Every spring, the state of Minnesota--from urban metropolises to remote
Canadian borderlands--is riveted by the spectacle of the boys' high
school hockey tournament. Going back to the inaugural competition in
1945, the state tournament has produced incredible drama on and off the
ice, featured legendary players, invigorated communities--and showcased
some of the best hockey hair the world has ever seen. The tournament
draws thousands to St. Paul, and countless more tune in on television
screens around the state.
In Tourney Time, longtime sports journalists David La Vaque and L.
R. Nelson take readers year by year through the tournament, highlighting
the key games, the backstories, and the players that made each one
shine. Interviews with players, coaches, and fans bring firsthand
perspectives and insights to the games and tournaments, while in-depth
statistics and results reveal the numbers behind the memories. In
addition, the authors share their rankings of the most memorable
moments, performances, characters, nicknames, upsets, and more from
seventy five years of tournament play.
Combining archival research, personal recollections, and vivid imagery,
Tourney Time offers a detailed and insightful history of the
nation's greatest high school sports event and one of Minnesota's most
cherished institutions.
