The Official Rules of Hockey: An Anecdotal Look at the Rules of Hockey-and How They Came to Be
- Book Review,
by James Duplacey
From Library Journal
This is an official publication of the National Hockey League, with the league's consulting publisher, Dan Diamond, acting as editor. Providing much more than a mere book of regulations, author Duplacey, a hockey historian and former curator of the sport's hall of fame and museum, examines the rules from 1900 to the present. The contents are divided into six chapters, covering the rinks, teams, equipment, penalties, officials, and playing guidelines. An appendix containing the 87 rules governing the game is particularly useful. The text is organized in a user-friendly format, with each rule highlighted in a sidebar with corresponding annotations of actual incidents. Duplacey's compilation provides new insights into the intricacies of professional hockey and is a definitive source for the armchair referee. A worthwhile purchase for public libraries. L.R. Little, Penticton P.L., British ColumbiaCopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
"An amazing read. The history behind the rules gave me an insight into how we arrived at where we are today, and I've been enforcing these rules for over twenty-five years! A must for every serious hockey fan."--Ron Finn, former NHL linesman "The evolution and intent of the rules presented in this book are not only factual and easy to understand, but a very interesting read. The stories that accompany many of the rules enable the reader to better grasp the role of the official."-Bryan Lewis, director of officiating, National Hockey League This book is an illustrated, anecdotal history and guide to the rules of the world's fastest game. Stocked with fascinating stories and over fifty action-packed photographs, The Official Rules of Hockey draws more than a century of the sport into sharp focus for fans of today's international NHL game-from a referee's decision in 1900 to disallow a goal after the puck split in half to Marty McSorley's illegal stick that could have cost the Los Angeles Kings their shot at the 1993 Stanley Cup. The Official Rules of Hockey also includes helpful rink diagrams, illustrations of officials' signals, and a compendium of milestone moments chronicling the sport's evolving rules of play. As an invaluable, insightful reference for players and fans alike, this book is the bible. All rule changes for the 2000-2001 season are included.
From the Back Cover
The Official Rules of Hockey is a historical, anecdotal, and illustrated guide to the rules of the world's fastest game. Stuffed full of fascinating stories and photographs, it pulls more than a century of the sport into sharp focus for fans of today's international NHL game - from a referee's decision in 1900 to disallow a goal after the puck split in half to Marty McSorely's illegal stick that could have cost the Los Angeles Kings their shot at the 1993 Stanley Cup. The Official Rules of Hockey also includes helpful rink diagrams, illustrations of officials' signals, and a compendium of milestone moments chronicling the sport's evolving rules of play. It's an essential and insightful reference book for players and fans alike. (7 X 91/4, 216 pages, b&w photos, illustrations, diagrams)
About the Author
James Duplacey is an acclaimed hockey historian and a former curator of the Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum in Toronto. Dan Diamond has been the NHL's consulting publisher since 1984. Other books by Duplacey and Diamond include The NHL's Official 75th Anniversary Commemorative Book and Years of Glory: The Official Book of the NHL's Six-Team Era.
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