Presents a history of hockey and highlights notable players.

An introduction to the sport of ice hockey, including its history, equipment, techniques, and variations.

Provides general information about the game of hockey and about the specific rules of the game, and discusses officials' signals, players' positions, and sportsmanship.

"Describes each of the teams in the NHL, including players, coaches, history, and fun facts"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the history and accomplishments of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team. Includes highlights of players, coaches, and awards, quotes, timeline, maps, glossary and websites.

"Hockey is a fast and fun game that kids can learn quickly. The concept is simple: put the puck in the net. But beyond that is a world of strategy. When should a defender pinch to keep the puck in the zone? Where should a forward be when backchecking? This book explores those questions and explains what hockey players are doing on the ice, from the basics of each position to an advanced look at what makes great players stand out. With colorful photos...

"The mighty Soviets were the favorites to win hockey gold at the 1980 Winter Olympics. But a team of U.S. college players had other ideas. The stunning upset of the Soviet hockey team by the young Americans has been called the greatest moment in international hockey. And to many people the victory was about much more than sports. Americans had gone through difficult times at home and abroad. Beating the best hockey team in the world - and its major...