The Montreal Canadiens: 100 Years of Glory

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The Montreal Canadiens: 100 Years of Glory

National Bestseller

The definitive history of the Montreal Canadiens â€“ to coincide with their Centenary in 2009.

Before there were slapshots, Foster Hewitt, or even an NHL, there were the Canadiens. Founded on December 4, 1909, the team won its first Stanley Cup in 1916. Since then, the Canadiens have won 23 more championships, making them the most successful hockey team in the world. The team has survived two wars, the Great Depression, NHL expansion, and countless other upheavals, thanks largely to the loyalty of fans and an extraordinary cast of players, coaches, owners, and managers.

The Montreal Canadiens captures the full glory of this saga. It weaves the personalities, triumphs, heartaches, and hysteria into a compelling narrative with a surprise on every page. It sheds new light on old questions â€“ how the team colours were chosen, how the Canadiens came to be known as the Habitants â€“ and goes behind the scenes of tumultuous recent events still awaiting thorough examination: why Scotty Bowman was passed over as general manager after Sam Pollock resigned; why Pollockâ€™s successor, Irving Grunman, failed; why Serge Savard was dumped as GM so hastily despite his record.

Colourful and controversial, The Montreal Canadiens is the history of a team that has been making news for 100 years â€“ and continues to do so with the return of legendary player Bob Gainey as general manager, determined to bring the Stanley Cup back to Montreal.
Country USA
Brand Doubleday
Manufacturer Doubleday Canada
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2008-09-30
UnitCount 2
EANs 9780385663243

Country	USA
Brand	Doubleday
Manufacturer	Doubleday Canada
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	2008-09-30
UnitCount	2
EANs	9780385663243

The Montreal Canadiens: 100 Years of Glory

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