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This cornucopia of easy-to-use information covers everything associated with the game of hockey. Arranged alphabetically, the entries range from immortals like Gordie Howe and Wayne Gretzky to the Miracle on Ice (the improbable 1980 Olympic victory of the underdog U.S. team over the esteemed Soviet squad) to definitions of ice jargon such as cycling, long side, pipes, slewfooting, and spinnerama. The text is illustrated by 70 black-and-white photos, and appendixes list the winners of the Stanley Cup, Memorial Cup, NCAA, Olympics, and World Championships for men, women, and juniors. A detailed index provides easy access. Carroll is a natural to write this encyclopedia, having already edited 20 books on hockey. A welcome addition to the vast assortment of titles on the market. Larry R. Little, Penticton P.L., B.C.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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From the Allan Cup to Zamboni, Sid Abel to Steve Yzerman, attack zone to wrist shot, this A-Z treasure trove covers everything on and off the ice in the world's most thrilling, exhilarating game. Want to know instantly what ignited the notorious Richard Riot in the mid-1950s? How the Russians came to dominate international hockey so fast? Who the first black NHLer was and why the league was so slow to integrate? Or, maybe you're fascinated by when and where the first hockey game took place, what the five-hole is, and how to forecheck. You'll easily find the answers here, along with incisive biographies of superstars past and present; the gripping story of women's hockey; and entries on diverse subjects including fighting, free agentry, The Hall of Fame, the NHL draft, and game rules. Appendices list major NHL, minor-league, college, junior, and international award and trophy winners, and numerous photos throughout complement the definitive text.
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"Born in Melville, Saskatchewan, centerman Abel became an esteemed fixture with the Detroit Red Wings first as a player, then a coach and finally general manager from the late 1930s to the late 1960s." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
best rookie, best defenseman, hockey association, best defensive forward, hockey power, fewest goals, loo points, hockey writers, notable winners, scoring championship, professional hockey league, scoring race, college hockey, junior hockey, offensive zone, hockey world, scoring leader, overtime goal, penalty minutes, major penalty, international hockey, attacking zone, most assists, hockey history, amateur hockey Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Stanley Cup, Soviet Union, World Championships, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, United States, Hockey Hall of Fame, Boston Bruins, Wayne Gretzky, Chicago Black Hawks, Calder Trophy, Gordie Howe, Winter Olympics, Mario Lemieux, World Hockey Association, Memorial Cup, National Hockey League, Bobby Orr, Hart Trophy, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, World War, Edmonton Oilers New!
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"Born in Melville, Saskatchewan, centerman Abel became an esteemed fixture with the Detroit Red Wings first as a player, then a coach and finally general manager from the late 1930s to the late 1960s." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
best rookie, best defenseman, hockey association, best defensive forward, hockey power, fewest goals, loo points, hockey writers, notable winners, scoring championship, professional hockey league, scoring race, college hockey, junior hockey, offensive zone, hockey world, scoring leader, overtime goal, penalty minutes, major penalty, international hockey, attacking zone, most assists, hockey history, amateur hockey Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Stanley Cup, Soviet Union, World Championships, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, United States, Hockey Hall of Fame, Boston Bruins, Wayne Gretzky, Chicago Black Hawks, Calder Trophy, Gordie Howe, Winter Olympics, Mario Lemieux, World Hockey Association, Memorial Cup, National Hockey League, Bobby Orr, Hart Trophy, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, World War, Edmonton Oilers New!
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