on these pages in a crisp manner. . . . If you are a hockey fan or, more specifically, a fan of Minnesota hockey, \u003ci\u003eFrozen in Time\u003c\/i\u003e should be part of your collection.”-John Wong, \u003ci\u003eArete\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e“A fun look at the [North Stars] and their history. . . . A wonderful book. Very well laid out, easy to keep up with, and definitely worth reading.”-Mark Shockey, \u003ci\u003eSitting on the Sidelines\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIn 1967 the National Hockey League decided to double its size from six teams to twelve. This expansion was the first of its kind, and Minnesota, with its rich hockey history, was a natural choice for a new franchise. Thus the Minnesota North Stars were born.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrozen in Time\u003c\/i\u003e examines the organization’s signature seasons, from the late 1970s, when the club was at its worst, to its two surprising runs to the Stanley Cup Finals. Adam Raider recalls the exploits of characters such as Wren Blair, the firebrand ex-scout who would become the team’s first coach and general manager, and owner Norm Green, the man who moved the team to Texas in 1993, making him one of the most hated men in Minnesota. Here, too, is the tragic story of Bill Masterton, an original North Star whose death in 1968 as the result of an on-ice injury remains the only one in the history of the league. The team’s engaging history is brought to life with vivid recollections from former players and legends, including Cesare Maniago, Tom Reid, and Bobby Smith, and from journalists, broadcasters, front office executives, and faithful fans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Also including season-by-season summaries, player profiles, and statistics, \u003ci\u003eFrozen in Time\u003c\/i\u003e offers an authoritative and nostalgic look at Minnesota’s still-beloved North Stars and a bygone era of pro hockey.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e List of Illustrations \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e Preface \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e 1. Stealing Borrowing Canada’s Game \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e 2. Fighting for Respect (1967–1978) \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e 3. Flirting with Greatness (1978–1991) \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e 4. Greener Pastures (1991–1993) \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e 5. Fan Favorites \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e 6. Best of the Rest \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e 7. Behind the Bench and over the Air \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e 8. Brawn over Beauty \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e 9. Blood Feud \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e 10. A Wild New Beginning \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e Appendix 1. Season Summaries \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e Appendix 2. All-Time Draft Picks \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e Appendix 3. All-Time Trades \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e Appendix 4. Statistics, Records, and Award Winners \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e Bibliography \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"University of Nebraska Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52600268816664,"sku":"9781496237545","price":21.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/frozen-in-time-a-minnesota-north-stars-history-paperback-softback-9781496237545","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}