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I will admit, I was a bit late in the game when I discovered my favourite teacher. It was 1992, and I was 32 when I read Hockey Night in the Dominion of Canada by Eric Zweig. The rest, as they say, is history. I haven't left his classroom. In Eric's latest gem, Hockey Hall of Fame True Stories 2, he uses his ferocious memory and impeccable research to produce a trove, whisking us between the here and now, the there and then, and like a favourite teacher, helps us to know a subject for the first time.
-- Ron MacLean
Face off for another drop into the fascinating world of hockey history with Hockey Hall of Fame True Stories 2. In this follow up to his bestseller, hockey historian and writer Eric Zweig opens the doors to the Hockey Hall of Fame, revealing a treasure trove of untold tales, bizarre incidents and captivating trivia that will leave even the most devoted puck head astounded.
Immerse yourself in the intense rivalries, epic showdowns and historic clashes that shaped the NHL's early years, providing a fresh prospect on the quest for hockey supremacy. Delve into the narratives surrounding the sport's most prestigious awards, accompanied by newspaper clippings and of-the-moment reactions. Learn about pivotal rule changes, the intriguing stories behind their inception, and even the experimental rules that didn't quite make the cut. Witness the birth of hockey broadcasting as it takes its first steps onto the radio and television airwaves. Discover the origins of the iconic 3 stars tradition, the excitement of barnstorming hockey trips and the early days of hockey cards and parades. Prepare to be shocked as you learn about the peculiar injuries and illnesses that befell some of hockey's greatest stars. From polo injuries to snow blower misadventures, these tales highlight the quirky and unpredictable side of the game.
Here are just some of the wide range of players included in this volume:
Hockey Hall of Fame True Stories 2 is a must-read for fans who crave more than just scores and statistics. Eric Zweig once again invites you to uncover the true stories that have shaped the sport, ensuring that you will never look at the game of hockey the same way again.
The updated and expanded edition of Hockey Hall of Fame Heroes now features 126 Hall of Famers and 45 of today's greatest stars -- and each and every one of them shines
Hockey Hall of Fame Heroes is brought to life with great color photography, eye-popping illustrations, Hockey Hall of Fame artifacts and fascinating information on the slickest goal scorers, best defensemen and greatest goalies to ever lace them up and hit the ice.
Some of the players featured include:
Scorers:
Defenders:
Goalies:
Hockey Hall of Fame Heroes is a real page-turner that will have reluctant young readers and hockey fans of all ages clamoring for more.
The Hockey Hall of Fame is full of the best to ever hit the ice. But the path to hockey greatness is not all jaw-dropping saves and game-winning goals. In Hockey Hall of Fame True Stories, hockey historian and writer Eric Zweig shares exciting tales and trivia even the most dedicated puck head might not know. This book is overflowing with behind the scenes yarns of some of history's greatest scoring sprees and winning seasons, as well as thrilling accounts of the off-ice curiosities, tragedies and heroics.
Just a few of the curious, bizarre or outrageous tales featured in this fully illustrated volume are:
Hockey Hall of Fame True Stories is for the fans who want to take a deeper look at the lives of the players they idolize. You know the stars, the scores and the stats. But do you know these stories?
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Les enfants continuent d'impressionner leurs amis gr?ce ? leurs connaissances sur le hockey. Passionn's de hockey 3 Sp?cial Coupe Stanley d?borde d'informations incroyables racont?es dans le m?me style simple et amusant que celui des autres tomes de la s?rie, et contient les m?mes cat?gories telles que Le savais-tu? et Les chiffres.
Kids can continue to wow their friends with their amazing hockey knowledge. De tout pour les passionn's de hockey 3 (Sp?cial Coupe Stanley) is chock full of amazing hockey facts delivered in the same kid-friendly style of the other books from the series, and contains similar categories, like Did You Know? and By the Numbers.
Original title: Hockey Trivia #3: The Stanley Cup
An official Hockey Hall of Fame book.
The definitive book on the history of the Stanley Cup and the championship teams that have won it.
Between the 1892-93 Amateur Hockey Association season and the 2017-18 NHL season, the Stanley Cup has been awarded 146 times in 126 seasons to 30 different franchises.
In Stanley Cup, Eric Zweig details every single championship, including rosters, stats, and stories from the seasons and the playoffs.
Over 200 photographs and incredibly unique statistical tables round out the season-by-season championship breakdown. Find answers for such questions as:
Chart the course of hockey history and revisit the dynasties and Cinderella stories of each and every decade. From Bobby Baun's overtime winner on a broken leg to stave off elimination in the 1964 Stanley Cup final to Brett Hull's infamous no goal in Buffalo to seal the 1999 final, Stanley Cup is full of magic moments and incredible achievements.
Celebrating the wit, wisdom and whimsy of playing the game well- or sometimes very badly.
Basketball players may just be the most talented athletes in all of team sports. But in truth, it's a simple game. As legendary NCAA coach Abe Lemons remarked, There are really only two plays, 'Romeo and Juliet' and put the darn ball in the basket.
Big Guys Don't Shrink is packed with great quotes from today's top stars, insights from the legends of the game, and one-liners from a parade of coaches. Complementing them are color photos of some of the sport's best known figures.
A small sampling of the more than 400 quotes:
These quotes mix the hilarious (intentional or not) with the sarcastic and include laugh-out-loud zingers. Among the many basketball greats quoted are Charles Barkley, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Wilt Chamberlain, Dennis Rodman, Steve Nash, Magic Johnson, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Larry Bird.