Who holds the record for scoring the fastest four goals in NHL history? What job did Teemu Selanne have in Finland before he joined the NHL? Who gave Pavel Bure his nickname, the "Russian Rocket"? Skate behind the scenes and find the answers to these and a host of other intriguing questions about the world's most exciting game. Loaded with oddball facts, unusual stats, and amusing anecdotes about famous scorers, trophy winners, playoff heroes, and tussling tough guys, this all-new collection will entertain and enlighten even the most hardcore hockey fan. Jump right into the action, stickhandling in the slippery arena of hockey trivia to discover how much you really know about Eric Lindros, Steve Yzerman, Jaromir Jagr, and other NHL greats. Try scoring on dozens of multiple-choice questions, with answers in story form, plus an all-star lineup of entertaining pencil games, crosswords, quizzes, and true-or-false teasers.
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During the pregame warmup in the 1967 semifinals between Toronto and Chicago, Bobby Hull slapped a wicked shot over the end boards and into the private booth of Maple Leafs owner Harold Ballard. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
calendar decade, shorthanded goals, scoring race, penalty minutes, scoring champion, scoring leader, indoor rinks, goal scorer Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Wayne Gretzky, Los Angeles, Montreal Canadiens, Brett Hull, Bobby Orr, Jaromir Jagr, Ray Bourque, Stanley Cup, Detroit Red Wings, Mario Lemieux, Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull, Boston Bruins, Steve Yzerman, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey, Pavel Bure, Phil Esposito, Edmonton Oilers, Maurice Richard, Martin Brodeur, National Post, Patrick Roy, Brian Leetch New!
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During the pregame warmup in the 1967 semifinals between Toronto and Chicago, Bobby Hull slapped a wicked shot over the end boards and into the private booth of Maple Leafs owner Harold Ballard. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
calendar decade, shorthanded goals, scoring race, penalty minutes, scoring champion, scoring leader, indoor rinks, goal scorer Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Wayne Gretzky, Los Angeles, Montreal Canadiens, Brett Hull, Bobby Orr, Jaromir Jagr, Ray Bourque, Stanley Cup, Detroit Red Wings, Mario Lemieux, Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull, Boston Bruins, Steve Yzerman, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey, Pavel Bure, Phil Esposito, Edmonton Oilers, Maurice Richard, Martin Brodeur, National Post, Patrick Roy, Brian Leetch New!
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- Bobby Orr (Superstars) by Jay H. Smith on page 51, page 97, and Back Matter
- Los Angeles Kings (NHL Today) by John Gilbert on page 90, page 97, and Back Matter
- The Sport Americana Hockey Card Price Guide Number 2 by James Beckett on page 114, and Back Matter
- Pavel Bure: The Riddle Of The Russian Rocket by Kerry Banks on page 102, and Back Matter
- Mario Lemieux by Mark Stewart on page 94
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