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From Behind the Iron Curtain to the NHL: The Untold Story of Hockey's Great Escapes

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In the annals of hockey history, there are few stories as captivating as those of the players who escaped from behind the Iron Curtain to pursue their dreams of playing in the NHL. These men risked everything - their careers, their families, and even their lives - to break free from the oppressive regimes of Eastern Europe and make a new life in the West.

Breakaway: From Behind the Iron Curtain to the NHL The Untold Story of Hockey s Great Escapes
Breakaway: From Behind the Iron Curtain to the NHL—The Untold Story of Hockey's Great Escapes
by Luca Vargiu

4.5 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 869 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 289 pages
Paperback : 120 pages
Item Weight : 6.8 ounces
Dimensions : 6.15 x 0.3 x 9.2 inches

Their stories are a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human soul, and they offer a fascinating glimpse into a world that is both familiar and foreign to most of us. In this book, we will tell the untold stories of some of the most daring hockey escapes ever attempted.

We will begin with the story of Vaclav Nedomansky, a young Czech forward who defected to the West in 1974. Nedomansky was one of the most promising players in Czechoslovakia, and his defection was a major blow to the country's hockey program. However, Nedomansky was determined to make his dream of playing in the NHL a reality, and he was willing to do whatever it took to achieve it.

Nedomansky's escape was a dangerous and harrowing experience. He had to sneak across the bFree Download into Austria, and then he had to find a way to get to Canada. Once in Canada, Nedomansky had to convince the NHL that he was a legitimate player and that he deserved a chance to play in the league.

Nedomansky's story is just one of many that we will tell in this book. We will also tell the stories of Peter Stastny, Miroslav Frycer, Jiri Bubla, and others who risked everything to escape from behind the Iron Curtain and pursue their dreams of playing in the NHL.

These stories are not just about hockey. They are about courage, determination, and the pursuit of freedom. They are stories that will inspire and amaze you, and they will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the game of hockey.

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Breakaway: From Behind the Iron Curtain to the NHL The Untold Story of Hockey s Great Escapes
Breakaway: From Behind the Iron Curtain to the NHL—The Untold Story of Hockey's Great Escapes
by Luca Vargiu

4.5 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 869 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 289 pages
Paperback : 120 pages
Item Weight : 6.8 ounces
Dimensions : 6.15 x 0.3 x 9.2 inches
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Breakaway: From Behind the Iron Curtain to the NHL The Untold Story of Hockey s Great Escapes
Breakaway: From Behind the Iron Curtain to the NHL—The Untold Story of Hockey's Great Escapes
by Luca Vargiu

4.5 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 869 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 289 pages
Paperback : 120 pages
Item Weight : 6.8 ounces
Dimensions : 6.15 x 0.3 x 9.2 inches
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