The Glory Barons: The Saga of the Edmonton Oilers

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pp 360, “No other franchise in Canadian sports has experienced more incredible twists and turns of fortune than the Edmonton Oilers. Over the course of its history, the team has carried its fans along on an emotional rollercoaster ride from the exhilarating highs of championship victories to the devastating lows of financial crisis and the threat of relocation. From the team’s beginnings in the WHA to its multiple Stanley Cup wins to owner Peter Pocklington’s desparate sale of Wayne Gretzky to the Los Angeles Kings, bestselling author Douglas Hunter documents the fascinating story of the team that set a new standard for hockey excellence on the ice while battling great turmoil in the corporate boardroom. “

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ISBN 0670884960
Number of pages 360
Original Title The Glory Barons: The Saga of the Edmonton Oilers
Published Date 1999
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition Very Good
Binding Hardcover
Size Larger 8vo
Place of Publication Toronto
Edition First Edition
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pp 360, “No other franchise in Canadian sports has experienced more incredible twists and turns of fortune than the Edmonton Oilers. Over the course of its history, the team has carried its fans along on an emotional rollercoaster ride from the exhilarating highs of championship victories to the devastating lows of financial crisis and the threat of relocation. From the team’s beginnings in the WHA to its multiple Stanley Cup wins to owner Peter Pocklington’s desparate sale of Wayne Gretzky to the Los Angeles Kings, bestselling author Douglas Hunter documents the fascinating story of the team that set a new standard for hockey excellence on the ice while battling great turmoil in the corporate boardroom. “

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Weight 1 kg