Author: Eric Zweig
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781443146807
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The teams! The trophies! The players! The mascots! . . . and more! Do you know about the longest-ever NHL game? The youngest NHL player to put the biscuit in the basket? The oldest Olympian? Hockey expert Eric Zweig scores with another volume of hockey facts, stories and fun. Read about the accountant who played in the NHL for one night only - and won! - and about the viral debut of Gritty. Find out what horse poop and LED technology have in common. Get the lowdown on leagues, from where the Swamp Rabbits play to where Wayne Gretzky first played pro (hint, it's not the NHL!). It's all here, plus the latest stats and records, with photos and illustrations throughout.
More Hockey Trivia for Kids
Author: Eric Zweig
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781443146807
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The teams! The trophies! The players! The mascots! . . . and more! Do you know about the longest-ever NHL game? The youngest NHL player to put the biscuit in the basket? The oldest Olympian? Hockey expert Eric Zweig scores with another volume of hockey facts, stories and fun. Read about the accountant who played in the NHL for one night only - and won! - and about the viral debut of Gritty. Find out what horse poop and LED technology have in common. Get the lowdown on leagues, from where the Swamp Rabbits play to where Wayne Gretzky first played pro (hint, it's not the NHL!). It's all here, plus the latest stats and records, with photos and illustrations throughout.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781443146807
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The teams! The trophies! The players! The mascots! . . . and more! Do you know about the longest-ever NHL game? The youngest NHL player to put the biscuit in the basket? The oldest Olympian? Hockey expert Eric Zweig scores with another volume of hockey facts, stories and fun. Read about the accountant who played in the NHL for one night only - and won! - and about the viral debut of Gritty. Find out what horse poop and LED technology have in common. Get the lowdown on leagues, from where the Swamp Rabbits play to where Wayne Gretzky first played pro (hint, it's not the NHL!). It's all here, plus the latest stats and records, with photos and illustrations throughout.
Hockey Trivia for Kids 2
Author: Eric Zweig
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
ISBN: 9780545996990
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Did you know that there was a time when goalies had to serve their penalties? Did you know that the Sutter family boasts SIX hockey stars? Or that Hockey Night in Canada's three stars of the game was a tradition started by an oil company? Hot on the heels of the successful Hockey Trivia for Kids, this second volume is packed with even more fun facts and hockey information. Provides hours of entertainment that will quench any kid's thirst for more trivia!
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
ISBN: 9780545996990
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Did you know that there was a time when goalies had to serve their penalties? Did you know that the Sutter family boasts SIX hockey stars? Or that Hockey Night in Canada's three stars of the game was a tradition started by an oil company? Hot on the heels of the successful Hockey Trivia for Kids, this second volume is packed with even more fun facts and hockey information. Provides hours of entertainment that will quench any kid's thirst for more trivia!
The Ultimate Book of Hockey Trivia for Kids
Author: Eric Zweig
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
ISBN: 1443146099
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Three volumes of Hockey Trivia for Kids are now in one "rock 'em, sock 'em" bind-up! Become a hockey trivia superstar with The Ultimate Book of Hockey Trivia for Kids. Did you know that the Sutter family out of Alberta boasts SIX hockey stars? Or that "Hockey Night in Canada's" three stars of the game was a tradition started by an oil company? Go beyond player stats and team records and find out about the cool details only die-hard hockey fans know. It's Crazy Canadian Trivia meets Hockey Superstars with a full third of the book devoted to our beloved Stanley Cup, and lots of photos and illustrations throughout.
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
ISBN: 1443146099
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Three volumes of Hockey Trivia for Kids are now in one "rock 'em, sock 'em" bind-up! Become a hockey trivia superstar with The Ultimate Book of Hockey Trivia for Kids. Did you know that the Sutter family out of Alberta boasts SIX hockey stars? Or that "Hockey Night in Canada's" three stars of the game was a tradition started by an oil company? Go beyond player stats and team records and find out about the cool details only die-hard hockey fans know. It's Crazy Canadian Trivia meets Hockey Superstars with a full third of the book devoted to our beloved Stanley Cup, and lots of photos and illustrations throughout.
The Great Book of Ice Hockey
Author: Bill O'Neill
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781543105759
Category : Hockey
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The 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.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781543105759
Category : Hockey
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The 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.
The Big Book of Hockey for Kids (Second Edition)
Author: Eric Zweig
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
ISBN: 1443148679
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Find out everything there is to know about hockey in this bestselling volume, redesigned, revised and updated! Who are the "Original Six"? How many cities have had their hockey team move . . . only to get a team later on? What are some of the most historic hockey games? How does the salary cap work, anyway? This book looks to answer all those questions and more, equipping the hockey fan with everything they need to know about hockey. From the beginning of the game to the billion dollar industry that it is today, fans will learn the A to Z of hockey. This updated edition includes updates statistics and records, new content about careers in hockey, the latest on equipment, expanded information on women's hockey PLUS twice as many photographs!
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
ISBN: 1443148679
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Find out everything there is to know about hockey in this bestselling volume, redesigned, revised and updated! Who are the "Original Six"? How many cities have had their hockey team move . . . only to get a team later on? What are some of the most historic hockey games? How does the salary cap work, anyway? This book looks to answer all those questions and more, equipping the hockey fan with everything they need to know about hockey. From the beginning of the game to the billion dollar industry that it is today, fans will learn the A to Z of hockey. This updated edition includes updates statistics and records, new content about careers in hockey, the latest on equipment, expanded information on women's hockey PLUS twice as many photographs!
Ice Hockey Made Simple
Author: P. J. Harari
Publisher: First Base Sports, Inc.
ISBN: 9781884309113
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
This easy-to-read guide, filled with illustrations and action photographs, contains everything for the fan and non-fan alike to understand and enjoy the sport of ice hockey. Each section stands alone, so it can be used as a handy reference guide, and it is so lightweight it can easily be taken to games. The book includes:- The Rules of Hockey Simplified - The Most Recent NHL Changes - What to Look For During Play - Statistics Explained - League and Playoff Formats - Stars of the Past and Present - Awards and Records- A Complete Glossary. The National Hockey League expansion of the last decade and the increased television coverage exposed millions of new fans to hockey. The Stanley Cup is now seen in over 170 countries, while annual sales of NHL merchandise today exceed $1 billion. Yet hockey remains one of the least understood sports. With the help of this guide, you can learn to follow the excitement of America's fastest-paced sport in no time at all.
Publisher: First Base Sports, Inc.
ISBN: 9781884309113
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
This easy-to-read guide, filled with illustrations and action photographs, contains everything for the fan and non-fan alike to understand and enjoy the sport of ice hockey. Each section stands alone, so it can be used as a handy reference guide, and it is so lightweight it can easily be taken to games. The book includes:- The Rules of Hockey Simplified - The Most Recent NHL Changes - What to Look For During Play - Statistics Explained - League and Playoff Formats - Stars of the Past and Present - Awards and Records- A Complete Glossary. The National Hockey League expansion of the last decade and the increased television coverage exposed millions of new fans to hockey. The Stanley Cup is now seen in over 170 countries, while annual sales of NHL merchandise today exceed $1 billion. Yet hockey remains one of the least understood sports. With the help of this guide, you can learn to follow the excitement of America's fastest-paced sport in no time at all.
GOAL! the Hockey Coloring Book
Author: Arkady Roytman
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486498891
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Hockey fans who like to color will love these 30 illustrations depicting the sport's highlights and history. Portraits of superstars include Gretzky, Orr, and Howe. Dramatic illustrations recapture game action with images of a slap shot, penalty box, and victories leading to the Stanley Cup and the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486498891
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Hockey fans who like to color will love these 30 illustrations depicting the sport's highlights and history. Portraits of superstars include Gretzky, Orr, and Howe. Dramatic illustrations recapture game action with images of a slap shot, penalty box, and victories leading to the Stanley Cup and the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Inside Hockey!
Author: Keltie Thomas
Publisher: Maple Tree
ISBN: 9781897349281
Category : Hockey
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Humorously illustrated and accompanied by exciting photographs, Inside Hockey! explores the facts, adventures, and one-of-a-kind anecdotes that make hockey one of North America's most popular sports. This highly energetic book gives kids an inside look at the facts about male and female hockey superstars, inventions, rules that changed the game, and some of the dazzling science behind the sport. Perfect for diehard hockey fans and those new to the game, Inside Hockey! has something for everyone. Readers of all ages will discover the stories behind the greatest goal scorers, crazy goalies, practical jokers and hijinks, superstitions, the most ferocious fights, players overcoming obstacles, and the obsession with that Cup called Stanley. In what other sport could you find a player who would rather fight than score, and one who used to sleep in his uniform so he wouldn't miss a second of ice time in the morning? Or a goalie who sewed an elastic mesh net (like a spider web) between his legs to catch the puck, and one who talked to the goalposts like they were his old friends? With insider information about the game and behind the scenes profiles on players and their incredible experiences, Hockey Night will never look the same way again.
Publisher: Maple Tree
ISBN: 9781897349281
Category : Hockey
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Humorously illustrated and accompanied by exciting photographs, Inside Hockey! explores the facts, adventures, and one-of-a-kind anecdotes that make hockey one of North America's most popular sports. This highly energetic book gives kids an inside look at the facts about male and female hockey superstars, inventions, rules that changed the game, and some of the dazzling science behind the sport. Perfect for diehard hockey fans and those new to the game, Inside Hockey! has something for everyone. Readers of all ages will discover the stories behind the greatest goal scorers, crazy goalies, practical jokers and hijinks, superstitions, the most ferocious fights, players overcoming obstacles, and the obsession with that Cup called Stanley. In what other sport could you find a player who would rather fight than score, and one who used to sleep in his uniform so he wouldn't miss a second of ice time in the morning? Or a goalie who sewed an elastic mesh net (like a spider web) between his legs to catch the puck, and one who talked to the goalposts like they were his old friends? With insider information about the game and behind the scenes profiles on players and their incredible experiences, Hockey Night will never look the same way again.
101 Hockey Jokes
Author: Kara Woodburn
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781443113335
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Here are 101 reasons to laugh about hockey! What is another word for a hockey fan?A Canadian! When do hockey players dress in formal attire?When it's a tie game! Why did the offensive coach get frustrated when he checked his email?He had too many forwards! We know Canadians love to laugh, and we definitely love our hockey. Combining the two into 101 Hockey Jokes? Now that's a recipe for some slapstick humour!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781443113335
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Here are 101 reasons to laugh about hockey! What is another word for a hockey fan?A Canadian! When do hockey players dress in formal attire?When it's a tie game! Why did the offensive coach get frustrated when he checked his email?He had too many forwards! We know Canadians love to laugh, and we definitely love our hockey. Combining the two into 101 Hockey Jokes? Now that's a recipe for some slapstick humour!
On This Day in Hockey
Author: Eric Zweig
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780545985918
Category : Hockey
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Hockey facts for every day of the year! For readers who want to know what happened on their birthday, or their friends' birthdays, or their friends' friends' birthdays, this book delivers the goods! With historical photos throughout, this book provides hockey fans and trivia buffs with a selection of the cool things that happened in hockey history on any day of the year. Each spread features the days of the year with memorable hockey facts on players, arenas, and historic moments, while an expanded story on one of the more intricate facts graces the facing page. This book is a truly unique way to read about Canada's favourite sport!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780545985918
Category : Hockey
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Hockey facts for every day of the year! For readers who want to know what happened on their birthday, or their friends' birthdays, or their friends' friends' birthdays, this book delivers the goods! With historical photos throughout, this book provides hockey fans and trivia buffs with a selection of the cool things that happened in hockey history on any day of the year. Each spread features the days of the year with memorable hockey facts on players, arenas, and historic moments, while an expanded story on one of the more intricate facts graces the facing page. This book is a truly unique way to read about Canada's favourite sport!