Weird Facts about Canadian Hockey: Strange, Wacky & Hilarious Stories

Written by Peter Boer

Narrated by Boris Derow

Canadian hockey is rife with tales of the odd, the strange, the funny and, occasionally, the disturbing side of the game:

• In 1976, Maple Leafs coach Red Kelly installed pyramids in the players’ dressing room and under the bench in an attempt to harness “pyramid power”
• The Cusimano brothers started the tradition of “octopus hurling” during the 1952 playoff games
• In 1930, Toronto Maple Leafs’ general manager Conn Smythe placed a winning bet on a longshot horse to pay the cash-strapped Ottawa Senators for star player Frank “King” Clancy
• After a hard-fought win in the 1972 NHL playoffs, goaltender Bruce Gamble discovered after the fact that he had suffered a heart attack while minding the net
• After winning the Stanley Cup in 1924, the Montreal Canadiens left the precious trophy sitting in the snow by the side of the road!
• And many more…

• Language: English
• Publisher: ECW Press
• Release date: Feb 28, 2021
• ISBN: 9781897277973

Peter Boer

F. Peter Boer has written eight books, is an authority on research and development finance, and the author of nearly one hundred articles in the scientific and business literatures. His books have been translated into five foreign languages. He holds a PhD from Harvard University, is a former professor at Yale University, and is a member of the National Academy of Engineering. Through board directorships, he remains an active leader in global business. Ellen Boer is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and an attorney specializing in educational law. She is a top contributor to TripAdvisor, with a broad following of serious travelers.