Local Heroes: A History of the Western Hockey League

by Richard M. Lapp and Silas White

Great Canadian hockey stars aren't born, they're made - many of them, like Bobby Clarke, in the teams that make up the Western Hockey League. This first history of the WHL, tracing the league from its establishment in the 1960s to the present day, has all the stories of all the teams, coaches and stars: who they are (or were), how their skills developed (or didn't), where they are now. Here is the complete history of the league as it unfolded in Vancouver,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1550170805
• ISBN13: 9781550170801
• Release Date: November 1993
• Publisher: Harbour Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Hockey Memories,...

Excellent and a well written book! Brings back so many memories of players and coaches (Sakic, Neely, Ginnell) from the old "WCHL" to present. A must have for any Hockey Enthusiast!