He was inducted into the hockey hall of fame in 1995. The most memorable moments from hockeys glory days, as told by a true insider. Brian mcfarlane archives penguin random house canada young. Brian mcfarlane born august 10, 1931 spent 27 years thrilling audiences with his colorful commentary from the gondola at maple leaf gardens and the studios of hockey night in canada. Before that, he became the first canadian to work on u. He is best known as a broadcaster on hockey night in canada and as an author of hockey books. Discover book depositorys huge selection of brian mcfarlane books online.
He has written more than 50 books on hockey, including the mitchell brothers seriesa young adult series for hockey mysteries. Shop amongst our popular books, including 16, colour commentary, peter puck and the runaway. He was a host and commentator on hockey night in canada for 27 years. Brian mcfarlane won recognition as an allamerican center hockey player and has been a sportscaster in both canada and the united states. Buy products such as hockey hall of fame book of players, the russian five dvd at walmart and save. Email to friends share on facebook opens in a new window or tab share on twitter. One of hockey s most knowledgeable insiders, mcfarlane spent his professional career as the face of hockey, 3626711491. Brian mcfarlane born august 10, 1931 is a canadian television sportscaster and author. Athlete, author, historian, broadcaster, orator, artist.
A member of the hockey hall of fame, brian mcfarlane has written more than 50 books about hockey, and loves nothing more than to share his passion for the game. At 87, he continues to produce books and paintings at an. Jun 03, 2018 the longtime hockey night in canada broadcaster brian mcfarlane is closing in on his 100th book, while making some graceful strides in the art world. The hockey book the mitchell brothers brian mcfarlane on. Jim lang bob showers brian codagnone brian mcfarlane bruce haas bryan berard. From the dust jacket in legendary stanley cup stories, brian mcfarlane one of hockeys most celebrated and respected broadcasters offers a lively and entertaining romp down memory lane. Brian mcfarlane books list of books by author brian mcfarlane. He played for the junior inkerman rockets, most notably when they played in the 195051 eastern. Shop amongst our popular books, including 16, 101 fascinating hockey facts, peter puck and the runaway zamboni machine and more from brian mcfarlane. Coaching the river rats mitchell brothers, the stanley cup dream. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. He has written over 40 books on hockey and was inducted into the hockey hall of fame, media section in 1995.
The best of it happened in hockey is a great collection of stories that span more than 150 years of the history of the game. Brian once owned the montreal canadiens pro lacrosse team, a hockey museum and paints in acrylics in his spare time. Brian mcfarlane at his hockey hall of fame induction. New listing vintage 60 years of hockey hardcover nhl hockey book by brian mcfarlane rare. Feb 28, 2006 brian mcfarlane born august 10, 1931 spent 27 years thrilling audiences with his colorful commentary from the gondola at maple leaf gardens and the studios of hockey night in canada. Discount prices on books by brian mcfarlane, including titles like spawn. Lawrence in 1951 and was a major factor in the hockey programs rise to national prominence.
Counting along with brian mcfarlane posted january 12, 2020. From the dust jacket in legendary stanley cup stories, brian mcfarlane one of hockey s most celebrated and respected broadcasters offers a lively and entertaining romp down memory lane. He is also the honorary president of the society for international hockey research. Histories of the national hockey league and stanley cup. He was a host and commentator on hockey night in canada for 25 years. Brian mcfarlane born august 10, 1931 in new liskeard, ontario is a canadian television sportscaster and author. No, not for his latest book, 101 fascinating hockey facts, but instead to establish just how many books hes written. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Brian lives in stouffville, ontario, and winters in naples, florida. Brian mcfarlane is an author, hockey historian, and hockey hall of fame broadcaster.
Todd mcfarlane, brian holguin, danny miki contributor paperback mar 2014. Over the years he has written some 90 books of fiction and nonfiction devoted to hockey, and established himself as the games preeminent historian. The 2019 brian mcfarlane award recipient is jason farris who is being recognized for his broad body of hockey research over the past two decades which has culminated in the opening of the texas hockey history center in dallas texas in 2018 and in the publication of many books including behind the moves. He currently runs a hockey museum and is in demand as a public speaker and master of. Brian mcfarlane archives penguin random house canada. Written by brian mcfarlane illustrated by geri storey hardcover 64 pages ages 69 isbn. A member of the hockey hall of fame, brian mcfarlane has written more than 50 books about hockey, and loves nothing more than to share his passion for the game with fellow enthusiasts. When not on mic or camera, brian embraced the writing muse that inhabits the mcfarlane family his father leslie and his sister norah slu 55 are also published authors.
Adjusting to a new town and having to make new friends isnt easy. Brian mcfarlane for 27 years, brian mcfarlane thrilled canadians from the gondola of maple leaf gardens and the studios of hockey night in canada with his classy commentary and colorful quips. For three decades he served as a host and commentator on hockey night in canada. Canadian sportscaster, author, historian, and artist. Packed with trivia and didyouknows, hockey fans will love flipping through this collection to test their knowledge and to find tidbits to share with their friends. Brian mcfarlane is a published author of childrens books and young adult books. Bruce bennettgetty images this article is more than 1 year old.
Everything youve always wanted to know about hockey. Brian mcfarlane has 82 books on goodreads with 1850 ratings. He is also the honorary president of the society for international. Nhl draft name and logo, nhl mascots, hockey fights cancer, because its the cup, nhl green name and logo, nhl vault, hockey is for everyone, nhl. Maxs book is set in the 1930s during the opening of maple leaf gardens, and the hockey book takes readers into the roughandtumble early days of the game. The encyclopedia of british film brian mcfarlane, british. Sep 27, 2017 brian mcfarlane was born in 1931 in new liskeard, ontario, and raised in ottawa. Whether youre a fan or a player, you have to know the rules of the game. Brian mcfarlane blends a detailed knowledge of the sport with an exciting timetravel storyline in this fun entry in the popular series. He is the son of the prolific writer leslie mcfarlane who wrote many of the early hardy boys books. Duncan fremlin met with legendary broadcaster brian mcfarlane a few weeks ago to discuss brians achievements as an author and a painter. Brian mcfarlane is known as canadas foremost hockey historian. The guy has churned over 50 hockey books, most of them about hockey history. In 101 fascinating hockey facts, nhl elderstatesman brian mcfarlane tells these and 98 other tales from the rink.
Full page colour photos of the year in perspective. Brian mcfarlanes history of hockey by brian mcfarlane. Brian mcfarlane is a media member of the hockey hall of fame and known as one of canadas foremost hockey historians and writers. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Brian mcfarlane was born in 1931 in new liskeard, ontario. I was very impressed with the variety of stories and i thought that mcfarlane did a great job in making it a very well balanced book. Book six in the mitchell brothers series, and trouble at tumbling waters. See all books authored by brian mcfarlane, including peter puck and the stolen stanley cup, and peter puck and the runaway zamboni machine, and more on. Brian mcfarlane books, biography, contact information. The longtime hockey night in canada broadcaster brian mcfarlane is closing in on his 100th book, while making some graceful strides in the art world. For cbs, he was the first canadian hockey personality on american television, and later he brought the game to millions of fans on nbc. Nov 15, 2009 discover book depositorys huge selection of brian mcfarlane books online.
Brian comes by his writing talents honestly for he is the son of leslie mcfarlane, author of the first 23 books in the famous hardy boys series. Season of surprises mitchell brothers, mitchell brothers. On the hockey highway by brian mcfarlane goodreads. If three goals are a hat trick, what are 100 hockey books. This official national hockey league book is an indispensable guide to the basic rules. For 25 years, he was a commentator on hockey night in canada. Buy everything youve always wanted to know about hockey. Brian mcfarlanes most popular book is novel to film. Statistics of brian mcfarlane, a hockey player from coquitlam, bc born jul 9 1967 who was active from 1983 to 1988. Brian mcfarlane has been a hockey broadcaster and writer for over 40 years.
Brian mcfarlane books list of books by author brian. A member of the society for international hockey research sihr, in 2012, kevin was awarded that organizations brian mcfarlane award for excellence in research and writing and in 2017, he was the recipient of the presidents award for outstanding contributions to advancing hockey research. Legendary stanley cup stories, brian mcfarlane, ice hockey. Ho hum, brian mcfarlane has another book out this year. Brian has written more than 80 books on hockey, and in 1995 he was inducted into the media section of the hockey hall of fame.
Brian mcfarlane is looking for someone who can count really well. Right wing shoots r born jul 9 1967 coquitlam, bc 52 yrs. Brian mcfarlane and the scotiabank hockey college wbur. Brian mcfarlane books list of books by brian mcfarlane. Limited to 101 fascinating hockey facts for the new book, published by dundurn, mcfarlane knows hes got more in himmore facts and. The habs brian mcfarlane s original six brian mcfarlane. For 27 years, brian mcfarlane thrilled canadians from the gondola of maple leaf gardens and the studios of hockey night in canada with his classy commentary and colorful quips. He is best known as a broadcaster on hockey night in canada and as an. Bright future 100 years of canadian womens hockey brian mcfarlane. Brian mcfarlanes world of hockey hc wdj 1st edition. Golden oldies brian mcfarlane 9781770412507 netgalley. He was a host and commentator on hockey night in canada for 25 years and spent another 3 with nbc. Some of the published credits of brian mcfarlane include mitchell brothers. Nov 19, 2018 duncan fremlin met with legendary broadcaster brian mcfarlane a few weeks ago to discuss brian s achievements as an author and a painter.
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