Hockey Tonk: The Amazing Story of the Nashville Predators
Since becoming an official franchise of the National Hockey League in May 1998, The Nashville Predators have gained an incredible amount of regional and national attention. In Hockey Tonk , owner Craig Leipold and Richard Oliver take readers on a fascinating journey from the birth of the Nashville Predators to the planning and execution of the team's inaugural season. From their first game in October 1998 before a sell out crowd of more than 17,000 to games being played today, the Nashville Predators have drawn a total of more than a million fans to their games. This book goes behind the scenes to describe not only how the Predators got and kept so many fans so fast, but also how they became one of the NHL's most successful expansion teams in just one season. Fans and business people alike will be interested in this amazing story.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0785268413
ISBN13:9780785268413
Release Date:October 2000
Publisher:Thomas Nelson
Length:256 Pages
Weight:1.16 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Not Just Hockey
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Making hockey successful in the middle of the bible belt was no easy task, and this is a remarkable story of management excellence. Predators owner Craig Leipold and renowned management author Richard W. Oliver combine to tell an unforgettable story. It is a must for fans of good management as well as hockey.
A Must Read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
For anybody thinking about getting into sports management or becoming a professional athlete, this is a must read! It provides an insightful view of what is expected of professional athletes and how to successfully manage a pro organization. Being a successful athlete in this day and age goes well beyond just raw talent. Highly recommend this book for high school and college athletes.
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