Behind the Net: 101 Incredible Hockey Stories

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In Stan Fischlers latest hockey classic, Behind the Net, Fischler includes a collection of short, zany (but true!) tales that have taken place over more than a half century of hockey-watching. An easy read for fans of all ages with photos to accompany the anecdotes, this book offers a unique perspective into the NHL from one of todays most prolific hockey writers. Different from the typical NHL game stories, this book details everything, from the hilarious to the absurd. Fischler details the time that:

• Bill Mosienko scored three goals in 21 seconds
• Rene Fernand Gauthier accepted a challenge to shoot the puck in the ocean
• Sam LoPresti faced 83 shots on goal in one game
• And 98 more unique stories!

So lace up your skates and hit the ice with Behind the Net, a comprehensive collection sure to entertain any hockey fan, regardless of team allegiances.

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"Behind the Net is more than just a book, it is a hockey time capsule a glimpse into a game that will hopefully continue to be played at rinks around the world." - Tim Redinger, Sabre Noise
"Behind the Net is more than just a book, it is a hockey time capsule a glimpse into a game that will hopefully continue to be played at rinks around the world." - Tim Redinger, Sabre Noise

Author Bio

Stan Fischler is a legend of sports broadcasting. He began his career as a publicist for the New York Rangers in 1954 and has been covering hockey in the over half a century since. The winner of seven Emmy Awards, Fischler has worked in every medium from print to TV to Twitter. This "Hockey Maven" currently serves as the resident hockey expert for MSG and MSG Plus. He appears on weekly MSG Networks features and as a commentator on Islanders and Devils games. He lives in New York City.