Since 1917, professional hockey has been a hit in the United States and Canada. Learn about each pro hockey team, including its history, greatest coaches and players, and interesting trivia. Discover everything you ever needed to know about the Stanley Cup and which teams come out on top!
The only complete biographical dictionary of every player who -- from the beginning of the NHL in 1917 to the end of the 2003 season -- has played in the NHL, from the game's superstars to its one-game wonders. Players is the authoritative and essential reference guide for everyone interested in the game of hockey -- from journalists to historians, to aficionados and casual fans alike. Moreover, it is an all-encompassing compendium of the personal narratives of the players' lives, both on and off the ice, and an indispensable treasure trove of information, providing unusual anecdotes, little-known trivia, and hundreds of obscure life histories in a manner never before undertaken on this scale. From A to Z, Players is a unique contribution to hockey history, a must-have item for hockey diehards, trivia fans, historians, librarians, and gift book buyers everywhere. - features more than 5,600 biographical entries - includes more than 3,000 images, including rare photographs, hockey memorabilia, and collectors' cards - features up-to-the-minute information on rookies and Hall-of-Famers from the 2002-2003 season
Making advanced stats simple, practical, and fun for hockey fans Advanced stats give hockeyÍs powerbrokers an edge, and now fans can get in on the action. Stat Shot is a fun and informative guide hockey fans can use to understand and enjoy what analytics says about team building, a playerÍs junior numbers, measuring faceoff success, recording save percentage, the most one-sided trades in history, and everything you ever wanted to know about shot-based metrics. Acting as an invaluable supplement to traditional analysis, Stat Shot can be used to test the validity of conventional wisdom, and to gain insight into what teams are doing behind the scenes „ or maybe what they should be doing. Whether looking for a reference for leading-edge research and hard-to-find statistical data, or for passionate and engaging storytelling, Stat Shot belongs on every serious hockey fanÍs bookshelf.
"Provides an overview of what students should consider and expect from the varied career options available to them in the sports industry. This book answers the questions students are most likely to have, including what courses they should take, the areas of study available to them, the salary they can expect to earn after graduation, and how they can get the job of their dreams. This essential guide will help increase sutdents' likelihood of finding careers in the highly competitve sports industry."--
What does it take to make it in pro hockey? Los Angeles Kings forward Dan Bylsma and his father, Jay, offer a wealth of inside information for young players. Dan Bylsma shares his experiences rising up through the ranks of amateur and professional hockey while giving advice on issues including becoming a team player, knowing the rules, relating to coaches and teammates, and working hard.
Ever since Montreal won the first Stanley Cup in 1893, teams have aimed to win the silver trophy for themselves. Every spring 16 teams face off in the playoffs to become the National Hockey League champion. Discover the greatest teams, players, and historic moments from the Stanley Cup Finals.