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The Greatest Hockey Players of All Time

Author : Eric Keppeler

Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 48,62 MB

Release : 2019-12-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1538247860

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Pucks and ice, sticks and nets, cheers and boos, ice hockey is one of the most popular sports in the world. Since the game was created in the 1800s in Canada, there have been many talented players who have risen to the top of the ranks. In this high-interest book, readers will learn about some of the greatest athletes ever to wield a hockey stick. Full-color photographs of the sport's greats will grab fans' attention. Stimulating facts about hockey, from its role in the Winter Olympics to the long history of the National Hockey League, will thoroughly appeal to all levels of readers.



Hockey and Its Greatest Players

Author : Britannica Educational Publishing

Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing

Page : 82 pages

File Size : 20,88 MB

Release : 2015-01-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1622755871

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Ice hockey—which has been evolving for thousands of years—is not now, nor has it ever been, a sport for the timid. Armed with pounds of padding, wooden sticks, and goal-driven intensity, the players of this sport are indeed a force—a fast and often fierce force. Readers of this book will learn about the history and evolving rules of the game, how it came to be organized into leagues, and who the movers and shakers in the icy and often adrenaline-riddled rink are.



Wearing the C

Author :

Publisher : Triumph Books

Page : 306 pages

File Size : 16,27 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Hockey

ISBN : 1617499773

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Wearing the C insignia on the uniforma badge of honor reserved for team captainsis professional hockey's highest honor, and this study discusses how many of the NHL's all-time greatest players were captains. This exciting new bookan entertaining and enlightening blend of hockey stories and leadership lessonsreveals the secrets of hockey's greatest captains by asking questions such as What does it take to lead a team to championship? What are the keys to overcoming unexpected adversity? and How does a captain manage strong egos from diverse backgrounds into a unified, focused team? To get the inside story, author Ross Bernstein interviewed more than 100 of the all-time greatest captains, assistant captains, and head coaches, including Wayne Gretzky, Scotty Bowman, Phil Esposito, and Joe Sakic. An ideal book for any hockey fan, this work recounts some of the greatest moments in NHL history.



Hockey Hall of Fame Book of Players

Author : Steve Cameron

Publisher : Hockey Hall of Fame

Page : 512 pages

File Size : 41,11 MB

Release : 2018-09-28

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 9780228101376

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"A must-have for hockey lovers." -- Library Journal Profiles, stories, artifacts and archival images of every player in the Hockey Hall of Fame. The greatest individual honor that can be bestowed upon a professional hockey player is to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Hockey Hall of Fame Book of Players celebrates each and every one of the 276 players who have been so honored since the Hall of Fame's first class in 1945. Here are just a few of the Hockey Hall of Fame's most famous inductees: Wayne Gretzky Gordie Howe Bobby Orr Maurice Richard Guy Lafleur Patrick Roy Tim Horton Johnny Bower Ken Dryden Mark Messier Brett Hull Steve Yzerman Joe Sakic Scott Niedermayer Eric Lindros Teemu Selanne Dominik Hasek. Hockey Hall of Fame Book of Players also features artifacts and memorabilia from the Hockey Hall of Fame's extensive archive, including Wayne Gretzky's record setting 802nd goal puck, Jacques Plante's game-changing mask, and Mario Lemieux's 1987 Canada Cup jersey. Complete with more than 450 photos and full of artifacts, stats, facts, quotes and other interesting stories and snapshots from each star's career -- Hockey Hall of Fame Book of Players is the definitive book on the stars who have been awarded hockey's most prestigious honor.



Hockey's 100

Author : Stan Fischler

Publisher : New York ; Toronto : Beaufort Books

Page : 366 pages

File Size : 15,29 MB

Release : 1984

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 9780825302459

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Book Description

Ranks and offers profiles of the NHL's all-time greatest hockey players, and looks back on the history of the game



Hockey's Greatest Stars

Author : Chris McDonell

Publisher : Firefly Books Limited

Page : 191 pages

File Size : 18,1 MB

Release : 2011-01-01

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 9781554078882

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Book Description

Profiles of the greatest National Hockey League players of all time plus those who are current players.



The Greatest Players and Moments of the Philadelphia Flyers

Author : Stan Fischler

Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC

Page : 298 pages

File Size : 41,94 MB

Release : 1998-10

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 9781571672346

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Call 'em the Broad Street Bullies, the Ferocious Flyers, or Bobby Clarke's Bashers, Philadelphia's icemen have been among the most exciting athletes in sports. Bursting onto the big-league hockey scene in 1967-68, the Flyers became the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup. Combining guts, goals and glamour in equal proportions, the Flyers captured the imagination of a city as well as the National Hockey League.



The Greatest Hockey Stories Ever Told

Author : Bryant Urstadt

Publisher : Globe Pequot

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 42,5 MB

Release : 2006-09

Category : Hockey

ISBN : 9781592289059

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Book Description

Finally, hockey's rabid fans have an anthology of their own, a showcase of writing as dynamic and diverse as the fastest sport itself.



Boston Bruins

Author : Fischler Stan

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 360 pages

File Size : 36,47 MB

Release : 2017-11-07

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 168358158X

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Book Description

Written by hockey's most authoritative author, this is the definitive collection of Boston Bruins history. In his newly revised edition of Boston Bruins: Greatest Moments and Players, “Hockey Maven” Stan Fischler examines the storied history of the Boston Bruins from their first game in 1924 to their epic Stanley Cup victory in 2011 and beyond. Beyond the stats and facts, this veteran sportswriter brings fans off the ice and into the locker room to share a treasure trove of stories and anecdotes from this legendary franchise. Within these pages, Bruins fans will read about all of Boston hockey's most famous names—Phil Esposito, Bobby Orr, Eddie Shore, Milt Schmidt, John Bucyk, Zdeno Chara, Patrice Bergeron, Tuukka Rask, and many more.



Starforce Hockey

Author : Eric Duhatschek

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 43,66 MB

Release : 2000

Category : Hockey players

ISBN : 9781552851166

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Book Description

Uncovers the inside stories of the greats: players who have spanned the decades and whose staars are burning brightest right now and later.