Hockey Superstitions: From Playoff Beards to Crossed Sticks and Lucky Socks

July 18, 2016

Why did Wayne Gretzky start every pre-game warm-up by shooting wide to the right of the net (a rather funny habit, given that he scored more goals than anyone in the game’s history)? Why do many hockey players seem to believe performance is tied directly to facial hair? Why does Geoff Sanderson use a different length stick for every period? And why did Petr Klima break his stick after every goal he scored? This book explores the fascinating and fun world of hockey superstitions: their origins, their quirks, and the mythology around them.

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