--- product_id: 579170 title: "The Code: The Unwritten Rules of Fighting and Retaliation in the NHL Hardcover – September 1, 2006" brand: "ross bernsteinmarty mcsorleytony twist" price: "327 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/579170-the-code-the-unwritten-rules-of-fighting-and-retaliation-in store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # The Code: The Unwritten Rules of Fighting and Retaliation in the NHL Hardcover – September 1, 2006 **Brand:** ross bernsteinmarty mcsorleytony twist **Price:** 327 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Code: The Unwritten Rules of Fighting and Retaliation in the NHL Hardcover – September 1, 2006 by ross bernsteinmarty mcsorleytony twist - **How much does it cost?** 327 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/579170-the-code-the-unwritten-rules-of-fighting-and-retaliation-in) ## Best For - ross bernsteinmarty mcsorleytony twist enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ross bernsteinmarty mcsorleytony twist brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Code: The Unwritten Rules of Fighting and Retaliation in the NHL Hardcover – September 1, 2006 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61r9ycldhML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars awesome read! *by M***K on Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2022* Great read, really let’s you know the behind the scenes of fighting in the NHL and the need to keep it in the game. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read... *by R***D on Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2010* for any level of Hockey fan! Insightful interviews and funny stories plus being a comprehensive look at the History of the enforcer and the new Rule 56. A must have, it will make you a better Hockey fan! ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Semi-educational, semi-entertaining, but mediocre writing *by D***3 on Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2007* As a long-time hockey enthusiast and proponent of fighting in the NHL, I thought this book would be a great read. It is, for the most part, very educational, explaining a lot of the history of fighting and feuds in the NHL, describing the infamous, unwritten Code and what it means to the players and coaches, and also detailing how various rule and cultural changes have revised the game to its current state. (Although we can probably stop calling it the "unwritten Code" now that, ya know, there's this book.)Unfortunately, it's NOT a great read, and many of the reviews here at Amazon are spot-on. The book is amateurish and mediocre, strictly for the hardcore enthusiast or someone who desperately seeks to absorb everything to know about hockey and needs this book as a primer to understand fighting in the NHL. Bernstein's words only account for about 30% of the overall manuscript. The rest is clips and quotes from NHL players and coaches, mostly Tony Twist, Marty McSorely, and Paul Stewart.Most quotes read like this: "Blah blah positive comment about fighting in hockey. Blah blah some anecdote about respect. Blah blah one time I did this, and here's why I beat this guy's face. Blah blah that's what the code means to me."That's great, and I get the point. But do we need 119 quotes that all sound alike?Bernstein also includes more cliche than should be allowable by law. He's in LOVE with using "quotes" to make references to things where no quotes are necessary, often being those afore-mentioned cliches.What's lamentable is that there are numerous black and white photos peppered throughout the book. That's right... good ol' grayscale. I would've gladly paid an extra $2-$3 had the publishers saw fit to include color photos, and much more of them. I'd bet a good 20% of the repetitive quotes and Bernstein's long-winded drivel could've been replaced by more photos of famous fights and fighters.Admittedly, Bernstein claims he was a casual hockey fan and knew nothing of the Code prior to researching for this book, which he started doing after the oft-mentioned "Bertuzzi incident". Hockey fans would have been done better service had this book been written by a true sports writer with a passion for the game. Terry Frei or Frank DeFord could've done a better job. Lord knows their editors could, too.To its credit, however, The Code is full of some great hockey stories, and tales that describe the history of fighting in the NHL. There are also some very amusing quotes and stories from some of hockey's best enforcers that made me laugh out loud or had my jaw drop. (Although I'm disappointed there wasn't one word about Vladamir "The Vladinator" Konstantinov in this entire book.)All that said, for anyone who loves the game of hockey, and enjoys the fisticuffs, I WOULD recommend this book (to Bernstein's publisher: please note that I did not have a need to put the word fisticuffs in quotes, as Bernstein seems compelled to do every time he uses the word, as if it's the first time we've read it). But do yourself a favor and skim it, paying careful attention to the quotes, which are either framed in gray boxes or in italicized text. It's a book best-read on a lazy Saturday afternoon, or maybe a few days before the All Star break when we're itching for anything hockey. Plus, you'll probably learn a thing or two about some famous hockey fights that you can use to impress your friends and wow your beer league teammates! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/579170-the-code-the-unwritten-rules-of-fighting-and-retaliation-in](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/579170-the-code-the-unwritten-rules-of-fighting-and-retaliation-in) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*