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Great Centremen
Weaving up and down the ice, driven by the call of the net, hockey's most celebrated centremen sought always to get there first. Fast and furious, constantly in motion, these successful scorers waited for the face-offs, made the plays, took the penalties and controlled the puck. This book celebrates Sid Abel, Frank Boucher, Alex Delvecchio, Henri Richard and others who left their mark on some of the most thrilling moments in hockey history.
The Heart of a Horse
A collection of tales of one woman's passion for horses covering the spectrum from breeding and training, to adventures involving grizzly bears, uncooperative cows, and a truck named Herman.
Stolen Horses
Relates stories about horse theft in Canada, both past and present, and the valiant efforts of those who track them down.
Great Left Wingers
Recounts the stories of the best left wingers of the golden age, some known for their speed, some for their accuracy, others for their sneaky dekes, but all were admired for the power behind the plays that took their team to the top.
Soapy Smith
In 1897, the Klondike Gold Rush brought thousands of hopeful prospectors to the North. With them came many scoundrels and swindlers who were willing to do whatever it took to separate unsuspecting targets from their hard-earned cash. No swindler was more successful at his craft than Jefferson Randolph "Soapy" Smith, who ruled Skagway, Alaska with a quick hand and a scheming mind. This book explores his most outrageous escapades.
D-Day
On June 6, 1944, a daring and ambitious invasion of Europe changed the course of World War II, eventually leading to the surrender of Nazi Germany. During the night, through storms and high seas, the Allied forces swept towards the beaches of Normandy in France. This is the story of the bravery, the heroism, and the sheer dumb luck of the more than 14,000 Canadians who played a crucial role in that incredible event.
Great Defencemen
Staunch sentinels behind the blueline, the best defencemen of the golden age of hockey were loved and hated, robust and unflinching. To admirers, these bodycheckers appeared to have no understanding of the word pain. Francis Clancy, Ching Johnson, Allan Stanley, Eddie Shore, Doug Harvey and Tim Horton could sometimes be brawny bad guys, but they were always rocks on ice. In their zone, the puck stopped!
Greatest Grey Cups
Against the odds, the Canadian Football League continues to entertain and enthrall Canadians from coast to coast. And the biggest event on the football calendar--the most popular sporting event in Canada no less--is the Grey Cup. While the battle for the championship is always a memorable event, this collection highlights the 10 greatest Grey Cup games in the history of the event.
Great Right Wingers
Recounts the stories of the best right wingers of the golden age who skated with speed, scored with style, and delivered the goals with prowess and power.
Legendary NHL Coaches
Recounts the stories of coaches from hockey's golden age who are legends of the bench, warriors off the ice, and hockey innovators.
