Stan Fischler
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Stan Fischler is a hockey and New York City Subway
historian, broadcaster, author and professor.
For his hockey knowledge, Fischler promotes himself as “The Hockey Maven” in both local and national circles. He can be seen aside Al Trautwig
during MSG hockey intermissions for the New York Islanders
, New Jersey Devils
, and New York Rangers
on MSG
and MSG Plus
. He also provides general hockey analysis on MSG and writes columns for the network's website (MSG.com). In 2009, Fischler began hosting a feature, "Five For Fischler," on "Hockey Night Live!
" which lists his Top Five in a random hockey topic.
In addition to broadcasting, Fischler has authored or co-authored more than 90 books on hockey or the NYC subway system, frequently co-writing with his wife Shirley. His books include: The Hockey Encyclopedia, Everybody's Hockey Book, Hockey Chronicle, The New NHL Encyclopedia, Cracked Ice: An Insider's Look at the NHL, and most recently MetroIce: A Century of Hockey in Greater New York, focusing on the Rangers, Islanders and Devils franchises. His most famous subway book is Uptown, Downtown.
On September 18, 2007 Fischler was announced as one of the four recipients of the 2007 Lester Patrick Trophy
.
New York City Subway
The New York City Subway is a rapid transit system owned by the City of New York and leased to the New York City Transit Authority, a subsidiary agency of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and also known as MTA New York City Transit...
historian, broadcaster, author and professor.
For his hockey knowledge, Fischler promotes himself as “The Hockey Maven” in both local and national circles. He can be seen aside Al Trautwig
Al Trautwig
Al Trautwig is a commentator with the MSG Network, NBC, Versus, and USA Network. He does the pre-game and post-game shows for the New York Knicks and New York Rangers, as well as fill-in play-by-play for both teams.-Early life:...
during MSG hockey intermissions for the New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
, New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
, and New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
on MSG
MSG Network
The MSG Network, now shortened to simply MSG, is a regional cable television and radio network serving the Mid-Atlantic United States. It is focused on New York City sports teams...
and MSG Plus
MSG Plus
MSG Plus is a regional sports network in the New York City metropolitan area, whose reach expands to cover the entire state of New York, Northern New Jersey, Southwestern Connecticut, and Northeastern Pennsylvania. The network was rebranded on March 10, 2008.Like its sister network, MSG, it is...
. He also provides general hockey analysis on MSG and writes columns for the network's website (MSG.com). In 2009, Fischler began hosting a feature, "Five For Fischler," on "Hockey Night Live!
Hockey Night Live!
Hockey Night Live is an up-to-the-action sports talk show about hockey. Its main host, Al Trautwig, is joined by a panel that includes Ken Daneyko, Ron Duguay, Dave Maloney, Butch Goring, and Mike Keenan, with contributions from Stan Fischler. Bill Pidto serves as panel moderator and host when...
" which lists his Top Five in a random hockey topic.
In addition to broadcasting, Fischler has authored or co-authored more than 90 books on hockey or the NYC subway system, frequently co-writing with his wife Shirley. His books include: The Hockey Encyclopedia, Everybody's Hockey Book, Hockey Chronicle, The New NHL Encyclopedia, Cracked Ice: An Insider's Look at the NHL, and most recently MetroIce: A Century of Hockey in Greater New York, focusing on the Rangers, Islanders and Devils franchises. His most famous subway book is Uptown, Downtown.
On September 18, 2007 Fischler was announced as one of the four recipients of the 2007 Lester Patrick Trophy
Lester Patrick Trophy
The Lester Patrick Trophy has been presented by the National Hockey League and USA Hockey since 1966 to honor a recipient's contribution to ice hockey in the United States. It is considered a non-NHL trophy because it may be awarded to players, coaches, officials, and other personnel outside the NHL...
.