This book takes us on a journey that starts with Wild Bill Hunters registration of a team franchise in 1971, through its World Hockey Association infancy, into the NHL dressing rooms where champagne was sipped from the Stanley Cup, and along theMoreThis book takes us on a journey that starts with Wild Bill Hunters registration of a team franchise in 1971, through its World Hockey Association infancy, into the NHL dressing rooms where champagne was sipped from the Stanley Cup, and along the road to rebuilding.
As the architect of the Oilers dynasty, Glen Sather adeptly moved from building through the NHL entry draft in the early years to sustaining the franchise through trades.The book captures the wizardry of Wayne Gretzky scoring 50 goals in 39 games, the majesty of Janet Jones and Gretzky at Edmontons royal wedding, and the sadness that day in August when the Great One was traded. It also touches on the hope that Tommy Salo and his current teammates provide for the Oilers future.