Love Defense: The Cincinnati Thrashers - The Ultimate Hockey Story

The Birth of a Hockey Team

The Cincinnati Thrashers were born in 1990, when a group of local investors decided to bring minor league hockey to the Queen City. The team began play in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL),a AA-level league that is one step below the American Hockey League (AHL).

Love's Defense (The Cincinnati Thrashers: Sports Romance Series)

by Laura Marquez Diamond

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The Thrashers' early years were tough. The team struggled on the ice, and attendance was low. But the team's owners were determined to make the Thrashers a success. They invested heavily in the team, and they hired a talented coaching staff.

The Rise to Glory

In 1994, the Thrashers hired a new coach named Don Lever. Lever was a former NHL player who had a reputation for winning. Under Lever's leadership, the Thrashers quickly turned things around. The team won its first ECHL championship in 1996, and it went on to win two more championships in 1997 and 1998.

The Thrashers' success on the ice led to a surge in popularity. Attendance at Thrashers games skyrocketed, and the team became a major part of the Cincinnati sports scene.

The Demise of the Team

Unfortunately, the Thrashers' success was not to last. In 2001, the team's owners decided to move the franchise to Dayton, Ohio. The move was controversial, and it led to a decline in support for the team.

The Thrashers struggled in Dayton, and they eventually folded in 2006. But the team's legacy lives on. The Thrashers were a beloved part of the Cincinnati community, and they helped to make hockey a popular sport in the city.

Love Defense: The Book

Love Defense: The Cincinnati Thrashers is the definitive story of the beloved minor league hockey team. The book is written by local journalist Greg Hoard, who covered the Thrashers for many years.

Love Defense is filled with exclusive interviews, rare photographs, and behind-the-scenes stories. The book chronicles the Thrashers' rise to glory and their eventual demise. It is a must-read for any hockey fan.

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Love Defense: The Cincinnati Thrashers is available now at all major book retailers. Free Download your copy today and relive the glory days of the Thrashers!

Love's Defense (The Cincinnati Thrashers: Sports Romance Series)

by Laura Marquez Diamond

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5223 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	226 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE