{"product_id":"behind-the-orange-curtain-larry-clay-9798504935003","title":"Behind the Orange Curtain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHockey's Hardest Hitting Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a personal memoir, this book describes the author's experiences with the players, ownership, and management of the Philadelphia Flyers: one of the National Hockey League's (NHL's) premier teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over six decades, Larry Clay has been a fan and keen observer of ice hockey, both in the USA and internationally. He's also a former coach, administrator, and hockey equipment retailer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unique perspective gives Mr. Clay the ability to reveal misinformation (past and present) from several sources (and organizations) concerning the state of ice hockey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou'll discover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy the author (and others) faced a shocking battle with Flyers former management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the Flyer's ownership cost the franchise and their fans a dynasty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the Broad Street Bullies Alumni were once nearly defeated by an amateur men's hockey team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy the authors association with a former Flyer's Superstar went bad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe horrifying truth about the NHL and the NHLPA (the Players Union) and how much they really care about player safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the NHL (and government agencies) pushed the worst scandal in hockey history 'under the ice.'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen Canada lost ownership of \"their game\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlus much, much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriting in a blunt and direct style, Larry Clay takes you 'Behind The Orange Curtain' where each chapter tells a different story. Whether you're a serious or casual fan of the sport, you'll never look at professional ice hockey the same way again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Larry Clay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8504935000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798504935003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/18\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 228\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.53lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.48d","brand":"Larry Clay","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43982261158143,"sku":"9798504935003","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_24848189-6302-42d6-b4b4-a3f7fd417889.jpg?v=1683260132","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/behind-the-orange-curtain-larry-clay-9798504935003","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}