title: Hockey Hall of Fame Book of Goalies: Profiles, Memorabilia, Essays and Stats
author: Steve Cameron
description: This coffee-table book features the most distinguished and influential men and women who ever patrolled the crease -- masked and unmasked. All the greats are pictured here from George Hainsworth, Georges Vzina and Johnny Bower to Jacques Plante, Ken Dryden and Patrick Roy. Writers Michael Farber and Chris McDonnell lead an experienced group of writers who contributed to the book. (Robert MacLeod <i>Globe and Mail</i> 2010-12-17)<br /><br />Fabulous from beginning to end. (<i>Montreal Gazette</i> 2010-12-11)<br /><br />Goalies probably are the most interesting people in an NHL dressing room for their quirks and storytelling. On the ice during the maskless era, no one was more photogenic or evoked more sympathy. This book spotlights all 32 Hall of Fame-enshrined goalies on and off the ice in this gold mine of profiles, rich history and exhaustive statistics. A study of the equipment evolution photos proves that if today's netminder seems a little off-centre, his trailblazer was certifiable. (Dave Stubbs <i>Ottawa Citizen</i> 2010-12-12)<br /><br />Spotlights all 32 Hall of Fame-enshrined goalies on and off the ice in this gold mine of profiles, rich history and exhaustive statistics. (Dave Stubbs <i>Ottawa Citizen Holiday Gift Guide</i> 2010-12-12)<br /><br />This book provides hockey fans with a wealth of information about goalies that have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The text is quite accessible and the photographs are stunning.... It would be a great addition to a school or public library and hockey enthusiasts will want to add this one to their private collections. (Victoria Pennell <i>Resource Links</i> 2010-12-01)<br /><br />A hockey team is only as good as its goalie. He is the last line of defense... The goalies noted here are the crme de la crme of the National Hockey League, those chosen few who have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. [They] are among the best players who have every put on a pair of pads, and in more modern times, a goalie mask. The book is divided into 3 sections, Pioneer Puckstoppers, Original Six Stars, Expansion and Modern Day Greats... Photos classic and new are of all goalies along with career statistics and a great section of photos of the goalie equipment, skates, masks and jerseys from old times to modern day. No hockey fan should pass up this exceptional book of the men with the greatest 'net results. (<i>Shelf Life</i>)
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  Philomel Books
  
  
  An imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, New York
  
  
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  Published simultaneously by Puffin Books and Philomel Books,
  
  
  imprints of Penguin Random House LLC, 2020
  
  
  Text copyright © 2020 by Mike Lupica
  
  
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