Frozen in Time

A Minnesota North Stars History

Adam Raider

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University of Nebraska Press
01 December 2023

History of the Americas; Local history; Ice hockey

In 1967 the National Hockey League decided to double its size from six teams to twelve. This expansion was the first of its kind, and Minnesota, with its rich hockey history, was a natural choice for a new franchise. Thus the Minnesota North Stars were born.

Frozen in Time examines the organization's signature seasons, from the late 1970s, when the club was at its worst, to its two surprising runs to the Stanley Cup Finals. Adam Raider recalls the exploits of characters such as Wren Blair, the firebrand ex-scout who would become the team's first coach and general manager, and owner Norm Green, the man who moved the team to Texas in 1993, making him one of the most hated men in Minnesota. Here, too, is the tragic story of Bill Masterton, an original North Star whose death in 1968 as the result of an on-ice injury remains the only one in the history of the league. The team's engaging history is brought to life with vivid recollections from former players and legends, including Cesare Maniago, Tom Reid, and Bobby Smith, and from journalists, broadcasters, front office executives, and faithful fans.

Also including season-by-season summaries, player profiles, and statistics, Frozen in Time offers an authoritative and nostalgic look at Minnesota's still-beloved North Stars and a bygone era of pro hockey.

By: Adam Raider
Imprint: University of Nebraska Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9781496237545
ISBN 10: 1496237544
Pages: 274
Publication Date: 01 December 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Adam Raider covered the NHL for more than a decade for magazines including The Hockey News and Hockey Digest. He is the coauthor of 100 Ranger Greats: Superstars, Unsung Heroes, and Colorful Characters.

Reviews for Frozen in Time: A Minnesota North Stars History

“Adam Raider has captured the excitement of the game in his expertly researched and wonderfully written chronicle of the Minnesota North Stars, Frozen in Time. I very much enjoyed every page of this excellent hockey history lesson.”—Kevin Shea, author of Barilko: Without a Trace “Fans of hockey and those who are nostalgic about the North Stars will not be disappointed as Raider skillfully brings the team’s exploits alive on these pages in a crisp manner. . . . If you are a hockey fan or, more specifically, a fan of Minnesota hockey, Frozen in Time should be part of your collection.”—John Wong, Arete “A fun look at the [North Stars] and their history. . . . A wonderful book. Very well laid out, easy to keep up with, and definitely worth reading.”—Mark Shockey, Sitting on the Sidelines