Total Hockey: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Hockey League [Hardcover]

James Duplacey (Author), Dan Diamond (Author, Editor), Eric Zweig (Author)

Book Description

Series: Total Hockey: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Hockey League | Publication Date: October 1998

Hockey fans have long known that their sport is the coolest game. Now they have a reference book worthy of the game itself. Andrews McMeel Publishing, Total Sports, and the National Hockey League have teamed up to produce Total Hockey: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Hockey League-and it's the book the sport has been waiting for.

Total Hockey is simply the most authoritative, complete, and fact-filled volume ever produced on the game. And it is total in scope, covering not just the National Hockey League in the most comprehensive fashion ever, but also chronicling pre-NHL hockey, minor league and junior hockey, rival leagues, and hockey around the world. And it's as up-to-date as the historic USA women's hockey victory at Nagano.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Hockey has come a long way from its humble beginnings on the frozen ponds of Nova Scotia in the late 1700s. It has come so far, in fact, that many of its earliest practitioners may not recognize much of the game in the modern era. But the same thrilling combination of speed, strength, and skill that drew schoolboys onto the ice in the early days continues to pack arenas with hockey fans. Now, with the publication of the monster-sized Official Encyclopedia, every piece of information any dyed-in-the-wool hockey nut could ever hope to have is available. But you really don't have to be a stats junkie to welcome this excellent compendium. In fact, you don't have to know much about hockey at all, because the book covers everything--from the origins of the game on the lush fields of Ireland (surprisingly enough) to the 2006 Winter Olympics, and every imaginable point in between. Six thoroughly researched sections are broken down into more than 70 chapters covering the NHL and other North American leagues (including Junior, Minor, and Women's associations), international hockey, facets of the game, and yes--the number cruncher's most cherished friend--biographical and statistical information on just about anybody who ever touched a hockey stick. Make no mistake, this book is a load. Tuck it under your arm and you won't be going anywhere fast, but you'll go there well informed. --George Laney

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1878 pages
• Publisher: Total Sports (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0836271149
• ISBN-13: 978-0836271140
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.9 x 2.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #455,018 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #77 in Books > Education & Reference > Encyclopedias > Sports

Customer Reviews

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book has it all the stats,scores,and players., August 15, 1999

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This review is from: Total Hockey: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Hockey League (Hardcover)

This book can tell you everything you every wanted to know about hockey and the tradition of hockey. You get to see so many stats about all the teams and the players of the NHL. A must have for all Hockey fans and players of the wonderful game.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PUTS OTHER SPORTS REFERENCE BOOKS TO SHAME, January 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Total Hockey: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Hockey League (Hardcover)

Since 1983, the copyright of The Hockey Encyclopedia by Stan and Shirley Ficshler, I have eagerly awaited an updated version of this incredible reference book. Finally-the masterpiece of them all. Comprehensive section on the History of the game and the NHL and tons of stats. The greatest thing that sets this book apart from others is the trades and tracking of each player. Who went to what team for what player or what player was selected for a traded draft choice. The ultimate trivia at the tip of your fingers!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A work complete in itself..., May 9, 1999

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[e-mail] (Ohio, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Total Hockey: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Hockey League (Hardcover)

This book was extremely well written, and being a hockey fan myself, I am always interested in finding new fact, figures, and the like. I was pleased at the way it informed me on everything that has happened in hockey. Everything trival anyone would want to know is in here! Statistics, players, history, you name it, it's in here. I highly recommend this book to anyone with an appreciation of the hockey players in all countries who entertain us everyday and to anyone that's a fan of the coolest game on earth!