Eric Zweig
Author
Language
English
Description
A complete history of the Toronto Maple Leafs, as told by the players, coaches, and reporters. On December 19, 1917, the Toronto Arenas took to the ice for the first NHL game ever played. Over the next hundred years, the franchise changed names twice, home rinks twice, and won 13 Stanley Cups on its way to becoming one of the most successful and storied franchises in NHL history. The Toronto Maple Leafs: The Complete Oral History gives the most comprehensive...
Author
Language
English
Description
The first authorized biography of Art Ross, Hockey Hall of Famer, NHL founding father, and long-time member of the Boston Bruins. Though he last played the game nearly one hundred years ago, Art Ross remains connected with the greatest stars in hockey. Gordie Howe, Bobby Orr, Wayne Gretzky, and Sidney Crosby have all won the award that bears his name, the trophy given annually to the NHL's top scorer. Ross himself managed just one goal during his...
Author
Language
English
Description
Every hockey fan remembers certain goals scored that stand out from all others. But if one had to name just 20 as the greatest ever accomplished, what would they be? There's Paul Henderson's third game-winning goal in 1972, the one that clinched the Summit Series for Canada against the Soviet Union. Also Mike Eruzione's upset "Miracle on Ice" winner for the United States against the Soviets at Lake Placid in 1980. And don't forget the famous Stanley...
4) Fever Season
Author
Language
English
Description
Eric Zweig is a managing editor with Dan Diamond & Associates, consulting publishers to the National Hockey League. He has written about sports and sports history for many major publications, including the Toronto Star and the Globe and Mail His non-fiction sports books for young people include Star Power: The Legend and Lore of Cyclone Taylor and Crazy Canucks. He lives in Owen Sound, Ontario.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the wide world of sports, providing information on how sports are played, the equipment used, how they were created, and competitions athletes can compete in.
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Founded by a brash boxing promoter in 1926, the New York Rangers was the first U.S.-based NHL team to win the Stanley Cup. Packed with stories about quirky players, coaches, owners, and team rivalries, this book is a treat for hockey lovers and Rangers fans. Appealing historic and contemporary images mix with informative text and quick-reference infographic charts for statistics buffs." -- Publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Arguably the most valuable franchise in the NHL, the Toronto Maple Leafs have proven that fans fuel the game despite a much-lamented half-century Stanley Cup drought. This vibrant book tells the story of the Leafs 100 years of colorful coaches, irascible owners, and bruised and beloved players. The story of the Leafs gives a big-picture view of the importance of professional sports teams to the history and economy of a big city and a big sports league....
10) Great goalies
Author
Series
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Features 34 Hall of Famers and 8 of today's greatest netminders -- and all of them can shut the door! These great goalies come alive through color photographs, fun illustrations, and Hockey Hall of Fame artifacts.
11) Super scorers
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Hockey Hall of Fame Super Scorers features 43 Hall of Famers and 14 of today's greatest players -- and all of them can put the puck in the net! These super scorers come alive through colour action photography, fun illustrations, Hockey Hall of Fame artifacts and great information on the best goal scorers in the history of the game.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Canada Ltd
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"All the facts that young hockey fans really want to know! What milestone did Connor McDavid hit in his February 17, 2021 game? How many points did Wayne Gretzky amass during his professional career? Who was the youngest goalie to play in the NHL? And which team had the longest trip to the Stanley Cup? Find out the answers to these questions and so many more, in this latest collection of hockey trivia for kids! This appealing digest is also loaded...
14) Star power
Author
Series
Publisher
J. Lorimer
Pub. Date
©2007
Language
English
Description
Nicknamed "Cyclone" for his breathtaking speed, Fred Taylor was hockey's first superstar. Though known for his squeaky clean game, Taylor was often caught up in the politics and turmoil of hockey's early professional years. Star Power is the story of one of Canada's greatest athletes and a game in transition.
15) Boston Bruins
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Dit Clapper, Eddie Shore, Milt Scmidt, Johnny Bucyk, Phil Esposito, Bobbie Orr, Patrice Bergeron, Zdeno Chara like most "Original Six" teams, the Boston Bruins roster has been packed with league-leading players for 93 years. A fascinating read for fans of the team and the game, this book features appealing historic and contemporary images, and mixes informative text with quick-reference infographic charts for statistics buffs." --
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Series
Language
English
Description
Ferociously Close to Home delivers McPherson's trademark take on the absurdities of everyday life. To say that his solutions to these perplexing situations is "out there" is an understatement. Consider Gina, who decides a branding iron will be the ideal memory aid for her birthday date-challenged husband. And poor Lanny, whose treadmill session is interrupted when he inadvertently triggers the health club's offensive odor alarm.
McPherson has long...