Jacques Plante: The Man Who Changed the Face of Hockey
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (635 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0771026277 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Insightful look at hockey's golden era lindapanzo Although he was one of hockey's all-time greatest goalies during his lengthy playing career, which lasted from the mid 1940s to the mid 1970s, Jacques Plante is probably best known as the goalie to wear, then popularize, the goalie mask. Before Plante donned a mask during a regular season NHL game in November of 1959, goalies played the game barefaced. Until Plante, goalies tended to stay in their creases while Plante revolutionized the concept of the wandering goalie.This excellent biography is more than just a fascinating look at Plante's life, hi. A True Hockey Pioneer Bill Emblom I chose to read this book because I remember Jacques Plante as being the first goalie to wear a mask in the National Hockey League in the late 1950s. I don't claim to be a hockey fan but I do remember many of those great French-sounding names that populated the rosters during this time. It took someone like Plante who possessed a confident personality willing to endure the catcalls from the so-called macho types to become the trail blazer in using a mask for protection against the onslaught of hockey pucks without any facial protection. The discover. Virtuoso The mid to late 1950's spawned an era in hockey that could have been called the Golden Age of Goalies. Terry Sawchuck, Glenn Hall, Johnny Bower and Roger Crozier all patrolled the nets into the mid-1960's and beyond, but none achieved the heights and glory of Jacques Plante.Later additions of padded greatness included Tony Esposito, Ken Dryden, Grant Fuhr, and Dominek Hasek. All lay claim as the best that ever was, but Plante stays in the argument.He was meticulous, eccentric, detached, and offbeat, but he was undeniably great. He played until he wa
Throughout his tumultuous career as a goalie, he played for Montreal, New York, St. His contributions to and impact on the game were extensive and are reflected in today’s rules, equipment, and style of play. Louis, Toronto, Boston, and Edmonton. And Jacques Plante was an important goalie.” Ken DrydenOn and off the ice Jacques Plante was a true original; he was extremely talented, boastful, defiant, mysterious, and complex. Thoroughly investigated through archival and primary research, and including interviews with figures such as Jean Béliveau, Henri Richard, Dickie Moore, and Scotty Bowman, this biography sheds light on one of the most pivotal figures in the history of hockey.From the Hardcover edition.. The first full-scale biography of a legendary and award-winning NHL goalie who transformed the game.“There are a lot of very good goalies, there are even a fair number of great goalies. But there aren’t many important goalies
I can not recommend this book enough." — HockeybookreviewsFrom the Hardcover edition.. "In this engaging bio Todd Denault tells the story of a trailblazer." — Sports Illustrated"A fascinating read, meticulously researched." — Scott Morrison"A well researched and thorough examination of the life of an extraordinarily talented hockey player and complex man." — Al Strachan"This is a long overdue examination of one of hockey's pivotal players and most colourful characters — but Todd Denault has made the wait worthwhile." — Roy MacGregor"A complete, well-researched portrait of a complex man."
A member of the Society for International Hockey Research, Todd Denault is a freelance writer who has had his work featured in numerous online and print publications. A graduate of Carleton University and Lakehead University, Todd resides in Cobourg, Ontario. This is his first book.From the Hardc