Hockey Superstitions

From Playoff Beards to Crossed Sticks and Lucky Socks

Nonfiction, Sports, Hockey, Entertainment, Humour & Comedy, General Humour
Cover of the book Hockey Superstitions by Andrew Podnieks, McClelland & Stewart
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Author: Andrew Podnieks ISBN: 9780771071096
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart Publication: November 2, 2010
Imprint: McClelland & Stewart Language: English
Author: Andrew Podnieks
ISBN: 9780771071096
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Publication: November 2, 2010
Imprint: McClelland & Stewart
Language: English

One of North America's best-known hockey writers examines the strangest rituals and superstitions within the NHL.

Why did Wayne Gretzky start every pre-game warm-up by shooting wide to the right of the net (a rather funny habit, given that he scored more goals than anyone in the game's history)? Why do many hockey players seem to believe performance is tied directly to facial hair? Why does Geoff Sanderson use a different length stick for every period? And why did Petr Klima break his stick after every goal he scored? Hockey Superstitions, by one of Canada's best-known hockey writers, Andrew Podnieks, explores the fascinating and fun world of hockey superstitions: their origins, their quirks, and the mythology around them. Along the way, it gives us an original look into the minds of the players and coaches behind them.

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One of North America's best-known hockey writers examines the strangest rituals and superstitions within the NHL.

Why did Wayne Gretzky start every pre-game warm-up by shooting wide to the right of the net (a rather funny habit, given that he scored more goals than anyone in the game's history)? Why do many hockey players seem to believe performance is tied directly to facial hair? Why does Geoff Sanderson use a different length stick for every period? And why did Petr Klima break his stick after every goal he scored? Hockey Superstitions, by one of Canada's best-known hockey writers, Andrew Podnieks, explores the fascinating and fun world of hockey superstitions: their origins, their quirks, and the mythology around them. Along the way, it gives us an original look into the minds of the players and coaches behind them.

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