"Hockey is a tough sport full of fascinating facts. From the fastest slap shot in National Hockey League history to the player with the most fights, readers will love exploring amazing seasons from individual athletes and some of the best teams of all time. They'll learn why Wayne Gretzky is called 'The Great One' and why today's young talent is changing the game once again. This fast-paced book's facts and figures show readers just why hockey is...

A riff on The Hockey Sweater for girls, an intergenerational story of the shared love of the sport, and a celebration of the storied Number 9 in hockey. 9-year-old Gabe (Gabriella) Murray lives and breathes hockey. She's the youngest player on her new team, she has a nifty move that her teammates call "the Gabe," and she shares a lucky number with her hero, Hayley Wickenheiser: number 22. But when her coach hands out the team jerseys, Gabe is stuck...

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the Stanley Cup Finals. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

Discusses the history of ice hockey and focuses on the rules and technique of scoring goals.

"Olympians compete in the colors of their country. Millions of fans around the world tune in to watch. And when everything goes just right, the performances are unforgettable. Great Moments in Olympic Sports tells the stories that define the Games--those of surprise and dominance, of inspiration and determination, of persistence and overcoming adversity. With colorful descriptions of memorable moments old and new, plus a glossary, additional resources,...

"This comprehensive look at pro hockey records covers everything from Wayne Gretzky's astonishing 215 points in a single season to Tiger Williams' infamous mark for career penalty minutes. Among the record highs and lows, budding fans will find loads of epic accomplishments and eye-popping numbers"--Provided by publisher.

"In 1911, in a hockey game in Quebec's Gasp̌ Peninsula, local tough guy Billy Joe Pictou fires the puck into Monti Bouge's mouth. When Monti collapses with his head across the goal line, Victor Bradley, erstwhile referee and local mailman, rules that the goal counts. Monti's ensuing revenge for this injustice sprawls over three generations, one hundred years and dozens of alcohol-soaked tall tales, from treachery in northern gold-mining camps to...

"Hockey is one of the wildest games on ice. Learn about the stars who made them happen. Discover how a club sport in a handful of Canadian cities spread to achieve a worldwide audience. Plunge into the story of the Stanley Cup and the athletes who make it one of the most famous trophies in all of sports."--