Battle on the Hudson

Overview

A look back at the legendary “Guarantee Game” series

Author Biography

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Media

Battle on the Hudson was positively reviewed on Blue Seat Blogs.

Battle on the Hudson was reviewed by Pat Leonard on the New York Daily News Blueshirts blog.

Battle on the Hudson was reviewed by Stu Hackel for SI.com in a column titled "Two Minutes for Booking: The secrets of the C; more hockey reading."

Tim Sullivan, author of Battle on the Hudson, was interviewed for a Q&A in New York Magazine.

Tim Sullivan, author of Battle on the Hudson, interviews on "The RoundTable" on WAMC/Northeast Public Radio.

Battle on the Hudson, by Tim Sullivan, was prominently featured on NHL.com.

Book Signings

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Press Releases

Battle on the Hudson:

The Devils, the Rangers, and the NHL's Greatest Series Ever

By Tim Sullivan

Foreword by Stéphane Matteau

CONTACT: Bill Ames∙ Independent Publishers Group ∙ 312.337.0747 ext. 326∙ bames@ipgbook.com

Reliving the renowned territorial battle of 1994, Battle on the Hudson: The Devils, the Rangers, and the NHL's Greatest Series Ever by Tim Sullivan details the epic Eastern Conference Finals playoff battle between the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils that forever changed the game of hockey.

As told through the eyes of the media professionals, journalists and broadcasters who reported and analyzed all seven games, Battle on the Hudson presents a definitive portrayal of these two determined teams: the Rangers, an original-six franchise desperate to get to the Stanley Cup and win their first title in 54 years; and the Devils, the underappreciated new kid from across the Hudson River who feverishly wanted to forge an identity of their own. Packed with insight and exciting new details, this engaging read chronicles the entire series while also delving into:

• The origin of the rivalry starting the early 80s that eventually culminated in the most memorable playoff series in NHL history.
• The famous "Guarantee" made by Rangers' captain Mark Messier regarding game 6
• How the two teams were made great by the tough love coaching style of Rangers' Mark Keenan and unique business approach of Devils' president Lou Lamoriello
• The two unforgettable game-winning overtime goals made by Stéphane Matteau

Recalling the 1994 series that is seared into the minds of hockey fans everywhere, Battle on the Hudson is an in-depth retrospective that takes readers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as it profiles the teams and players that made this feud legendary.

About the Author:

Tim Sullivan is the East Coast Sports Editor and Executive Hockey Editor at the Associated Press. He was entrenched in the New Jersey Devils-New Jersey Rangers rivalry for seven years as the Deputy Sports Editor and columnist at the New York Post.  He is also a sports contributor to the FOX Network and its many television outlets.He lives in Fair Haven, New Jersey.

Stéphane Matteau is a former National Hockey League player who enjoyed a 16-year career. He is a former member of the New York Rangers 1994 Stanley Cup Championship team and is most remembered for scoring two overtime goals in the Eastern Conference Finals against the New Jersey Devils. He lives in Montreal.

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