Adam Raider

Adam Raider does a fantastic job writing the history of the Minnesota North Stars, one of the NHL's most important, but often forgotten franchises. It has been nearly 25 years since the Stars moved to Dallas, but for 25 years before the move, the franchise enjoyed many great moments.

Raider details the franchise's early years as one of the NHL's first expansion teams, then he delves into the mid-to-late 70s period when the team nearly folded, only to be saved by an unusual merger with the struggling Cleveland Barons. From there, there were appearances in the 1981 and 1991 Stanley Cup finals, as well as several appearances in the semi-finals.

In another section of the book, Raider lists the franchise's greatest and most important moments, as well as the team's all-time best players. There are detailed team records, all-time scoring and goaltending stats, and several beautiful photos of the Stars' legendary figures. Overall, this book is a must-read for any Minnesota hockey fan, not to mention any fan of the NHL's expansion era.… (plus d'informations)