On ice and steel, Canada's players have carved out a place among the greatest legends of hockey, pushing the edge and evolving the game into the fast-paced, strategy-laden sport it is today. This engaging book explores the stories behind the spectacular moments of Canada's hockey record breakers: * The Forwards: They Shoot, They Score tells of the great goal scorers in Canadian hockey, both past and present -- Wayne Gretzky, ''Phantom'' Joe Malone, Maurice ''the Rocket'' Richard, Gordie Howe * The Last Line... Defence recounts stories of bold defencemen who are often goal scorers in their own right -- Bobby Orr, Ray Bourque, Paul Coffey * Goaltenders: Behind the Mask details the careers of those quirky individuals who face the force of a frozen rubber disk with lightning reflexes -- Patrick Roy, Terry Sawchuk * Canada's Best on the International Stage narrates many of the momentous occasions where Canadian players have fought for honour in the game and won -- capturing the Summit Series, Olympic Gold * Riots, Plagues and Other Odd Moments in Hockey relates the stories of off-ice events that have affected the game. * Finally, The Score Sheet lists the names and records of the top 10 in all categories of the game.

Canadian Hockey Record Breakers: Legendary Feats by Canada's Greatest Players

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Poulton, J. Alexander

Hockey

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Extreme Snowboarding

Peacock, Thomas

Biographies & Memoirs

Canadian hockey is rife with tales of the odd, the strange, the funny and, occasionally, the disturbing side of the game: • In 1976, Maple Leafs coach Red Kelly installed pyramids in the players' dressing room and under the bench in an attempt to harness ''pyramid power'' • The Cusimano brothers started the tradition of ''octopus hurling'' during the 1952 playoff games • In 1930, Toronto Maple Leafs' general manager Conn Smythe placed a winning bet on a longshot horse to pay the cash-strapped Ottawa Senators for star player Frank ''King'' Clancy • After a hard-fought win in the 1972 NHL playoffs, goaltender Bruce Gamble discovered after the fact that he had suffered a heart attack while minding the net • After winning the Stanley Cup in 1924, the Montreal Canadiens left the precious trophy sitting in the snow by the side of the road! • And many more...

Weird Facts about Canadian Hockey: Strange, Wacky & Hilarious Stories

Boer, Peter

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Sports journalist Arpon Basu profiles today's rising stars in the National Hockey League. He looks not only at their on-ice performance and statistics but also probes the human story behind their victories and struggles, revealing the journey they've taken to reach the highest echelons of their - Sidney Crosby, the 18-year-old hockey phenom whom Wayne Gretzky predicts will break some of his own records - Jerome Iginla, the tough and talented leader of the Calgary Flames and one of the few black superstars to emerge in professional hockey - Rick Nash, the youngest player in NHL history to win the league's goal-scoring title - Zdeno Chara, the Slovakian-born defensive star of the Ottawa Senators--and at 6 feet 9 inches the tallest player in NHL history - Vincent Lecavalier the remarkable player from Québec who led his Tampa Bay Lightning team to the Stanley Cup Championship in 2004 - Dany Heatley who first made headlines with his amazing puck-handling skills and scoring ability but whose talents were overshadowed by a car accident that changed his life forever. And many others... sport.

Hockey's Hottest Players: The On- & Off- Ice Stories of the Superstars

Basu, Arpon

Greatest Moments in Canadian Hockey is a fan-tastic collection of stories about the players, teams, coaches and moments that changed the game forever. These memorable highlights stand out as significant markers in the history of Canadian hockey: * Wayne Gretzky scoring his 802nd goal to become the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer * Bob Baun's winning goal in the 1964 Stanley Cup final while skating on a broken foot * Paul Henderson leaping into the air after scoring the winning goal in the 1972 summit series against the Soviet Union * The story behind Jacques Plante's decision to become the first goalie to wear a face mask * Bill Barilko's famous -- and final -- goal in Toronto's 1951 Stanley Cup victory, an event immortalized by the Tragically Hip in the song "Fifty Mission Cap" * The riots in Montreal that broke out in 1955 after Canadiens superstar Maurice "Rocket" Richard was suspended for the season after an on-ice brawl. * And many more stories...

Greatest Moments in Canadian Hockey

The first in a series of four books for developing hockey skills for children by former Edmonton Oilers star defenceman and now medical doctor Randy Gregg. SKATING DRILLS FOR HOCKEY focuses on drills for skating, agility, speed and power. This illustrated book provides a wide variety of easy-to-learn drills covering the fundamentals of skating as well as both technical and dynamic drills for agility, speed and power.Each book has:• both technical and dynamic drills for each skill• clear instructions for teaching and execution• descriptive diagrams for on-ice play• drill expansions for more advanced players• suggestions for getting the most out of a practice• blank practice plans and sample practice plans to help with organizing a complete practice.

Skating Drills for Hockey (Hockey Skills Book)

Gregg, Dr. Randy

This book has a focus on puck handling, passing and shooting providing a wide variety of easy-to-learn drills for handling the puck in order to make scoring plays.

Puck Control Drills for Hockey (Hockey Skills Book)

This is the third in a series of books for young hockey players by former Edmonton Oilers defensive star Dr. Randy Gregg, who now practices sports medicine. His drills emphasize safety and fun for participants. Highlights include illustrated, easy to follow drills; clear instructions for teaching and execution; descriptive diagrams for on-ice play; both technical and dynamic drills for each skill; drill expansions for more advanced players; suggestions for getting the most out of a practice; and blank and sample practice plans to help with organizing a complete practice.

Team Drills for Hockey (Hockey Skills Book)

Book four of this four-book series by former Edmonton Oilers defensive star Dr. Randy Gregg contains team drills for teaching power plays and penalty killing for using odd-man situations to your team's advantage, transition plays from offensive to defensive strategy, goalie drills and games for putting the skills learned into play. Each book has: - both technical and dynamic drills for each skill - clear instructions for teaching and execution - descriptive diagrams for on-ice play - drill expansions for more advanced players - suggestions for getting the most out of a practice - blank practice plans and sample practice plans to help with organizing a complete practice.

Advanced Drills & Goalie Drills for Hockey (Hockey Skills Book)

To some it's a game, to others, a religion. Soccer is the world's most-watched sport, with fans around the globe cheering on their favorite stars from local clubs to World Cup teams. Read the stories of the greatest players on the field today:
* David Beckham is a celebrity who continues to catch the world's attention on and off the pitch * Ronaldinho was named FIFA World Player in 2004 and 2005 and FIFPro World Player in 2005 * Pavel Nedved, the great Czech midfielder, is now winning games for Juventus in Italy * Wayne Rooney, working-class Liverpool teen, is well on his way to superstardom * Thierry Henry came from a Parisian ghetto to become one of the fastest strikers to ever play the game * Djibril Cisse, known for his speed, acceleration and distinctive hairstyles, is making a comeback from an injury that almost cost him his leg * Zinedine Zidane, the French midfielder, scored the winning goal in the 1998 World Cup * Francesco Totti is the Italian star forward whose great talent is often overshadowed by his turbulent personality * Frank Lampard, who came from a great soccer family, was voted England's 2004/2005 Player of the Year.
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World's Greatest Soccer Players: Today's Hottest Superstars

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