The Great Book of Ice Hockey

Author: Bill O'Neill
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781543105759
Category : Hockey
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The Great Book of Ice Hockey is a must for anyone who loves sports trivia. The book is a compendium of interesting facts and sport stories about the great game of ice hockey, with information about the early days before the National Hockey League (NHL) all the way to the stars of today. There are random facts about leagues, rules, coaches, players, and inside stories about the early days of the game. The answers to hundreds of trivia questions lie in these pages. Learn about foreign leagues, junior hockey, and superstars like Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, and of course "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky. You can find interesting facts about the builders of the game, including Maurice "Rocket" Richard and Coach Jack Adams, both of whom have NHL trophies named in their honor. You will meet scoring leaders, winning coaches, amazing goalies and ice hockey royalty. Whether you're a long-time fan of ice hockey, or if you're just looking for answers to troublesome trivia questions in your latest game of Trivial Pursuit, "The Great Book of Ice Hockey" is the book for you. Presented in a clear and engaging manner, this collection of sports trivia will give fans of ice hockey a new and entertaining set of random facts to liven up a boring day or fill the time during intermission.

Ice Hockey

Author: Michael Hurley
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
ISBN: 1410951138
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
Presents facts about hockey players, records, achievements, and crowds, revealing such information as the highest scoring game and the largest number of spectators for an event.

Top Ice Hockey Tips

Author: Heather E. Schwartz
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1515747298
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
Whether its skating a fast break to basic puck handling, let the tips in this book teach you everything you need to know to boost your game on this ice.

Sports Are Fantastic Fun!

Author: Ole Könnecke
Publisher: Gecko Press (Tm)
ISBN: 1776572017
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30

Book Description
"Experience the highs and lows in this collection of sports from around the world for armchair players, small and big."--Back cover.

The Best of Everything Hockey Book

Author: Shane Gerald Frederick
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1491404795
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 175

Book Description
What team has won the most Stanley Cups? How many teams did Wayne Gretzky play for? What is the longest game in NHL history? Learn the answer to these questions and more in The Best of Everything Hockey Book.

Hockey

Author: Agnieszka Biskup
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429640235
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50

Book Description
"Describes the science behind the sport of hockey, including skating, shooting, goaltending, and the rink"--Provided by publisher.

All about Hockey

Author: Matt Doeden
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1491419962
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
"Explains the game of hockey, including the game's goals, positions, basic rules, and other points of interest."--

The Best Book of Hockey Facts & Stats

Author: Dan Weber
Publisher: Buffalo, N.Y. ; Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781554070213
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308

Book Description
Over its info-packed 304 pages, The Best Book of Hockey Facts and Stats records all the players and all the important games and series-including every Stanley Cup game and every All-Star game. Also included are details of all the trophies awarded to the best players, such as the Georges Vezina for best goalie, the Art Ross Trophy, and the trophy awarded in honor of Maurice "Rocket" Richard. Player listings are loaded with information: personal stats, such as where a player was born, his height and weight, and career scoring totals and trophies won to date, plus the complete story of the player's career. The Best Book of Hockey Facts and Stats features: The teams in the NHL The Stanley Cup winners Great players Great games Famous arenas Hockey statistics Hockey records The history of professional hockey. The Best Book of Hockey Facts and Stats not only chronicles the growth of this popular sport, the authors' entertaining and readable style reveals their passion for the great game of hockey.

Ice Hockey Made Simple

Author: P. J. Harari
Publisher: First Base Sports, Inc.
ISBN: 9781884309113
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 140

Book Description
This easy-to-read guide, filled with illustrations and action photographs, contains everything for the fan and non-fan alike to understand and enjoy the sport of ice hockey. Each section stands alone, so it can be used as a handy reference guide, and it is so lightweight it can easily be taken to games. The book includes:- The Rules of Hockey Simplified - The Most Recent NHL Changes - What to Look For During Play - Statistics Explained - League and Playoff Formats - Stars of the Past and Present - Awards and Records- A Complete Glossary. The National Hockey League expansion of the last decade and the increased television coverage exposed millions of new fans to hockey. The Stanley Cup is now seen in over 170 countries, while annual sales of NHL merchandise today exceed $1 billion. Yet hockey remains one of the least understood sports. With the help of this guide, you can learn to follow the excitement of America's fastest-paced sport in no time at all.

Hockey in Seattle

Author: Jeff Obermeyer
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738529233
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
Traces the birth of hockey in Seattle, the 1917 Stanley Cup champions, the glory years of the Totems in the 1960s, and the Thunderbirds of today, introducing the players, owners, and fans that make up Seattles colorful history as a hockey town. Original.