When the NHL Invaded Japan

The Washington Capitals, the Kansas City Scouts and the Coca-Cola Bottlers' Cup, 1975-1976

Autor*innen

• Steve Currier

Parameter

• 302 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Sport

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The narrative centers on the unexpected journey of two struggling NHL teams, the Washington Capitals and Kansas City Scouts, as they embark on a four-game exhibition series in Japan in 1976. Despite their poor performance records, the event turned into a surprising success, showcasing the teams in a unique setting with makeshift rinks and captivated Japanese fans. The book captures this remarkable experience through rare photographs and player memories, illustrating how these underdogs transformed into hockey heroes in an unfamiliar land.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Einband: Paperback