Hockey Shorts: 1,001 of the Game's Funniest One-Liners

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"He is so strong, he doesn't call the cattle in. He carries them in." -- Gordie Howe, on Bobby Hull "We raced the other day and it wasn't a photo finish. It was an oil painting." -- Bob Plager, Blues executive, after scrimmaging with Doug Wickenheiser, who had injured his knee "Sometimes people ask, 'Are hockey fights for real?' I say, 'If they weren't, I'd get in more of them.'" -- Wayne Gretsky "Was Wayne Gretsky sick?" -- Larry Robinson, after being named Player of the Week


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"He should know better than that. He knows I only drink Scotch." -- Gump Worsley, after being accused by his coach of having a beer belly In this hilarious compendium of 1,001 of the funniest quips, slams, and witticisms ever to hit the ice, hockey players, coaches, commentators, and critics sound off. Hockey Shorts features the game's legends and current All-Stars, including Bobby Hull, Phil Esposito, Mark Messier, Mario Lemieux, and Don Cherry. From the gruff grit of Gordie Howe to the wit and wisedom of Wayne Gretsky, this collection of hockey's most entertaining verbal slap shots and power plays will delight fans for many Stanley Cups to come.


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"He should know better than that. He knows I only drink Scotch." — Gump Worsley, after being accused by his coach of having a beer belly In this hilarious compendium of 1,001 of the funniest quips, slams, and witticisms ever to hit the ice, hockey players, coaches, commentators, and critics sound off. Hockey Shorts features the game's legends and current All-Stars, including Bobby Hull, Phil Esposito, Mark Messier, Mario Lemieux, and Don Cherry. From the gruff grit of Gordie Howe to the wit and wisedom of Wayne Gretsky, this collection of hockey's most entertaining verbal slap shots and power plays will delight fans for many Stanley Cups to come.


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