Mucking in the Corners - Dundurn

Mucking in the Corners

Unearthing the 1970s' Quirkiest Hockey Tales

Available Oct 27th 2026

Paperback
$ 21.99

Description

“A non-stop thrill ride through the wacky, crazy, and always hilarious 1970s NHL. Buckle up for this must-have addition to your hockey library!” – Reg Lansberry, author of 9 Goals: The New York Rangers’ Once-in-a-lifetime Miracle Finish

“For anyone who loves hockey, who loves history, and who thinks they know all the stories, this is a must-read.” – Bruce Boudreau, former NHL player and coach

Hockey history is much more than a collection of tales about its legends and champions. In this book, you’ll discover long-overlooked journeymen, one-game wonders, and backup goaltenders who have their own fascinating stories to tell.

Stories of the legendary teams and players take a back seat to the less heralded standouts of the era who shaped the game in surprising ways: Swedish sensation Hardy Åström, the streaky Ross Brooks, the phantom Taro Tsujimoto, the trailblazing London Lions, the fifteen-day Ottawa Civics, and more. Steve Currier delves into the quirky history of forgotten franchises, obscure players, and head-scratching experiments that defined the 1970s. By focusing on the oddities and misfits of the sport, Mucking in the Corners offers a fresh perspective on hockey’s most chaotic decade.

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Contributors

Steve Currier

Steve Currier is a hockey historian, member of the Society for International Hockey Research, and Montreal Canadiens fan. He has long needed a reason to justify his increasingly space-consuming collection of hockey cards, magazines, books, and memorabilia, and now he has one. He lives in Ottawa.

Book Details

Paperback
October 2026
6x9 in
336 pp
9781459757158
ePub
October 2026
-
336 pp
9781459757165
ePub
October 2026
-
336 pp
9781459757172