100 Things Flyers Fans Should Know And Do Before They Die

Calling all Philadelphia Flyers fans

In similar fashion to 100 Things Bruins Fans Should Know And Do Before They Die, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com brings us 100 Things Flyers Fans Should Know And Do Before They Die, also by Triumph books.

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Kimelman is a quality writer and you can not beat the book's price. This is definitely a book worth considering for the Flyers fans on your Christmas list.

Here's more from the publisher, Triumph Books:

Most Flyers fans can sing "God Bless America" along with Kate Smith and know who the Broad Street Bullies were. Names like Bob Clarke, Dave Schultz, Eric Lindros, Bernie Parent, and Ron Hextall are just as familiar as Keith Allen, Bud Poile, Paul Holmgren, and Gene Hart. But even the most die-hard fans don't know everything they should about their Flyers.

100 Things Flyers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by Adam Kimelman reveals the most critical moments and important facts about past and present players, coaches, and teams that are part of the storied history that is Flyers hockey. Scattered throughout the pages, you'll find traditions, records, and Flyers lore to test your knowledge, including:

• Who set the NHL record for most points by a player in his first game?
• Who were the regulars at Rexy's?
• What is the Blackshirt Plague?
• Who named the Legion of Doom?
• What happened on Black Sunday?

Whether you're a die-hard fan from the days of Fred Shero or a supporter of current head coach Peter Laviolette, this book contains all the things Flyers fans should actually see and do before they arrive at The Spectrum in the sky.

If you bleed orange and black, then 100 Things Flyers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is for you. The book features a foreword by current Flyers star center Danny Briere, and offers the chance to be certain you are knowledgeable about the most important facts about the team, the traditions, and what being a Flyers fan is all about.

About the Author:
Adam Kimelman is the Deputy Managing Editor of NHL.com and has covered the Philadelphia Flyers since 2002. He is also the author of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Philadelphia Flyers, which looks back at numerous major moments in the history of the franchise. He resides in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with his wife Sheryl and two children, Breanna and Logan.

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Retired Numbers by Andrew Podnieks

2010 features yet another Andrew Podnieks offering with Retired Numbers: A Celebration of NHL Excellence. In this book he looks at all the players who have had the highest team honour possible - the retiring of their jersey number.

This big book lists all 116 retired honourees in chronological order in terms of the dates of the number retirement. Each player is profiled with a two page spread. Two photos and a very brief career synopsis are included, as is a look at the result of the game played on the jersey retirement night.

Most interestingly, and too often too short, is a section reserved for each player talking about the actual retirement ceremony. What special moments were featured, who were the special guests, what was the honouree's response. It is interesting to contrast such ceremonies by era and by franchise.

Otherwise the book is a bit of a generic briefing of great players from yesterday, presented in a nice but formulaic format. The book could use some more colour, as there is far too much unused white space for my liking.

A small statistical appendix accompanies the text at the back of the book. Interestingly here is where you will find the 15 Toronto Maple Leafs players who have had their number "honoured" rather than out-right retired. The author made the careful decision to make a distinct separation here, although he does not go into any details on these players.

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Here's the specs:
October 2010
Hardcover
256 Pages
ISBN-13 - 9781551683478
ISBN-10 - 1551683474
Price - $40.00


Here's more from HB Fenn:

"In the storied history of the NHL, many players stand out, and a few become synonymous with their numbers. There are some whose skates are so hard to fill and whose stars shine so bright that their numbers are retired to annals of legend.

"In Retired Numbers bestselling hockey author Andrew Podnieks documents 116 players whose numbers have been raised to great heights in arenas across the league. From Toronto Maple Leaf Ace Baily (1934) to New York Ranger Andy Bathgate (2009), Retired Numbers spans the league’s history. From players who made their mark with one team (Paul Coffey with the Edmonton Oilers) to those who starred in many (Wayne Gretzky with the Edmonton Oilers, the New York Rangers, and the Los Angeles Kings), fans will learn just what made these players so memorable.

"Packed with photos, stats, stories, and lists, Retired Numbers will delight fans young and old, sparking nostalgia about games gone by and speculation about who will the NHL’s next honoured legends."

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If you are interested in this title I'd also recommend:

• By the Numbers: From 00 to 99 by Hockey Night In Canada

A to Z Guide to Hockey Terms: Second Edition

The Moshansky family have updated their book A to Z Guide to Hockey Terms, first published in 2008.

The book continues to be the leading hockey pocket dictionary. But it also offers much more in it's deceivingly small format. It also acts as a quick reference for penalty signals, farm team affiliations, statistics abbreviations, Stanley Cup and Olympic winners and rink layouts. The quotes and "Did You Know" sections are fun reads to.

You can read my original book review for the original edition here.

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Peter Puck's Big Book of Hockey by Brian McFarlane

Brian McFarlane is back with his old buddy Peter Puck. This time he's highlighting some of the most interesting facts in hockey in the new title Peter Puck's Big Book Of Hockey. 

Did you know that once four assists were awarded on one goal?

Or that the first American city to celebrate a Stanley Cup championship was Seattle?

Or that one old time player spent his summer's keeping in shape by wrestling bears?

These are just a few of the many interesting facts and stories to be found within the 224 pages of Peter Puck's Big Book Of Hockey.

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All in all, it is fun read for fans of all ages.

Here's the specs:

• October 2010
• Fenn Publishing
• 224 Pages
• ISBN-10: 1551683512
• ISBN-13: 978-1551683515
• Cover Price: $17.95

Here's more from HB Fenn:

"Hockey’s most loveable expert has returned to the ice and to living rooms across the country!

"Peter Puck has entertained fans of the game for more than forty years.After a lengthy hiatus from the spotlight, Peter has laced up his skates, jumped over the boards, and is back to share the game he so ardently loves with fans everywhere.

 "With fast-paced humour and fascinating facts, Love That Hockey Game introduces fans to the game all over again. From career-ending hits, lopsided score cards, stolen trophies, assaulted referees, and sabotaged ice surfaces, Love That Hockey Game will leave fans in disbelief and wondering if the stories could possibly be true—well, they are and that is what make’s Peter’s book such fun.

"Compiled by veteran sports writer and Peter Puck creator, Brian McFarlane, Love That Hockey Game is the perfect gift for fans of all ages. Produced in a charming format and accompanied with illustrations, Peter is ready to entertain."

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If you are interested in this title, I'd also recommend:

•  my listing of Hockey Books For Kids

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