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Author: Brian McFarlane
Publisher:
Published: 2000-08-05
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 9781552095430
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHistory, players, personalities, and hundreds of little-known facts and trivia on every team in the NHL and the old Western Hockey League, compiled by Brian McFarlane host of Hockey Night in Canada for 27 years and author of over 40 books on hockey.
Author: Bill O'Neill
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2017-02-13
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781543105759
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Great Book of Ice Hockey is a must for anyone who loves sports trivia. The book is a compendium of interesting facts and sport stories about the great game of ice hockey, with information about the early days before the National Hockey League (NHL) all the way to the stars of today. There are random facts about leagues, rules, coaches, players, and inside stories about the early days of the game. The answers to hundreds of trivia questions lie in these pages. Learn about foreign leagues, junior hockey, and superstars like Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, and of course "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky. You can find interesting facts about the builders of the game, including Maurice "Rocket" Richard and Coach Jack Adams, both of whom have NHL trophies named in their honor. You will meet scoring leaders, winning coaches, amazing goalies and ice hockey royalty. Whether you're a long-time fan of ice hockey, or if you're just looking for answers to troublesome trivia questions in your latest game of Trivial Pursuit, "The Great Book of Ice Hockey" is the book for you. Presented in a clear and engaging manner, this collection of sports trivia will give fans of ice hockey a new and entertaining set of random facts to liven up a boring day or fill the time during intermission.
Author: Christopher Price
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2019-09-17
Total Pages: 209
ISBN-13: 1683583418
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBecome a football trivia expert with these tough questions! The Ultimate Football Trivia Book tests and expands your knowledge on the sport of football—covering players’ careers from Draft Day to the rookie season, the Pro Bowl, and beyond! In this collection of six hundred questions, seasoned football writer Chris Price tests your level of expertise on all things football. Some of the many questions that Price poses include: Who was the last player to collect an MVP and Super Bowl trophy in the same season? (Kurt Warner) Which rookie running back set the NFL record for most rushing yards in a season? (Eric Dickerson) Who is the only quarterback in the top 10 in career playoff passing yards NOT to win a Super Bowl? (Dan Marino) What 2010 Pro Bowl quarterback never started a game in college? (Matt Cassel) Football stars and coaches past and present are represented, from Johnny Unitas to Peyton Manning, Randy Moss to Tom Brady, Bart Starr to Aaron Rodgers, Bill Parcells to Bill Belichick and everyone in between. The Ultimate Football Trivia Book is the definitive test for knowledgeable football fans!
Author: Ray Walker
Publisher:
Published: 2020-09-07
Total Pages: 140
ISBN-13: 9781953563040
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDo you consider yourself a Pittsburgh Penguins fan? It's easy to see why! From Mario Lemieux to Jaromir Jagr, Sidney Crosby to Evgeni Malkin, and all the excellent players in between, the Penguins are a star-studded, top-flight NHL franchise. But, do you know which of those players scored the most goals for the team? How about which was drafted the highest? If you think you've got what it takes to show off your expertise in all sorts of Penguins knowledge, you can put that confidence to the test with The Ultimate Pittsburgh Penguins Trivia Book! This book will set the record straight on such team history as: What celebration made history after the Pens won their first Stanley Cup Which Penguins player had his jersey retired after just 86 games Which jealous NHL team filed a protest after seeing Pittsburgh's new uniforms Which father and son shared the same nickname while playing for the Pens How a Penguins player became the team's owner while still starring on the ice Impress your friends by showing off the depth of your fandom through a series of challenging trivia questions. Select the correct option from the multiple-choice answers provided. Place your bets on whether some of the unbelievable team facts are true or false. And pick up some great anecdotes to share about all the colorful characters who make up Penguins history! Whether you've believed in the team for decades and want to show that you know your stuff, or you're new to Pittsburgh Penguins hockey and can't get soak up knowledge fast enough, this book is sure to please anyone with the good taste to call themselves a Penguins fan!
Author: Dave Chambers
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Published: 2016-08-15
Total Pages: 440
ISBN-13: 149258617X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe best-selling hockey drill book returns, bigger and better than ever! Now with 500 drills for all aspects of the game, The Hockey Drill Book, Second Edition, is a must-have for every coach and player! With more than 40 years at the junior, university, NHL, international, and World Championship levels, five-time Coach of the Year Dave Chambers has spent countless hours on the ice developing players at every level. Practice after practice, he puts drills to the test, compiling the best here in The Hockey Drill Book. Accompanied by step-by-step instructions, diagrams, illustrations, and coaching tips, the 500 drills cover essential skills for each position, offensive and defensive systems, pregame warm-ups, on-ice conditioning, and game-specific situations, including power plays, penalty killing, and face-offs. A collection of skill evaluation drills will help players and coaches identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. Whether your goal is to raise your game or coach your team to the top, The Hockey Drill Book is the go-to resource. It’s the only drill book you’ll ever need.
Author: Ray Walker
Publisher:
Published: 2020-09-07
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781953563064
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDo you think you're the ultimate Pittsburgh Steelers superfan?Do you have a buddy who bleeds black and gold for the Steelers?Do you want to learn about the history of your favorite six-time Super Bowl champion?Even if you couldn't answer yes to any of those questions, you will still enjoy The Ultimate Pittsburgh Steelers Trivia Book, the best book to learn about the historic Pittsburgh Steelers. This trivia book is packed with interesting facts about the Steelers from cover to cover, taking you from the tough football in western Pennsylvania to the hallowed halls of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.In this book, you'll discover the answer to:?Which team combined with the Steelers during World War II to create a new team??How many Hall-of-Famers did the Steelers draft in 1974??Which Pittsburgh receiver was coached by Snoop Dogg in a youth football league??Which Pittsburgh draft pick won six collegiate national titles as a wrestler? ?Who was the youngest quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl?Whether you are a knowledgeable Steelers fanatic hungry for more information about your favorite team, an NFL superfan craving knowledge about the teams in the league, or just someone who enjoys learning new, interesting facts to learn new things, this book is right up your alley. You will not be disappointed when discovering the world of the Pittsburgh Steelers, so just crack open the book, sit back, relax, and enjoy the wave of knowledge.
Author: Ray Walker
Publisher: Hrp House
Published: 2020-08-17
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9781953563002
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBoston Bruins fans, rejoice! If you bleed the black and gold of the Big Bad Bruins, you've got to get The Ultimate Boston Bruins Trivia Book! It's chapter after chapter of incredible trivia, covering all the aspects any Bruins fan would want to read about. Dig into the stories behind the team's heated rivalries, chuckle at the ingenious nicknames earned by the players, and marvel at the records set and awards won by some of the best athletes Boston has ever seen! In this book, you'll savor all the fascinating facts, like: Which Bruin invented goalie nets, bevelled pucks, and skate guards. Who was the only man to play for the Bruins, Celtics, AND Red Sox. Which Bruin threatened to knock out half of Rocket Richard's teeth. How players became known as Mr. Zero, Ol' Blood & Guts, and the Merlot Line. Which Hall of Fame goalie was drafted by the Bruins...without realizing it for a decade. Whether you're re-living old glories through the team's heydays or freshly experiencing all of these colorful details, you're sure to enrich your fandom by testing yourself with multiple choice questions, true or false factoids, and quirky anecdotes about all the biggest movers and shakers from Bruins history. From Orr to Chara, Espo to Bergeron, and Brimsek to Rask, it's all here in a page-turning dive into the world of the oldest American team in the NHL! If you want to impress your family and friends with your die-hard knowledge of the Boston Bruins, this is the book that will help you prove it...and maybe learn a few things along the way.
Author: Martin Greensill
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2013-01-02
Total Pages: 221
ISBN-13: 1291292713
DOWNLOAD EBOOKContaining over 1500 questions on a wide range of sports, this book provides a comprehensive test of sporting knowledge. Varied and challenging, the questions are divided into eight chapters, including one on numbers (multiple choice) and two on sporting miscellany. While featuring question categories on over 30 physical sports, the book also includes a category on 'mind sports' such as chess and bridge. The questions have a slight modern bias, but earlier eras are not neglected in order to tap into the rich history of competitive sport. Updated to include events from 2012, this second edition brings out some fascinating facts and both sports fans and quizzers should find it entertaining and informative.
Author: Ray Walker
Publisher: Hrp House
Published: 2020-10-19
Total Pages: 154
ISBN-13: 9781953563163
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDo you think you're the ultimate San Francisco 49ers superfan? Do you have a buddy who bleeds scarlet and gold for the 49ers? Do you want to learn about the history of your favorite five-time Super Bowl champion? Even if those don't apply to you, The Ultimate San Francisco 49ers Trivia Book is the best book to learn about the San Francisco 49ers and their history. This trivia book is packed with interesting facts about the 49ers from cover to cover, taking you from the playing fields of the Bay Area to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. In this book, you'll discover the answer to: Which team originally owned the draft pick the 49ers used to draft Jerry Rice in 1985? How many Heisman-winning quarterbacks have started a game for San Francisco? Who scored the 49ers' first touchdown in a Super Bowl? Who was the first draft pick of San Francisco's NFL era? Do the 49ers own the NFL record for the largest regular-season comeback? Whether you are a 49ers fanatic hungry for more information about the team, an NFL superfan craving knowledge about the teams in the league, or just someone who enjoys learning new, interesting facts to learn new things, this book is right up your alley. You will not be disappointed in discovering the world of the San Francisco 49ers, so just crack open the book, sit back, relax, and enjoy the wave of knowledge.
Author: Joe Varley
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Published: 2016-09-28
Total Pages: 138
ISBN-13: 1911476149
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAre you a quizmaster or planning to become one? Have you been charged with running an event at your local pub for the first time? Or are you an experienced quizmaster looking for new material? Whatever your motivation for buying this book The Ultimate Quiz Book Guide will provide you with fresh ideas and tell you everything you need to know about running a successful quiz. With advice and tips from experienced quizmaster, Joe Varley, this book explains how to organise a quiz from beginning to end. There are sections on preparation, tools and location; the business end, writing and researching the questions; on the day; dealing with hecklers; dos and don'ts; different quiz formats and how to organise picture rounds as well as 36 readymade quizzes compiled by the author. Whether you are a seasoned quizmaster or completely new to running quizzes The Ultimate Quiz Book Guide contains everything you need to run an enjoyable and memorable quiz that will leave the participants eagerly anticipating your next event.
