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For many hockey players, the number on their sweater is as essential as their childhood or the skill that got them into the NHL. Written for both hardcore hockey fans and sports trivia buffs, The Little Book of Hockey Sweaters Volume 2 presents the inside story of these numbers.Explaining their importnace as inspiration and identity, from professional players past to present, this volume features legends such as Bobby Hull and Darcy Tucker talking personally about these small but significant aspects of the game.
Part reference guide, part history, and part celebration of this hallowed game, The Complete Hockey Dictionary defines every hockey term. From familiar words that take on special significance in hockey (doorstop or cowpie, for example), to technical terms (backhand, fence), to need-to-know hockey history (the Pollock Agreement of 1967), this is the ultimate guide for all hockey enthusiasts.
The speed and skill of a new hockey generation Ñ in photos and stories From the incredible debut of Auston Matthews to the unparalleled speed of Connor McDavid, the NHL is experiencing a rebirth that is based on speed and skill, not size, fighting, or intimidation. Fast Ice: Superstars of the New NHL features profiles of more than 50 of todayÕs greatest stars. Included are veterans like Sidney Crosby and arch-rival Alexander Ovechkin, but the heart of the book is the youth movement that has given fans new optimism for an exciting future. Written by bestselling author Andrew Podnieks and featuring dozens of full-colour photographs, this is sure to be a compelling addition to the hockey loverÕs library.
The Red Wings Book is THE most comprehensive, authoritative factbook about the Detroit Red Wings ever published. It's an encyclopedia, almanac, guide, and photo album all in one. Including a game-by-game and period-by-period breakdown of every goal Gordie Howe scored in a Detroit uniform, this book is also highlighted by dozens of rare photographs from a myriad of little-known and hard-to-find sources so we can see the Red Wings and their history in a fresh light. The Complete Red Wings Fact & Guide Book is user-friendly and a terrific reference guide--it's a "facts and stats" book that will appeal to the hockey fan, the historian, and the Red Wing nut.
The only complete biographical dictionary of every player who -- from the beginning of the NHL in 1917 to the end of the 2003 season -- has played in the NHL, from the game's superstars to its one-game wonders. Players is the authoritative and essential reference guide for everyone interested in the game of hockey -- from journalists to historians, to aficionados and casual fans alike. Moreover, it is an all-encompassing compendium of the personal narratives of the players' lives, both on and off the ice, and an indispensable treasure trove of information, providing unusual anecdotes, little-known trivia, and hundreds of obscure life histories in a manner never before undertaken on this scale. From A to Z, Players is a unique contribution to hockey history, a must-have item for hockey diehards, trivia fans, historians, librarians, and gift book buyers everywhere. - features more than 5,600 biographical entries - includes more than 3,000 images, including rare photographs, hockey memorabilia, and collectors' cards - features up-to-the-minute information on rookies and Hall-of-Famers from the 2002-2003 season
Celebrates the year-long journey of the Los Angeles Kings to glory, from pre-season, through the regular season, and every game of the playoffs.
This is the history of the most famous trophy in all of sports, from its origins in 14th-century England to the most recent winners of the Cup. Full-color images throughout.
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This colossal Guide includes information on every top level event, every IIHF member nation, and, indeed, every player to appear in even a single game since international hockey first took hold in 1920. In all, more than 12,000 players are included, as well as every coach, every referee, every linesman and every stat imaginable. The 2012 IIHF Guide and Record Book is the official and only complete source of information for international hockey. It covers all top-level events from the Olympics to World Championships to junior events, from men's hockey to women's hockey, from 1920 to the past and present seasons. At 640 pages, it contains the scores and standings for every international game a...