The Ultimate Boston Bruins Trivia Book

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Boston Bruins fans, rejoice! If you bleed the black and gold of the Big Bad Bruins, you've got to get The Ultimate Boston Bruins Trivia Book! It's chapter after chapter of incredible trivia, covering all the aspects any Bruins fan would want to read about. Dig into the stories behind the team's heated rivalries, chuckle at the ingenious nicknames earned by the players, and marvel at the records set and awards won by some of the best athletes Boston has ever seen! In this book, you'll savor all the fascinating facts, like: Which Bruin invented goalie nets, bevelled pucks, and skate guards.Who was the only man to play for the Bruins, Celtics, AND Red Sox.Which Bruin threatened to knock out half of Rocket Richard's teeth.How players became known as Mr. Zero, Ol' Blood & Guts, and the Merlot Line.Which Hall of Fame goalie was drafted by the Bruins...without realizing it for a decade. Whether you're re-living old glories through the team's heydays or freshly experiencing all of these colorful details, you're sure to enrich your fandom by testing yourself with multiple choice questions, true or false factoids, and quirky anecdotes about all the biggest movers and shakers from Bruins history. From Orr to Chara, Espo to Bergeron, and Brimsek to Rask, it's all here in a page-turning dive into the world of the oldest American team in the NHL! If you want to impress your family and friends with your die-hard knowledge of the Boston Bruins, this is the book that will help you prove it...and maybe learn a few things along the way. Review: ‘Boston is the NHL’s oldest surviving American franchise’ – get to know the Bruins! - New author Ray Walker steps up to the plate as a sports enthusiast and data expert with this fresh compendium of entertaining and illuminating facts about the Boston Bruins. Though everyone knows the team, even those us who are not hockey aficionados, this well written book flows with facts and trivia that both amaze and entertain. Ray has also written CRAZY SPORTS STORIES, THE ULTIMATE NEW YORK YANKEES TRIVIA BOOK, and THE ULTIMATE DALLAS COWBOYS TRIVIA BOOK, so it becomes readily apparent that not only is his knowledge of hockey keen, but also baseball and football. In his introductory comments Ray states, ‘Team fandom should be inspirational. Our attachment to our favorite teams should fill us with pride, excitement, loyalty, and a sense of fulfillment in knowing that we are part of a community with many other fans who feel the same way. Boston Bruins fans are no exception. With a long, rich history in the NHL, the Bruins have inspired their supporters for nearly a century with their tradition of colorful players, memorable eras, big moves, and unique moments.’ And with that impetus for learning some of the facts about this team, the session (aka ‘game’) begins. Each chapter – Origins and History, Jerseys & Numbers, Famous Quotes, Catchy Nicknames, The Captain Class, Statistically Speaking, The Trade Market, Goaltender Tidbits, Odds & Ends, Bruins on the Blue Line, Centers of Attention, The Wingers Take Flight, The Heated Rivalries, and The Awards Section – is delivered in the form of quiz questions followed (of course) by quiz answers and embellished by even more trivia in a Did You Know? section. For knowledgeable fans and those who would like to become knowledgeable, this book is a fine resource. Impress friends and acquaintances with in depth knowledge of the sport of Hockey. Grady Harp, August 20 Review: Great book! - Very nice book. Good trivia for a Bruins fan!