Power Plays: An Inside Look at the Big Business of the National Hockey League

by Gil Stein

A former president of the National Hockey League gives an illustrated, behind-the-scenes look at the millionaire owners, the players and their union, and other big names that will be familiar to any hockey fan

Genres: Hockey, Nonfiction, Sports

240 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1997

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stein provides a solid look at the business side of the NHL during his years involved with the league. Of particular interest would be the 1980s and how the league developed then, as well as the 1990s expansion process (he was directly involved in Anaheim and Florida joining). He also provides some justification for his attempt to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, which while not holding up to scrutiny still provides some enjoyable reading.

[Howie · Rating 4 out of 5]

some interesting tidbits in and amongst lawyer speak.