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A Matter of Inches How I Survived in the Crease and Beyond Clint Malarchuk, Dan Robson

No job in the world of sports is as intimidating, exhilarating, and stressridden as that of a hockey goaltender. Clint Malarchuk did that job while suffering high anxiety, depression, and obsessive compulsive disorder and had his career nearly literally cut short by a skate across his neck, to date the most gruesome injury hockey has ever seen. This autobiography takes readers deep into the troubled mind of Clint Malarchuk, the former NHL goaltender for the Quebec Nordiques, the Washington Capitals, and the Buffalo Sabres. When his carotid artery was slashed during a collision in the crease, Malarchuk nearly died on the ice. Forever changed, he struggled deeply with depression and a dependence on alcohol, which nearly cost him his life and left a bullet in his head. Now working as the goaltender coach for the Calgary Flames, Malarchuk reflects on his past as he looks forward to the future, every day grateful to have cheated deathtwice.

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Clint Malarchuk was a goaltender with the Quebec Nordiques, the Washington Capitals, and the Buffalo Sabres. Originally from Grande Prairie, Alberta, he now divides his time between Calgary, where he is the goaltender coach for the Calgary Flames, and his ranch in Nevada. Dan Robson is a senior writer at Sportsnet Magazine. He lives in Toronto.

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My Last Fight The True Story of a Hockey Rock Star Darren McCarty, Kevin Allen

Looking back on a memorable career, Darren McCarty recounts his time as one of the most visible and beloved members of the Detroit Red Wings as well as his personal struggles with addiction, finances, and women and his daily battles to overcome them. As a member of four Red Wings' Stanley Cupwinning teams, McCarty played the role of enforcer from 1993 to 2004 and returning again in 2008 and 2009. His "Grind Line" with teammates Kris Draper and Kirk Maltby physically overmatched some of the best offensive lines in the NHL, but he was more than just a brawler: his 127 career goals included several of the highlight variety, including an insideout move against Philadelphia in the clinching game of the 1997 Stanley Cup Finals. As colorful a character as any NHL player, he has arms adorned with tattoos, and he was the lead singer in the hard rock band Grinder during the offseason. Yet this autobiography details what may have endeared him most to his fans: the honest, open way he has dealt with his struggles in life off the ice. Whether dealing with substance abuse, bankruptcy, divorce, o...

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Darren McCarty played parts of 15 seasons in the NHLall but two with the Detroit Red Wings. Known as an enforcer, his career totals include 127 goals and 1,477 penalty minutes. He was part of four Stanley Cupchampionship teams, and in retirement he remains active with the Red Wings' Alumni Association. He lives in Royal Oak, Michigan. Kevin Allen is the author or coauthor of more than a dozen sports books, including Brett, J. R., StarSpangled Hockey, What It Means to Be a Red Wing, and Without Fear. He lives in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

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Chris Chelios: Made in America Chris Chelios, Kevin Allen

From being inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013, to serving in an executive role on the Detroit Red Wings, and signing on to become an NHL analyst for Fox Sports 1, Chris Chelios has proven himself to be a man of many talents and here he tells his story. Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1981, Chelios enjoyed a long career in the NHL, playing for 26 seasons for the Canadiens as well as the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings, two diehard hockey markets in which he has become a beloved figure. From the 1992 Stanley Cup final to the 2006 Winter Olympics team, Chelios shares his achievements on the ice while providing new information on his life off it to readers, making this autobiography a musthave not only for Chelios fans, but anyone who loves the game of hockey.

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Chris Chelios was a defenseman who played in the NHL for 26 seasons for the Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, and Atlanta Thrashers. He was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013 and won three Stanley Cups. He is currently the executive advisor to general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. Kevin

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Allen is the author or coauthor of more than a dozen sports books, including Brett: His Own Story, StarSpangled Hockey: Celebrating 75 Years of USA Hockey, and Without Fear: Hockey's 50 Greatest Goaltenders. He lives in Ypsilanti, Michigan.



Gordie Howe's Son A Hall of Fame Life in the Shadow of Mr. Hockey Mark Howe, Jay Greenberg, Wayne Gretzky

Mark Howe emerged from the shadow cast by his iconic father Gordie to achieve greatness. In this autobiography, he vividly describes his unparalleled experiences. A U.S. Olympic silver medalist at age 16, and a member of the Memorial Cup champion Toronto Marlboros, Howe went on to play seven seasons alongside his father, Gordie, and brother, Marty, for the WHA's twotime champion Houston Aeros and New England and Hartford Whalers before becoming a fourtime NHL AllStar with the Philadelphia Flyers. Howe, elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2011, recounts the joys and travails endured by the sport's most beloved family. Recollections of teammates, injuries, game experiences, deaths, and his life as a child athlete make this a mustread for all hockey fans.

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Mark Howe is a threetime NHL firstteam All Star defenseman who in 2011 became only the third son of a Hockey Hall of Famer to also be inducted. He helped the Philadelphia Flyers to two Stanley Cup finals and had a 22year professional career that ended with the team of his father, the Detroit Red Wings. He is currently the director of pro scouting for the Red Wings. He lives in Jackson, New Jersey. Jay Greenberg is a 40year veteran of newspapers, magazines and websites, including the New York Post, Toronto Sun, Sports Illustrated, Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia Evening and Sunday Bulletin, and Kansas City Star. He authored the most complete history of a team ever published, Full Spectrum, about the Philadelphia Flyers, and has been a contributor to The Hockey News for four decades. He lives in Manalapan, New Jersey. Wayne Gretzky broke Gordie Howe's records to become the alltime leading goal and point producer in NHL history. "The Great One" lives in Westlake Village, California.

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100 Things Red Wings Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die Kevin Allen, Bob Duff, Darren McCarty

More than just an overview of highlights of a young Steve Yzerman or a remembrance of the team's epic battles with the Colorado Avalanche in the 1990s, this complete guide to the Detroit Red Wings is a collection of every essential piece of Red Wings knowledge and trivia, as well as mustdo activities, and ranks them all, providing an entertaining and easytofollow checklist. From knowing why throwing an octopus onto the ice is a good thing, naming every player who has seen his number retired, or knowing the best place to grab a bite in Detroit before the game, 100 Things Red Wings Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans of the Detroit Red Wings.

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Author BioKevin Allen has authored and coauthored more than a dozen sports books, including Brett: His Own Story, StarSpangled Hockey: Celebrating 75 Years of USA Hockey, and Without Fear: Hockey's 50 Greatest Goaltenders. He lives in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Bob Duff is a sports columnist at the Windsor Star, covering a variety of sports at both the local and professional level. He is also an NHL columnist for MSNBC.com and Hockey Weekly, and freelances for such publications as the Hockey News, Beckett Hockey, Faceoff, and Prospects magazine. His books include The Bruise Brothers: Hockey's Heavyweight Champions; The History of Hockeytown; Nine: A Tribute to Gordie Howe; and Nineteen: A Tribute to Steve Yzerman. He lives in Cottam, Ontario. Darren McCarty played parts of 15 seasons in the NHLall but two with the Detroit Red Wings. Known as an enforcer, his career totals include 127 goals and 1,477 penalty minutes. McCarty was part of four Stanley Cup championship teams. In retirement, he remains active with the Red Wings' Alumni Association. He lives in Clearwater Beach, Florida.


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100 Things Blues Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die Jeremy Rutherford, Brett Hull

Covering the entire 45year history of the Blues, author Jeremy Rutherford has collected every essential piece of Blues knowledge and trivia, as well as mustdo activities, and ranks them from 1 to 100. Most Blues fans have taken in a game or two at the Scottrade Center, have seen highlights of a young Brett Hull, and are aware that the team is named after the famous W. C. Handy song "Saint Louis Blues". But only real fans know who scored the first goal in franchise history, can name all of the Blues players whose numbers are retired, or can tell you the best place to grab a bite in St. Louis before the game. 100 Things Blues Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the definitive resource guide for both seasoned and new fans of the St. Louis Blues.

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Author BioJeremy Rutherford has covered the Blues for the St. Louis PostDispatch since 2005. His popular Morning Skate Blog is fans' goto source for the latest news on St. Louis' NHL team. Rutherford previously hosted a radio show on KFSN 590 AM with former Blues tough guy Reed Lowe. He lives in Imperial, Missouri. Brett Hull played for six NHL teams from 1986 to 2005 and is the former executive vice president of the Dallas Stars. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009 and the St. Louis Blues retired his No. 16 jersey. He lives in Dallas, Texas.





Crossing the Line The Outrageous Story of a Hockey Original Derek Sanderson, Kevin Shea, Bobby Orr

The autobiography of one of hockey's first rebels and a beloved member of the "Big Bad Bruins," this book shares how Derek Sanderson's ferocious style helped lead the team to two Stanley Cup victories in the early 1970s. Living life in the fast lane, Sanderson grew his hair long, developed a serious drinking problem, and eventually found himself out of the league and prowling the streets for his next drink. In this autobiography, Sanderson comes clean on his life in hockey, the demons that threatened to consume him, and the strength and courage it took to fight his way back. Today a successful entrepreneur and speaker, Sanderson's incredible story is a must read for any fan of hockey.

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Derek Sanderson is a retired professional hockey player who was a key member of the twotime Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins in the early 1970s. Known as "the Turk," he was the NHL's rookie of the year in 1968. He lives in Boston. Kevin Shea is an editor for the Hockey Hall of Fame. He is the author of numerous books on hockey, including Lord Stanley: The Man Behind the Cup, Over the Boards: The Ron Ellis Story, and Toronto Maple Leafs: Diary of a Dynasty, 19571967. He lives in Toronto. Bobby Orr is a former professional hockey player who was with the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks. He holds the record for most points and assists in a single season by a defenseman and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1979 at age 31, the youngest to be inducted into the Hall at that time. He lives in Hobe Sound, Florida.

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100 Things Rangers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die Adam Raider, Russ Cohen

Most New York Rangers fans have taken in a game or two at Madison Square Garden, have seen highlights of a young Mike Richter, and know how the Broadway Blueshirts got their nickname. But only real fans know about

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the Curse of 1940, can name the players in "The Bread Line," or remember "The Save." 100 Things New York Rangers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of New York Rangers hockey. Whether you're a diehard booster from the days of Emile Francis or a new supporter of head coach Alain Vigneault, these are the 100 things every fan needs to know and do in their lifetime. Authors Adam Raider and Russ Cohen have collected every essential piece of Rangers knowledge and trivia, as well as mustdo activities, and ranked them all, providing an entertaining and easytofollow checklist for any Rangers fan.

Adam Raider is a writer who has covered hockey and the business of sports for various magazines, including Hockey Business News, Hockey Digest, Hockey News, and Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal. He is a

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former columnist and contributing editor for New England Hockey Journal and author of Frozen in Time: The Minnesota North Stars. He lives in West Hartford, Connecticut. Russ Cohen is a sports journalist whose work has appeared in numerous places, including on FoxSports.com and NHL.com and in publications such as Beckett Hockey, Canadian Sports Collector, Goalie News, and Hockey News. He is the author of Strike Three and The Winter Classic: The NHL's Savior. He lives in Glassboro, New Jersey.





100 Things Maple Leafs Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die Michael Leonetti, Paul Patskou

Whether you're a diehard booster from the early days of Conn Smythe or a new supporter of Randy Carlyle, these are the 100 things all Maple Leaf fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Authors Michael Leonetti and Paul Patskou have collected every essential piece of Maple Leafs knowledge and trivia, as well as mustdo activities, and ranked them, providing an entertaining and easytofollow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom. From trivia on legendary players like Syl Apps, Turk Broda, Ted Kennedy, Dave Keon, Tim Horton, Darryl Sittler and Mats Sundin or famous comedic references on the Maple Leafs made in movies and

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television, to knowing the best places to catch a game, 100 Things Maple Leafs Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of the Leafs.

Michael Leonetti is the bestselling author of the children's books, The Greatest Goal and My Leafs Sweater, as Author Bio

well as The Game We Knew: Hockey in the Fifties, and its companion volumes Hockey in the Sixties and Hockey in the Seventies. He lives in Woodbridge, Ontario. Paul Patskou is a writer and researcher. He is a contributing member of the Canadian Football Research Society, the Society for American Baseball Research, the Society for International Hockey Research, and the Visual Researchers' Society of Canada. He was the awarded of the Brian McFarlane Award for outstanding research in 2008. He lives in Toronto.



100 Things Blackhawks Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die Tab Bamford, Jeremy Roenick

With special stories and experiences from fans and memorable moments about past and present players and coaches, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Blackhawks fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things Blackhawks covers the team's 49year championship drought, its run to the 2010 Stanley Cup, and the transition from Chicago Stadium to the United Center. Now updated through the 20132014 season, it also includes the Hawks' triumphant win over the Boston Bruins in the 2013 Stanley Cup and the recordsetting 2012 undefeated streak.

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Author BioTab Bamford is the owner and managing editor of CommittedIndians.com, serves as a columnist for the Fourth Period, and has a featured sports blog on ChicagoNow.com. He has professionally covered the NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, and PGA. He lives in the Chicago suburbs. Jeremy Roenick is a former Chicago Blackhawk. He is the author of J.R.: My Life as the Most Outspoken, Fearless, and HardHitting Man in Hockey.





National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book 2015

The goto resource for sports media professionals and fans alike, this updated record book ensures that devotees of puckdriven action are as well educated on the sport as they are loyal to it. The only official book of its kind and presented by the National Hockey League itself, this guide to all things hockey reflects the 20142015 season in an easytounderstand format. The book is annually updated to feature new statistics, an index of every retired player since 1917, a detailed breakdown of the hot prospects for the next generation of teams, and information on all the current players.

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The National Hockey League (NHL) is the premier ice hockey league in the world. Begun in 1917, the NHL now consists of 30 teams in the United States and Canada. The headquarters are in New York City.

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2014?2015 Official Rules of the NHL

Extremely thorough and expertly detailed, this guide is the most valuable resource for referees, coaches, leagues, and serious fans of the National Hockey League. The singular resource for the official rules of the game, updated for the most recent changes, this book includes everything that is necessary to know in order to be a professional hockey experton or off the ice. From puck dimensions to penalty calls, and with informative diagrams and a complete index, nothing is overlooked in this essential hockey reference.

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9781600788550 Pub Date: 10/1/13 $9.95 Trade Paperback

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2013?14 Official Rules of the NHL

Extremely thorough and expertly detailed, this guide is the most valuable resource for referees, coaches, leagues, and serious fans of the National Hockey League. The singular resource for the official rules of the game, updated for the most recent changes, this book includes everything that is necessary to know in order to be a professional hockey experton or off the ice. From puck dimensions to penalty calls, and with informative diagrams and a complete index, nothing is overlooked in this essential hockey reference.

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National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book 2014

The goto resource for sports media professionals and fans alike, this updated record book ensures that devotees of puckdriven action are as well educated on the sport as they are loyal to it. The only official book of its kind and presented by the National Hockey League itself, this guide to all things hockey reflects the 20132014 season in an easytounderstand format. The book is annually updated to feature new statistics, an index of every retired player since 1917, a detailed breakdown of the hot prospects for the next generation of teams, and information on all the current players.

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My Last Fight The True Story of a Hockey Rock Star Darren McCarty, Kevin Allen

Looking back on a memorable career, Darren McCarty recounts his time as one of the most visible and beloved members of the Detroit Red Wings as well as his personal struggles with addiction, finances, and women and his daily battles to overcome them. As a member of four Red Wings' Stanley Cupwinning teams, McCarty played the role of enforcer from 1993 to 2004 and returning again in 2008 and 2009. His "Grind Line" with teammates Kris Draper and Kirk Maltby physically overmatched some of the best offensive lines in the NHL, but he was more than just a brawler: his 127 career goals included several of the highlight variety, including an insideout move against Philadelphia in the clinching game of the 1997 Stanley Cup Finals. As colorful a character as any NHL player, he has arms adorned with tattoos, and he was the lead singer in the hard rock band Grinder during the offseason. Yet this autobiography details what may have endeared him most to his fans: the honest, open way he has dealt with his struggles in life off the ice. Whether dealing with substance abuse, bankruptcy, divorce, o...

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Darren McCarty played parts of 15 seasons in the NHLall but two with the Detroit Red Wings. Known as an enforcer, his career totals include 127 goals and 1,477 penalty minutes. He was part of four Stanley Cupchampionship teams, and in retirement he remains active with the Red Wings' Alumni Association. He lives in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Kevin Allen is the author or coauthor of more than a dozen sports books, including Brett, J. R., StarSpangled Hockey, What It Means to Be a Red Wing, and Without Fear. He lives in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

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Gordie Howe's Son A Hall of Fame Life in the Shadow of Mr. Hockey Mark Howe, Jay Greenberg, Wayne Gretzky

Mark Howe emerged from the shadow cast by his iconic father Gordie to achieve greatness. In this autobiography, he vividly describes his unparalleled experiences. A U.S. Olympic silver medalist at age 16, and a member of the Memorial Cup champion Toronto Marlboros, Howe went on to play seven seasons alongside his father, Gordie, and brother, Marty, for the WHA's twotime champion Houston Aeros and New England and Hartford Whalers before becoming a fourtime NHL AllStar with the Philadelphia Flyers. Howe, elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2011, recounts the joys and travails endured by the sport's most beloved family. Recollections of teammtes, injuries, game experiences, deaths, and his life as a child athlete make this a mustread for all hockey fans.

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Mark Howe is a threetime NHL firstteam All Star defenseman who in 2011 became only the third son of a Hockey Hall of Famer to also be inducted. He helped the Philadelphia Flyers to two Stanley Cup finals and had a 22year professional career that ended with the team of his father, the Detroit Red Wings. He is currently the director of pro scouting for the Red Wings. He lives in Jackson, New Jersey.

Jay Greenberg is a 40year veteran of newspapers, magazines and websites, including the New York Post, Toronto Sun, Sports Illustrated, Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia Evening and Sunday Bulletin, and Kansas City Star. He authored the most complete history of a team ever published, Full Spectrum, about the Philadelphia Flyers, and has been a contributor to The Hockey News for four decades. He lives in Manalapan, New Jersey. Wayne Gretzky broke Gordie Howe's records to become the alltime leading goal and point producer in NHL history. "The Great One" lives in Westlake Village, California.

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The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Philadelphia Flyers Heartpounding, Jawdropping, and Gutwrenching Moments from Philadelphia Flyers History Adam Kimelman, Keith Primeau

This monumental book about the Philadelphia Flyers not only documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertainingand unsparingfashion, this book sparkles with Flyers highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the era of the "Broad Street Bullies" as well as the playoff drought in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Learn how visionary founding owner Ed Snider created the Flyers and sold the city of Philadelphia on the sport of hockey. Get the inside story of how the franchise built a championship squad, then repeatedly rebuilt it over the next three decades to stay at the top of the NHLin the process compiling the league's secondbest alltime winning percentage. Enjoy classic tales about the great rivalries (especially with the Rangers, Devils, and Penguins), about the great coachesincluding Fred Shero and Pat Quinnand countless great players: Barber, Clarke, Parent, Poulin, Hextall, Primeau, and many more. Wheth...

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Adam Kimelman is the deputy managing editor at NHL.com. He covered the Philadelphia Flyers for the Times of Trenton and is the author of 100 Things Flyers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die. He lives in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Keith Primeau is a former National Hockey League player who played for the Philadelphia Flyers for six seasons and was the team's captain for four seasons. He lives in Voorhees, New Jersey.

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We Are the Rangers The Oral History of the New York Rangers Stan Fischler, Rod Gilbert

Featuring exclusive interviews with the greatest players in team history, this is the definitive story of this Original Six franchise, told by the men who built it. Rangers legendsfrom Frank Boucher and Babe Pratt to Mark Messier, Henrik Lundqvist, and John Tortorellatell of their experiences with the team to make a comprehensive oral history of the New York Rangers. This collection of firstperson accounts is a musthave, perfect for any hockey fan.

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Stan Fischler is a hockey historian, broadcaster, and author known as "the Hockey Maven" in both local and national circles. He has appeared on MSG and MSG Plus regional sports networks in the New York City metropolitan area, providing general hockey analysis and writing columns for the networks' website. He has

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authored or coauthored more than 90 books, including Fischler's Illustrated History of Hockey and New York Rangers: Greatest Moments and Players. He lives in New York City. Rod Gilbert played for the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1982, and was the first player in team history to have his number retired. Rod currently works for the New York Rangers Organization.





J.R. My Life as the Most Outspoken, Fearless, and HardHitting Man in Hockey Jeremy Roenick, Kevin Allen

Jeremy Roenick, one of the premier hockey players of his generation and one of the greatest American stars the NHL has ever known, shares his life story in this frank and unflinching autobiography. After making his debut as an 18yearold with the Chicago Blackhawks, Roenick thrilled fans with his flashy style, takenoprisoners approach, and jawdropping skills. A native of Boston, Roenick went on to play for four more franchisesincluding the Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kingsduring his incredible 18season career. By the time he was through, Roenick had racked up 513 goalsthe second most of any Americanborn playerand 703 assists. Now a tellsitlikeitis commentator for NBC and the NHL, Roenick takes readers on a behindthescenes, wartsandall tour through his illustrious career, both on and off the ice.

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Jeremy Roenick is a member of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame and one of only four Americanborn players to score 500 or more career NHL goals. He is currently a hockey analyst for NBC. Kevin Allen is the author or

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coauthor of more than a dozen sports books, including Brett: His Own Story, StarSpangled Hockey: Celebrating 75 Years of USA Hockey, and Without Fear: Hockey's 50 Greatest Goaltenders. He lives in Ypsilanti, Michigan.


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J.R. My Life as the Most Outspoken, Fearless, and HardHitting Man in Hockey Jeremy Roenick, Kevin Allen

Jeremy Roenick, one of the premier hockey players of his generation and one of the greatest American stars the NHL has ever known, shares his life story in this frank and unflinching autobiography. After making his debut as an 18yearold with the Chicago Blackhawks, Roenick thrilled fans with his flashy style, takenoprisoners approach, and jawdropping skills. A native of Boston, Roenick went on to play for four more franchisesincluding the Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kingsduring his incredible 18season career. By the time he was through, Roenick had racked up 513 goalsthe second most of any Americanborn playerand 703 assists. Now a tellsitlikeitis commentator for NBC and the NHL, Roenick takes readers on a behindthescenes, wartsandall tour through his illustrious career, both on and off the ice.

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Jeremy Roenick is a member of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame and one of only four Americanborn players to score 500 or more career NHL goals. He is currently a hockey analyst for NBC. Kevin Allen is the author or

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coauthor of more than a dozen sports books, including Brett: His Own Story, StarSpangled Hockey: Celebrating 75 Years of USA Hockey, and Without Fear: Hockey's 50 Greatest Goaltenders. He lives in Ypsilanti, Michigan.





The Game: 30th Anniversary Edition Ken Dryden, Bill Simmons

Widely acknowledged as the best hockey book ever written and lauded by Sports Illustrated as one of the Top 10 Sports Books of All Time, The Game is a reflective and thoughtprovoking look at a life in hockey. Ken Dryden, the former Montreal Canadiens goalie and former president of the Toronto Maple Leafs, captures the essence of the sport and what it means to all hockey fans. He gives vivid and affectionate portraits of the charactersGuy Lafleur, Larry Robinson, Guy Lapointe, Serge Savard, and coach Scotty Bowman among themwho made the Canadiens of the 1970s one of the greatest hockey teams in history. But beyond that, Dryden reflects on life on the road, in the spotlight, and on the ice, offering a rare inside look at the game of hockey and an incredible personal memoir. This commemorative edition marks the 30th anniversary of the book's original publication, and it includes a new foreword by Bill Simmons, new photography, and a new chapter, "The Game Goes On." Take a journey to the heart and soul of the game with this timeless hockey classic.

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Ken Dryden is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame and is widely recognized as one of the greatest goaltenders of all time. The Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup six times during his eight seasons in goal with the team, and he won the Vezina trophy six times. He is the author of the books Home Game, In School, and The Moved and the Shaken. Ken served as a member of parliament, including as a cabinet minister, and was recently inducted into the Order of Canada. He lives in Toronto. Bill Simmons is the bestselling author of The Book of Basketball and Now I Can Die in Peace. He is the editor in chief of Grantland.com and a former writer for Jimmy Kimmel Live! He lives in Los Angeles.

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Fighting Back The Chris Nilan Story Chris Nilan

Chris Nilan, who grew up in the tough and gritty Irish enclave in Boston, was a feared enforcer for the Montreal Canadiens, the Boston Bruins, and the New York Rangers and a Stanley Cup champion never afraid to go into the corners or take off his gloves. He was a valued teammate whose very presence on the ice affected the way the game was played. As an enforcer and as a teammate, Nilan ranks among the greatest of all time; when the cheering stopped, however, Chris Nilan did not do well. The same qualitieshis aggressiveness and highemotion stylethat proved so valuable on the ice did not serve him well when his career ended. Nilan turned to drugs and alcohol to dull his pain and nearly died from an overdose. His story is a fascinating and troubling exposé of the booze, bills, and drugs that destroy so many athletes after their careers are over. But it's also a story of triumph, as Nilan has been the victor in his fight against his demons.

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Chris Nilan played right wing in 688 NHL regular season games for the Montreal Canadiens, the Boston Bruins, and the New York Rangers. He racked up more than 3,000 penalty minutes during his pro career and was the subject of the documentary The Last Gladiator. He lives in Montreal.

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Keith Magnuson The Inspiring Life and Times of a Beloved Blackhawk Doug Feldmann, Cliff Koroll

Written with the full support of Keith Magnuson's wife and children, this thrilling and insightful biography pays tribute to a Chicago icon and true hockey legend. One of the most popular Chicago Blackhawks of all time, defenseman Keith Magnuson was raised on the raw, rough traditions of hockey in western Canada. He captained the University of Denver team to its second straight NCAA championship in the spring of 1969 and by autumn joined Blackhawks stars Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, and Tony Esposito, becoming the muchneeded "policeman" for the team. Over the course of the next several seasons, Magnuson and the Blackhawks fell painfully short of their Stanley Cup aspirations; nonetheless, Magnuson's leadership qualities led to his being named captain of the team. On December 15, 2003, Magnuson was in Toronto riding in a car driven by former player, Rob Ramage: he was killed when the car veered over the center line and struck an oncoming vehicle. As veteran sportswriter Bob Verdi described Magnuson upon his retirement from the Blackhawks, "there have been many finer athletes in Chicago, ...

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for the Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, and San Diego Padres. He is the author of numerous books, including El Birdos, Fleeter Than Birds, Miracle Collapse, September Streak, and St. Louis Cardinals Past and Present. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cliff Koroll and Keith Magnuson were teammates growing up in Saskatchewan, at the University of Denver, as well as on the Chicago Blackhawks. He delivered the eulogy at Magnuson's funeral and is the current president of the Blackhawks Alumni Association. He lives in Chicago.



Slap Shot Original The Man, the Foil, and the Legend Dave Hanson, Ross Bernstein, Bob Costas, Gordie Ho...

More than 30 years after its cinematic debut, Slap Shot remains one of the most popular sports movies of all time, and this book is actor Dave Hanson's firsthand account of its making. Starring the legendary Paul Newman, the movie was based on the hilarious and outrageous antics of the fictitious Charlestown Chiefs, a toughasnails minor league hockey team in the early 1970s. In financial trouble and due to fold at the end of the season, they bring in the Hanson Brothersthree of the toughest hockey players aroundin a desperate bid to sell tickets. What ensues is pure comic genius. Here, Dave Hansonwho played ringleader Jack Hanson in the filmnot only opens the vault and dishes the dirt on the making of the movie, from the benchclearing brawls and the practical jokes on set to the legendary partying that went on during filming, but also explores how the movie changed his and many of the cast and crew's lives forever.

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Dave Hanson is best known for playing "Jack," one of the unforgettable Hanson Brothers in the movie Slap Shot. He is a former professional hockey player who played 10 seasons, including stints with three World Hockey Association teams and the NHL's Detroit Red Wings and Minnesota North Stars. He currently manages the Robert Morris University Island Sports Center in Pittsburgh and continues to make Slap Shotrelated promotional appearances around the country. He lives in Pittsburgh. Ross Bernstein is the bestselling author of nearly 50

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sports books, including Raising Stanley: What It Takes to Claim Hockey's Ultimate Prize and Wearing the "C": Leadership Secrets from Hockey's Greatest Captains. His work has been featured on CNN and ESPN and in the Wall Street Journal and USA Today. He lives in Eagan, Minnesota. Bob Costas has been a sportscaster for NBC for more than 30 years. He lives in Clayton, Missouri. Gordie Howe was fourtime Stanley Cup champion with the Detroit Red Wings. He won six Hart Trophies as the league's most valuable player and six Art Ross Trophies as its leading sco...





Road to the NHL The Incredible Stories of 25 Maritimers Making It to the Show Philip Croucher, Doug MacLean

From Sidney Crosby and Brad Marchand to Paul MacLean, Al MacInnis, and Brad Richards, these are the stories of 25 Maritimers and their journey to the National Hockey League. The book chronicles each player's days from when they first laced up skates in cities and small towns throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, to that very special moment of putting on a NHL uniform and knowing they were there to stay. Penned by one of Nova Scotia's most preeminent sports journalists, Road to the NHL is filled with tales of sacrifice, fortitude, and inner personal strength and is a musthave resource for any fan of ice hockey.

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Philip Croucher is an awardwinning journalist and is the managing editor of the Metro Halifax newspaper. He Author Bio

has written about sports in the Maritimes for more than a decade and is the former sports editor of the Halifax Daily News. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Doug MacLean is a Sportsnet analyst, a cohost of Hockey Central at Noon, and a former professional hockey coach and general manager in the National Hockey League.



Fire on Ice Why Saskatchewan Rules the NHL Darrell Davis, Jordan Eberle

From current stars Jordan Eberle, Ryan Getzlaf, Jarret Stoll, and Brooks Laich to Hall of Famers and legends like Gordie Howe, Bryan Trottier, Elmer Lach, and Glenn Hall, this collection tells the personal histories of the greatest Saskatchewan hockey players. Saskatchewan produces more NHL hockey players per capita than any other place in the world, and Fire on Ice is the story of kids literally growing up skating on frozen sloughs, backyard rinks, and in smalltown arenas. They turn the hardworking ethic of their backgrounds into the characteristics that make for great NHL players. Including 40 blackandwhite photos, this historical look at hockey in Saskatchewan explains the reason why the province produces so much talent.

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Darrell Davis is a sports reporter for the Regina Leader Post. He serves on the selection committees for the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, the Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame, and the Regina Sports Hall of Fame. He is the author of Junior Hockey's Royal Franchise: The Regina Pats and was a contributing author to Saskatchewan Roughriders: First 100 Years He lives in Regina, Saskatchewan. Jordan Eberle has been a force at every level of hockey he has played. He is a former CHL Player of the Year. At the World Juniors, he was named Tournament MVP and is Canada's second alltime leading scorer at the tournament. He is an alternate captain with the Edmonton Oilers.

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Unstoppable! The Chicago Blackhawks' Dominant 2013 Championship Season Triumph Books

The Chicago Blackhawks' triumphant series win over the Boston Bruins in the 2013 Stanley Cup Final was the culmination of a hockey season few Blackhawks' fans will ever forget. Led by superstars Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews and goaltender Corey Crawford, Coach Joel Quenneville's squad dominated the NHL in a lockoutshortened 2013 seasonsetting a league record with points in the team's first 24 games. The Blackhawks then prevailed over the Minnesota Wild, the Detroit Red Wings, and the defending champion L.A. Kings to reach the Stanley Cup Finals for the second time in four seasons. Packed with unique analysis from the Daily Herald and stunning action photography, Unstoppable!: The Chicago Blackhawks' Dominant 2013 Championship Season takes fans through the Blackhawks' amazing journey, from their early season dominance to the epic playoff comeback against Detroit to the final seconds against Boston. This commemorative edition also includes indepth profiles of Kane, Toews, Quenneville, Crawford, and other Blackhawks stars.

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Author BioThe Daily Herald is the thirdlargest newspaper in the greater Chicago area. Founded as the Arlington Heights Herald in 1871 by Hosea C. Paddock, the newspaper continues to be independently owned and operated by the Paddock family. Tim Sassone, the Daily Herald's highly regarded Blackhawks beat writer, has covered Chicago's NHL team since 1988. The Daily Herald is based in Arlington Heights, Illinois.



Without Fear The Greatest Goalies of All Time Kevin Allen, Bob Duff, Johnny Bower

Addressing the question Who are the greatest hockey goalies of all time? this book consults with an allstar lineup of experts just as impressive as the icemen selected. Indeed, the book just might end the debate once and for all. A provocative list of the best goalies ever is provided and the book casts a critical eye, providing incisive evaluations of each goalie. The commentary by luminaries such as Gordie Howe, Dino Ciccarelli, Brett Hull, and others provides the equally compelling perspective of those who tried to score against them. Not only are the greatest simply listed, they are also rank in order, providing a definitive source to settle arguments among hockey fans of all ages.

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Kevin Allen has written about every level of hockey, from the NHL to the Olympics and the Women's World Championship, and has covered more than 550 NHL playoff games. He is the author or coauthor of more than a dozen sports books, including Brett Hull's astoldto autobiography, and is president of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. He lives in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Bob Duff is a hockey historian and a member of the Society for International Hockey Research. He is the sports columnist for the Windsor Star and covers the NHL for MSNBC.com. He is the author of the Johnny Bower biography, The China Wall. He lives in Cottam, Ontario. Johnny Bower was a goalie for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1960s, won four Stanley Cups during that time, and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1976. He lives in Toronto.

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Wearing the "C" Leadership Secrets from Hockey's Greatest Captains Ross Bernstein, Bobby Clarke, Scott Stevens

Wearing the "C" insignia on the uniforma badge of honor reserved for team captainsis professional hockey's highest honor, and this study discusses how many of the NHL's alltime greatest players were captains. This exciting new bookan entertaining and enlightening blend of hockey stories and leadership lessonsreveals the

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secrets of hockey's greatest captains by asking questions such as What does it take to lead a team to championship? What are the keys to overcoming unexpected adversity? and How does a captain manage strong egos from diverse backgrounds into a unified, focused team? To get the inside story, author Ross Bernstein interviewed more than 100 of the alltime greatest captains, assistant captains, and head coaches, including Wayne Gretzky, Scotty Bowman, Phil Esposito, and Joe Sakic. An ideal book for any hockey fan, this work recounts some of the greatest moments in NHL history.

Author BioRoss Bernstein is the author of nearly 50 sports books, including The Code: The Unwritten Rules of Fighting and Retaliation in the NHL, I Love/Hate Brett Farve, Raising Lombardi: What It Takes to Claim Football's Ultimate Prize, and Raising Stanley: What It Takes to Claim Hockey's Ultimate Prize. He has been featured on CNN and ESPN, as well as in the Wall Street Journal and USA Today. He lives in Eagan, Minnesota. Bobby Clarke is a former player for the Philadelphia Flyers and a member of the NHL Hall of Fame. In retirement, he has twice served as the Flyers' general manager and is currently the team's senior vice president. He lives in Philadelphia. Scott Stevens played 22 seasons in the NHL as a defenseman for the Washington Capitals, St. Louis Blues, and New Jersey Devils, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame. He lives in Far Hills, New Jersey.



Crossing the Line The Outrageous Story of a Hockey Original Derek Sanderson, Kevin Shea

The autobiography of one of hockey's first rebels and a beloved member of the "Big Bad Bruins," this book shares how Derek Sanderson's ferocious style helped lead the team to two Stanley Cup victories in the early 1970s. Living life in the fast lane, Sanderson grew his hair long, developed a serious drinking problem, and eventually found himself out of the league and prowling the streets for his next drink. In this autobiography, Sanderson comes clean on his life in hockey, the demons that threatened to consume him, and the strength and courage it took to fight his way back. Today a successful entrepreneur and speaker, Sanderson's incredible story is a must read for any fan of hockey.

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Derek Sanderson is a retired professional hockey player who was a key member of the twotime Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins in the early 1970s. Known as "the Turk," he was the NHL's rookie of the year in 1968. He lives in Boston. Kevin Shea is an editor for the Hockey Hall of Fame. He is the author of numerous books on hockey, including Lord Stanley: The Man Behind the Cup, Over the Boards: The Ron Ellis Story, and Toronto Maple Leafs: Diary of a Dynasty, 19571967.

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Flyer Lives Philadelphia Hockey Greats Share Their Personal Stories Jakki Clarke, Ed Snider

Stretching back to the team's birth in the National Hockey League expansion of 1967, this record follows the Philadelphia Flyers' story, starting with the rabid fan base they built during their "Broad Street Bullies" era of the 1970s. The hardcharging Bullies' backtoback Stanley Cup victories in 1974 and 1975 are documented, and the team's status as a perennial contender is illustrated through their 34 playoff appearances. Penned by charismatic superstar and team manager Bobby Clarke's own daughter Jakki, this account reflects the personal relationships the author established with many of the team's best skaters. Drawn from upclose interviews with more than 30 of the Flyers' greats regarding their lives, playing careers, challenges, and successes, this compilation is a musthave keepsake that all Philadelphia hockey fans are sure to cherish. Players from all eras are representedincluding Billy Barber, Bernie Parent, Mark Howe, Keith Primeau, and moresharing neverbeforetold stories about learning to skate, playing pranks in the locker room, enjoying the fruits of victory, and ...

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Jakki Clarke is a former director of communications and the daughter of Bobby Clarke, the former Philadelphia Flyers' MVP and general manager. She lives in Haddonfield, New Jersey. Ed Snider cofounded the Philadelphia Flyers in 1967 and has owned or run the team ever since. Today, he is chairman of Comcast Spectacor, the company that owns the Philadelphia Flyers.

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The Instigator How Gary Bettman Remade the NHL and Changed the Game Forever Jonathon Gatehouse

Two decades of lockouts, soaring ticket prices, and onice tinkering have convinced many hardcore fans that the NHL's longtime commissioner Gary Bettman is the devil in disguise, but this book examines his motivations, peels back his often prickly demeanor, and explains how he manages to lead, confound, and keep order. It details the unlikely ascension of a fatherless Jewish kid from Long Islandwho never played hockey and can barely skateto the sport's biggest job. The sevenfold increase in gross revenue during Bettman's 20year tenure as NHL commissioner makes him a business success story, and on his watch, professional hockey has also expanded far beyond its regional strongholds. By taming the NHL's famously fractious owners, all but busting its players' union, and enforcing a lawyerly discipline even on trash talk, Bettman has become a figure of almost unrivaled power in the business of sports, and this biography delves into how his influence shapes rival leagues in other countries, dictates the schedule of the Olympic Winter Games, and spills onto the ice itself.

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Jonathon Gatehouse is a senior correspondent for Maclean's weekly magazine and was formerly a reporter for the National Post and Montreal's Gazette. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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Unmasked Bernie Parent and the Broad Street Bullies Bernie Parent, Stan Hochman, Bobby Clarke

In a city known as home to some of the sporting world's biggest stars, few have ever shined as brightly as the Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent, and this autobiography shares how he became one of the most sensational goalies in NHL history. The catchphrase "Only the Lord saves more than Bernie Parent" became ubiquitous in Philadelphia as Parent won two Vezina Trophies as the league's top goaltender, two Conn Smythe Trophies as playoff MVP, and two Stanley Cup championships, but this work shows how his ontheice exploits were only a part of his amazing story. After suffering a careerending eye injury in 1979, Parent's life took a turn for the worse, a time during which he battled alcoholism and watched his marriage end in divorce. In the end, however, facing the fears that had plagued him all his life led Parent to find solace and happiness once again. In Unmasked, Parent traces his life and career from his days as a youngster learning to skate to his current role as a Flyers ambassador and public speaker. Featuring rare photos from his personal archive and accompanying text from ...

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Bernie Parent is a NHL Hall of Fame goaltender and one of the most popular players in Philadelphia Flyers history. He led the team to backtoback Stanley Cups in 1974 and 1975. He lives in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Bobby Clarke is a former player for the Philadelphia Flyers and a member of the NHL Hall of Fame. In retirement, he has twice served as the Flyers' general manager and is currently the team's senior vice president. He lives in Philadelphia. Stan Hochman is a columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News and has been a part of the city's sportswriting landscape for 50 years. A member of the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame, he has been named Pennsylvania Sportswriter of the Year on three occasions. He was also awarded the Nat Fleischer Award as Boxing Writer of the Year, as well as a fourtime recipient of the Red Smith Trophy for coverage of the Kentucky Derby. He lives in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania.

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100 Things Sabres Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die Sal Maiorana

Covering the entire 30 year history of the Sabres, author Sal Maiorana has collected every essential piece of Sabres knowledge and trivia, as well as mustdo activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100. Most Sabres fans have taken in a game or two at the First Niagara Center, have seen highlights of a young Pat Lafontaine, and are aware that the Blizzard of 1977 caused the team's first weatherrelated cancelation. But only real fans know who scored the first goal in franchise history, can name every member of the Sabres Hall of Fame, or can tell

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you the best place to grab a bite in Buffalo before the game. 100 Things Sabres Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the definitive resource guide for both seasoned and new fans of the Buffalo Sabres.

Sal Maiorana is a veteran sportswriter who covers the Buffalo Bills for the Democrat and Chronicle. He is the Author Bio

author of 18 books, including Game of My Life: Memorable Stories of Buffalo Bills Football, Buffalo Bills: The Complete Illustrated History, and A Lifetime of Yankee Octobers. He lives in Walsorth, New York.





Battle on the Hudson The Devils, the Rangers, and the NHL's Greatest Series Ever Tim Sullivan, Stephane Matteau

The monumental spring 1994 faceoff between the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers is recaptured in this mesmerizing account. Arguably one of the greatest series in NHL history, it changed the face of hockey in the New York metropolitan area through 27 periods in seven games across 13 days, during which Ranger captain Mark Messier guaranteed a gamesix victory. The book presents a definitive portrayal of these two determined teams: the Rangers, an originalsix franchise desperate to win their first title in 54 years, and the Devils, the underappreciated new kid from across the Hudson River who feverishly wanted to forge an identity of their own. This indepth retrospective conducts an unforgettable rollercoaster ride of emotions that lives in the hearts and minds of hockey fans forever.

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Tim Sullivan is the East Coast sports editor for the Associated Press. He lives in Fair Haven, New Jersey. Stephane Matteau is a former National Hockey League player who enjoyed a 16year career. He is a former member of the New York Rangers 1994 Stanley Cup Championship team and is most remembered for scoring two overtime goals in the Eastern Conference Finals against the New Jersey Devils. He lives in Montreal.

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Hockeytown Doc A HalfCentury of Red Wings Stories from Howe to Yzerman Dr. John Finley, Gordie Howe

Reflecting on nearly five decades with the Detroit Red Wings, Dr. John Finley takes sports fans far beyond closed doors and into the trainer's room where cuts were bandaged, broken noses were reset, sore muscles were rubbed out, and casts made for broken bones. In this stellar memoir, Dr. Finley recounts his experiences with the stars on the revitalized Red Wings franchise in recent years, including Steve Yzerman and Nicklas Lidstrom, as well as heroes of previous generations, including 1972 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Gordie Howe. Along the way, Dr. Finley shares some of the most vivid accounts ever written on the subject of sports injuries, including the hundreds of stitches he applied to Borje Salming's face after it was cut by Gerard Gallant's errant skate blade, as well as his recommendation on the knee injury sustained by a young Steve Yzerman that ultimately helped maintain his Hall of Fame career.

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Dr. John Finley served as team physician for the Detroit Red Wings from 1957 to 2003 and is the former president of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. He lives in Detroit, Michigan. Gordie Howe is a former NHL and WHA player. He is a fourtime Stanley Cup champion and the recipient of six Art Ross Trophies, six Hart Trophies, and the first NHL Lifetime Achievement Award. He lives in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

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How Hockey Explains Canada The Sport That Defines a Country Paul Henderson, Jim Prime, Prime Minister Stephen ...

Offering a groundbreaking and intelligent discourse on Canada's national sport, this collection of more than 35 interviews with current and former NHL players, coaches, executives, and famous commentators explains and expounds on the enigmatic relationship hockey has long maintained with Canadians, and its relationship with national identity and culture. Written by celebrated hockey star Paul Hendersonknown widely as the scorer of Canada's "Greatest Goal" in 1972with a foreword by current Prime Minister Stephen Harper, each interview and account captures the spirit of hockey and its role as a unifying force across 33 million Canadians, and includes the sport's mostloved icons, greatest plays, notorious brawls, and the infamous poll of great Canadians in history that placed outrageous commentator Don Cherry ahead of Alexander Graham Bell.

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Paul Henderson played for the Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Atlanta Flames over his 13year professional career. He lives in Mississauga, Ontario. Jim Prime has written more than 12 sportsrelated books, including Tales from the Red Sox Dugout and Ted Williams: A Splendid Life. He lives in New Minas, Nova Scotia. Prime Minister Stephen Harper is the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada and a former member of Parliament. He lives in Ottawa, Ontario.

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Crowning Glory The Los Angeles Kings' Incredible Run to the 2012 Stanley Cup

Experience again the Los Angeles Kings' amazing journey to the Stanley Cup Final: an unprecedented 2012 postseason run that culminated in the first Stanley Cup trophy in the franchise's 44year history. As the eighth seed in the Western Conference, the Kings delivered the surprise championship in dominating fashion, storming past Vancouver, St. Louis, and Phoenix to set up a final matchup against future Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur and the New Jersey Devils. Led by one astonishing performance after another by goaltender Jonathan Quick and timely scoring from Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown, coach Darryl Sutter's team dropped just two games to their higherranked opponents in the playoffs before ousting the Devils in six games. From the offseason trade for Mike Richards to the lateseason acquisition of Jeff Carter through the final seconds against New Jersey, this commemorative book also includes indepth profiles of Quick, Kopitar, Brown, Sutter, Richards, Drew Doughty, and Dustin Penner.

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The Los Angeles Times is the largest metropolitan daily newspaper in the country, with a combined print and online local weekly audience of 4.4 million. The Pulitzer Prizewinning newspaper has been covering Southern California for more than 130 years.

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Killer B's The Incredible Story of the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins Books, Triumph

For the first time in 39 years, the Boston Bruins have finally raised the Stanley Cup again, riding the heroics of goalie and Conn Smythe Award winner Tim Thomas and besting the Vancouver Canucks in seven games to bring the Cup back to New England. With their thrilling victory still reverberating in hockey towns throughout North America, this musthave, keepsake book by Triumph Books and the Boston Globe celebrates this heroic event. The Bruins are a storied franchise in a city of storied franchises, and the Boston Globe has been there for every hit, miss, and goal along the way. Relive each colorful moment of the B's latest eventful season and incredible playoff run with this special commemorative book128 pages of vivid storytelling, photography, game summaries, and statistics. Plus, look back on the glory days of previous championships and nearmisses with a bonus Stanley Cup retrospective section that makes this the perfect souvenir or gift for any fan.

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The Boston Globe was founded in 1872 and is the recipient of 21 Pulitzer Prizes. It is located in Boston. Author Bio



100 Things Blackhawks Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die Tab Bamford, Jeremy Roenick

With special stories and experiences from fans and memorable moments about past and present players and coaches, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Blackhawks fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things Blackhawks covers the team's 49year drought, its run to the 2010 Stanley Cup, and the transition from Chicago Stadium to the United Center.

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Author BioTab Bamford is the owner and managing editor of CommittedIndians.com, serves as a columnist for the Fourth Period, and has a featured sports blog on ChicagoNow.com. He has professionally covered the NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, and PGA. He lives in the Chicago suburbs. Jeremy Roenick is a former Chicago Blackhawk.





Playing With Fire Theo Fleury, Kirstie McLellan, Wayne Gretzky

In Playing with Fire, now in trade paperback, Theo Fleury takes us behind the bench during his glorious days as an NHL player, and talks about growing up devastatingly poor and in chaos at home. Dark personal issues began to surface and drinking, drugs, gambling, and girls ultimately derailed his Hall of Famecaliber career. Fleury shares all in this raw, captivating and honest look at the previously untold story of one of the game's greatest heroes.

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Theo Fleury won a World Junior title, a Turner Cup, a Stanley Cup as a rookie with the Calgary Flames, and later a Canada Cup and an Olympic gold medal. A former player with the Colorado Avalanche, the New York Rangers, and the Chicago Blackhawks, he is now a motivational speaker and businessman. He lives in Calgary, Alberta. Kirstie McLellan Day is an author whose screenplays and books include the truecrime novel No Remorse: A Father's Murderous Rage; Under the Mat (the Diana Hart story); and Above and Beyond, a biography of cable magnate J. R. Shaw. She writes two weekly entertainment columns for the Calgary Herald and is the CEO of Pyramid Productions Inc., a film and television company. Wayne Gretzky is a former professional ice hockey player generally regarded as the best player in the history of the National Hockey League.

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100 Things Penguins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die Rick Buker

With traditions, records, and Penguins lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Pittsburgh fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things Penguins covers which player is considered the "original Penguin," the team's first player to score 50 goals in a season, and the Schenley Park Casino.

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Rick Buker is an avid hockey fan and a freelance writer from Pittsburgh. Author Bio





How Hockey Explains Canada The Sport That Defines a Country Paul Henderson, Jim Prime, Prime Minister Stephen ...

The role of hockey in Canada serves as a national identity, a unifying force in a country of 33 million people. So crazed are Canadians for their national sport that they ranked outrageous hockey commentator and high school dropout Don Cherry ahead of Alexander Graham Bell on a list of the greatest Canadians in history. Penned by hockey star Paul Hendersonfamed scorer of Canada's "Greatest Goal" in the 1972 Summit Seriesand featuring a foreword by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, How Hockey Explains Canada explores just how deeply engrained this national pastime is in the Canadian psyche. The intelligent discourse on Canada's national sport goes far beyond the sport's mostloved icons, great plays, and notorious brawls by looking into the history and culture of the game to explain why hockey has had such an enigmatic hold on Canadians. Featuring interviews with more than 35 current and former NHL players, coaches, executives, and commentators, this expansive biography of the sport explores hockey's inextricable connection to everything from the Confederation to the Cold War to inter...

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Paul Henderson is a former professional hockey player who played for 13 seasons. He is best known for scoring the winning goal against the Soviets in Game 8 of the 1972 Summit Series. He lives in Mississauga, Ontario. Jim Prime has written more than a dozen sportsrelated books and has contributed articles to various periodicals. He lives in New Minas, Nova Scotia. Stephen Harper is the 22nd Primer Minister of Canada.

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Forever a Blackhawk Stan Mikita, Bob Verdi

Few athletes in the grand history of Chicago sports have ever been as beloved as the Chicago Blackhawks' Stan Mikita. One of the most popular players of his or any era, Mikita thrilled fans with his unique combination of speed, skill and grace. Forever a Blackhawk is amusthave keepsake for Blackhawk fans of all ages and a rare opportunity to celebrate the life of one of Chicago's favorite sons.

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Stan Mikita is one of the greatest centers in the history of hockey. During his illustrious 22 year Chicago Blackhawks career, he set franchise records for games played, assists, and points, and led the 19601961 squad to the Stanley Cup. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983. Bob Verdi is the Chicago Blackhawks' team historian and has covered sports for five decades, including more than 40 years as a columnist and contributor for the Chicago Tribune.

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Tough Guy My Life on the Edge Bob Probert, Kirstie McLellan Day, Dani Probert, S...

Documenting his notorious career with the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks, Bob Probert details in this autobiography how he racked up points, penalty minutes, and bar bills, establishing himself as one of the most feared enforcers in the history of the NHL. As Probert played as hard off the ice as on, he went through rehab 10 times, was suspended twice, was jailed for carrying cocaine across the border, and survived a near fatal motorcycle crash all during his professional career, and he wanted to tell his story in his own words to set the record straight. When he died unexpectedly of a heart attack at the age of 45 on July 5, 2010, he was hard at work on his memoira gripping journey through the life of Bob Probert, with jawdropping stories of his onice battles and his reckless encounters with drugs, alcohol, police, customs officials, courts, and the NHL, told in his own voice and with his rich sense of humor.

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Bob Probert was a winger with the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks between 1986 and 2002. He supported many local charities and twice visited troops in Afghanistan. He died suddenly in 2010 at the age of 45 while boating with his family. Kirstie McLellan Day is the author of Above and Beyond, No Remorse, the number one bestselling memoir Playing with Fire, and Under the Mat. She lives in Calgary, Alberta. Dani Probert is the wife of Bob Probert. Steve Yzerman is a former player for the Detroit Red Wings, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, and the general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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StarSpangled Hockey Celebrating 75 Years of USA Hockey Kevin Allen, Jeremy Roenick

In StarSpangled Hockey, legendary hockey writer Kevin Allen takes readers on a journey from the earliest days of USA Hockey to celebrate the organization's 75th anniversary. From the beginning, when the organization was started literally out of a shoebox in Tom Lockhart's New York City apartment, to the excitement generated by the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, this book covers the fascinating history of amateur hockey in America.

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Kevin Allen has been writing about hockey since 1986 and has covered more than 550 NHL playoff games. He has written about every level of hockey, from the NHL to the Olympics and the Women's World Championship. He has authored and coauthored more than a dozen sports books, including Brett Hull's astoldto autobiography and Without Fear: The Greatest Goalies of AllTime. Allen is currently president of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. He lives with his wife, Terri, in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

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100 Things Bruins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die Matt Kalman

With traditions, records, and Bruins lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Boston fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things Bruins covers the year the team switched their colors and the player that holds the team record for 10 penalties.

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Matt Kalman is a sportswriter and the founder and managing editor of TheBruinsBlog.net. His work has appeared in the Boston Herald, in the Manchester UnionLeader, and on ESPNBoston.com. He lives in Woburn, Massachusetts.

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StarSpangled Hockey Celebrating 75 Years of USA Hockey Kevin Allen, Jeremy Roenick

Legendary hockey writer Kevin Allen weaves together the epic tale of the USA Hockey organization, the governing body for amateur ice hockey in the United States, beginning with the earliest days and leading up to their 75th anniversary. Detailing an organization that touches the lives of over half a million members and publishes the most widely circulated hockey publication in the world, the book reveals how it all began out of a shoebox in Tom Lockhart's New York City apartment and grew into the excitement generated by the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. Honoring the grassroots efforts of a remarkable group and the sport that it honors, this book is a oneofakind informative keepsake of all things USA Hockey.

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Kevin Allen is a longtime sportswriter who has covered more than 550 National Hockey League (NHL) playoff games. He has authored and coauthored more than a dozen sports books, and is the president of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. He lives in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Jeremy Roenick is a United States Hockey Hall of Fame inductee and a silver medalist as part of the U.S. hockey team of the 2002 Winter Olympics. He is a former professional hockey player with the NHL and a ninetime AllStar player. He lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Killer B's The Boston Bruins Capture Their First Stanley Cup in 39 Years

For the first time in 39 years, the Boston Bruins have finally raised the Stanley Cup again, riding the heroics of goalie and Conn Smythe Award winner Tim Thomas and besting the Vancouver Canucks in seven games to bring the Cup back to New England. With their thrilling victory still reverberating in hockey towns throughout North America, this musthave, keepsake book by Triumph Books and the Boston Globe celebrates this heroic event. The Bruins are a storied franchise in a city of storied franchises, and the Boston Globe has been there for every hit, miss, and goal along the way. Relive each colorful moment of the B's latest eventful season and incredible playoff run with this special commemorative book128 pages of vivid storytelling, photography, game summaries, and statistics. Plus, look back on the glory days of previous championships and nearmisses with a bonus Stanley Cup retrospective section that makes this the perfect souvenir or gift for any fan.

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The Boston Globe was founded in 1872 and is the recipient of 21 Pulitzer Prizes. It is located in Boston. Author Bio



A Passion to Win Lou Nanne, Jim Bruton

This endearing story of perseverance and determination casts new light on the memorable 50year career Lou Nanne achieved in hockey while both on and off the rink. He played in 635 NHL regular season games for the Minnesota North Stars, the only defenseman to lead the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) in scoring, and was the captain of the University of Minnesota's Gophers and the 1968 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team. Lou Nanne has done it all, and now for the first time shares his life's journey of great memories, accomplishments, and sorrows in his autobiography, A Passion to Win. Nanne takes readers into the locker rooms and onto the ice in some of the greatest NHL arenas in both the United States and Canada, talking about not only the sensational wins but also the losses that haunt him to this day. Most notably, he speaks frankly about his most harrowing struggle: the disease that nearly overcame him and resulted in his departure from hockey.

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Lou Nanne captained the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the United States Olympic hockey teams and had a remarkable tenure as player, coach, general manager, and president of the Minnesota North Stars. He resides in Edina, Minnesota. Jim Bruton is the author of The Big House, A Tradition of Purple, Every Day Is Game Day, and Gopher Glory. He was a member of the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team in 1965 and 1966 and signed professional football contracts with the Minnesota Vikings and the Dallas Cowboys.

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The Golden Jet Bobby Hull, Bob Verdi

A musthave keepsake for Blackhawks fans of all ages, this souvenir provides the opportunity to celebrate the life of the greatest hockey player in Chicago's history. One of the most charismatic and electrifying athletes of his or any era, Bobby Hull thrilled fans with his unique combination of speed, skill, and grace and his electrifying career is highlighted in this biography where he traces his life from his days as a youngster learning to skate on the Bay of Quinte to his current role as a Blackhawks ambassador. Throughout the book, beautiful photos reflect on Hull's greatest moments, including amassing a teamrecord 604 career goals, collecting three Art Ross trophies as the league's leading scorer, earning Lord Stanley's Cup and a championship ring in 1961, and being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983. Featuring hundreds of rare, fullcolor photos from his personal archive and accompanying text from legendary Chicago sports columnist and Blackhawks team historian Bob Verdi, The Golden Jet gives Hull's millions of fans a neverbeforeseen glimpse into the life of this...

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Bobby Hull is a former professional hockey player and is generally regarded as the greatest left wing in the history of hockey. During his illustrious 15year Chicago Blackhawks career, he scored 604 goalsthe most in team history. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983. Bob Verdi is the Chicago Blackhawks' team historian and has covered sports for five decades, including more than 40 years as a columnist and contributor for the Chicago Tribune. He authored Chicago Blackhawks: SeventyFive Years in 2001.

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Discrimination in the NHL Quebec Hockey Players Sidelined Bob Sirois

Ever since Maurice Richard dazzled hockey fans in the 1940s and 1950s, fighting his way to hockey's summits, the issue of discrimination against Quebec hockey players has simmered on. Now an NHL veteran confirms that unless Quebec hockey players are superstars, they are less likely to be drafted than other players in Canada. Using statistics covering nearly 40 years, the discussion shatters tenacious myths such as those claiming that Quebecois players are physically smaller, play poor defensive hockey, and only serve as the best goalies. Looking for solutions, this account proposes a new NHL team for Quebec City and a Quebec national junior team for international events.

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Bob Sirois played hockey for the Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals, earning 212 points in 286 NHL games and representing the Washington Capitals in the 1978 All Star Game. Forced to retire early by a severe back injury, he has remained active in hockey as an agent and president of Montreal's Roadrunners. He lives in Montreal.

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100 Things Flyers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die Adam Kimelman

With traditions, records, and Flyers lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Philadelphia fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things Flyers covers the NHL record for most points by a player in his first game, the Blackshirt Plague, and the Broad Street Bullies.

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Adam Kimelman is the deputy managing editor of NHL.com and has covered the Philadelphia Flyers since 2002. He is the author of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Philadelphia Flyers. He lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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Tough Guy My Life on the Edge Bob Probert, Kirstie McLellan Day, Dani Probert, S...

Documenting his notorious career with the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks, Bob Probert details in this autobiography how he racked up points, penalty minutes, and bar bills, establishing himself as one of the most feared enforcers in the history of the NHL. As Probert played as hard off the ice as on, he went through rehab 10 times, was suspended twice, was jailed for carrying cocaine across the border, and survived a near fatal motorcycle crash all during his professional career, and he wanted to tell his story in his own words to set the record straight. When he died unexpectedly of a heart attack at the age of 45 on July 5, 2010, he was hard at work on his memoira gripping journey through the life of Bob Probert, with jawdropping stories of his onice battles and his reckless encounters with drugs, alcohol, police, customs officials, courts, and the NHL, told in his own voice and with his rich sense of humor.

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Bob Probert was a winger with the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks between 1986 and 2002. He supported many local charities and twice visited troops in Afghanistan. He died suddenly in 2010 at the age of 45 while boating with his family. Kirstie McLellan Day is the author of Above and Beyond, No Remorse, the number one bestselling memoir Playing with Fire, and Under the Mat. She lives in Calgary, Alberta. Dani Probert is the wife of Bob Probert. Steve Yzerman is a former player for the Detroit Red Wings, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, and the general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Raising Stanley What It Takes to Claim Hockey's Ultimate Prize Ross Bernstein

Steeped in a history and tradition that spans three centuries, the Stanley Cup is without question the most unique and storied trophy in all of professional sports. Ross Bernstein, the bestselling author of more than 40 sports books, interviewed more than 100 current and former NHL players and coaches who have had the unique and distinct privilege of raising Lord Stanley's holy grail above their heads after winning hockey's ultimate prize. The book features indepth interviews, rich history, and inspirational stories of determination and perseverance from players and coaches of all eras, including Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull, Scotty Bowman, Patrick Roy, Steve Yzerman, Dustin Byfuglien, Joe Sakic, and many more. Raising Stanley features more than just tales about the ecstasy of winning, however. It's about the honor, courage, and sacrifice shared with teammates; the playoff beard; the dramatic Game 7s; the closeddoor captain's practices; the coaching wisdom, and the "playoff makeup" (the cuts, stitches, and bruises that inevitably appear on playoff faces). Superstars of yesterday and to...

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Ross Bernstein is the bestselling author of nearly 50 sports books and has appeared on thousands of television Author Bio

and radio programs over his career, including CNN and ESPN, as well as in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and USA Today. As a nationally recognized motivational speaker, Ross uses sports as a metaphor for life and for business to energize and inspire his audiences, ultimately getting them to think differently. Ross' program "The Champion's Code," which is based on his three "Code" books with Triumph, not only illustrates what it takes to become the best of the best, it also explores the fine line between cheating and gamesmanship in sports as it relates to ethics and accountability in the workplace.



Total Penguins The Definitive Encyclopedia of the Pittsburgh Penguins Rick Buker, Dave Molinari

This definitive resource on the Pittsburgh Penguins, one of the NHL's most popular and successful franchises, features exhaustive research and hundreds of exclusive photographs courtesy of the Pittsburgh PostGazette. The book traces the franchise's history from its birth as an expansion team in 1967 and its flirtation with bankruptcy in the 1970s to the arrival of Mario Lemieux in the 1980s and Sidney Crosby's coming in the 2000s, two acquisitions that have led to a golden age of Pittsburgh hockey.

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Rick Buker is an avid hockey fan and a freelance writer from Pittsburgh. Dave Molinari is a sports journalist for the Pittsburgh PostGazette who was awarded the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association for his 27year coverage of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Hawkeytown Chicago Blackhawks' Run for the 2010 Stanley Cup

After nearly half a century, the Stanley Cup again belongs to Chicago and fans can now bring all their memories of the Blackhawks' run home with this unique keepsake. Filled with fullcolor images and stories about the championship season, Hawkeytown is a musthave for fans that have finally seen the Hawks' 49year championship drought come to an end.

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The Chicago Tribune is the largest daily newspaper that serves the Chicagoland area. Author Bio



Gretzky's Tears Hockey, America and the Day Everything Changed Stephen Brunt

From his standout youth, where he honed his skills on a backyard rink, to his unlikely jump to the pros at the age of 17, this biography chronicles Wayne Gretzky's ascension to the greatest hockey player of all time to his shocking trade from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings in 1998an event that rocked hockey fans across North America. This chronicle reveals, for the first time, the true story behind the deal, as well as Gretzky's important role in making the trade happen.

From the press conference where the trade was announced and where Gretzky wept, this work notes how the "Great One" could have been crying tears of joy as he realized his life was about to get a whole lot betterplaying for more money in a California city that would be a perfect home for him and his glamorous new actresswife.

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Author BioStephen Brunt is a columnist at the Globe and Mail and the author of Diamond Dreams: 20 Years of Blue Jays Baseball, Facing Ali: The Opposition Weighs In, Mean Business: The Rise and Fall of Shawn O'Sullivan, Second to None: The Roberto Alomar Story, and The Way It Looks from Here: Contemporary Canadian Writing on Sports. He lives in Hamilton, Ontario, and in Winterhouse Brook, Newfoundland.





Playing With Fire Theo Fleury, Kirstie McLellan Day, Wayne Gretzky

In Playing With Fire, Theo Fleury takes us behind the bench during his glorious days as an NHL player, and talks about growing up devastatingly poor and in chaos at home. Dark personal issues began to surface, and drinking, drugs, gambling, and girls ultimately derailed a career that had him destined for the Hall of Fame. Fleury shares all in this raw, captivating, and honest look at the previously untold story of one the game's greatest heroes.

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Theo Fleury won a World Junior title, a Turner Cup, a Stanley Cup as a rookie with the Calgary Flames, and later a Canada Cup and an Olympic gold medal. A former player with the Colorado Avalanche, the New York Rangers, and the Chicago Blackhawks, he is now a motivational speaker and businessman. He lives in Calgary, Alberta.

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Kirstie McLellan Day is an author whose screenplays and books include the truecrime novel No Remorse: A Father's Murderous Rage; Under the Mat (the Diana Hart story); and Above and Beyond, a biography of cable magnate J. R. Shaw. She writes two weekly entertainment columns for the Calgary Herald and is the CEO of Pyramid Productions Inc., a film and television company. Wayne Gretzky is a former professional ice hockey player generally regarded as the best player in the history of the National Hockey League.


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"Then Wayne Said to Mario. . ." The Best Stanley Cup Stories Ever Told Kevin Allen

Written for every sports fan who follows the NHL and the Stanley Cup, this account goes behind the scenes to peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makersall while eavesdropping on their personal conversations. From the locker room to the ice, the book includes stories about Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux, among others, allowing readers to relive the highlights and the celebrations.

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Kevin Allen is the president of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and a reporter on the NHL who has written about 24 Stanley Cup Finals and has covered more than 550 NHL playoff games. He is the author of several other hockey books, including USA Hockey, and he is a coauthor of What It Means to Be a Red Wing. He lives in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

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The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Detroit Red Wings HeartPounding, JawDropping, and GutWrenching Moments from Detroit Red Wings History Ted Kulfan, Larry Murphy

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Detroit Red Wings documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertainingand unsparingfashion, this book sparkles with Wings highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the revolutionary style of the Russian Five and the magic run of Franzén, as well as the dark sides of Jack Adams and the Richard Riot of 1955. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.

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Ted Kulfan is the Detroit Red Wings beat writer for the Detroit News, where he has been a sportswriter for over a decade, and has been part of several national awardwinning projects. He has been featured in publications

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ranging from the Sporting News to Basketball Weekly and was a contributer to the book Wayne Gretzky: The Making of the Great One. He lives in Dearborn, Michigan. Larry Murphy is a color commentator for the Detroit Red Wings on Fox Sports Detroit as well as a studio analyst; he also occasionally appears on NHL on the Fly with the National Hockey League Network. He is a retired professional ice hockey defenseman, having played for teams that include the Pittsburgh Penguins during two Stanley Cup victories, and the Detroit Red Wings during another two. He is an inductee of the Hockey Hall of Fame. He lives in Detroit, Michigan.


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Hockey Skills Techniques Tactics Jane Powell

Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will make you a better player, whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport. Features in this book are: Information boxes containing Top Tips and Key Points for the coach and player; Sequence photographs and detailed diagrams in color; An introduction to the history and rules of the game, and equipment; A thorough examination of the core skills of hockey [ball carrying, passing, shooting, and defending skills]; Tactical analysis of the attacking and defending principles of playing the game; Valuable advice on techniques, coaching, nutrition and the competitive structure within the sport.

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Jane Powell is a highly experienced coach and coach educator. She has been involved with hockey for over thirty years, firstly as an international player and then as a coach.

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One Goal Chicago's Resurgent Blackhawks Bobby Hull, Pat Foley

The Chicago Blackhawks have come back to life over the past twelve months by embracing the past, forging ahead towards the future with young players like Patrick Kane, and reigniting their fan base. One Goal is a Blackhawks official commemorative book that chronicles the revitalization of this Original Six franchise under new Chairman Rocky Wirtz and President John McDonough. It features captivating photographs from past and present, details of the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field, profiles of current and former players, including Jonathan Toews and Glenn Hall, and legends Stan Mikita, Bobby Hull, and Tony Esposito's take on being reembraced by the organization and their appointments as official Blackhawks ambassadors. From the 300 percent increase in season tickets to the fact that all home games are being televised for the first time in franchise history, Chicago is once again buzzing about hockey and longsuffering fans finally have something to cheer about. One Goal celebrates the new era in Blackhawks history and is a musthave keepsake for fans of all ages.

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Bobby Hull is generally regarded as the greatest left wing in the history of hockey. During his illustrious 15year Chicago Blackhawks career, he scored 604 goalsthe most in team historyand led the 196061 squad to the Stanley Cup. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983. Pat Foley is the television playbyplay announcer for the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Slap Shot Original The Man, the Foil, and the Legend Dave Hanson, Ross Bernstein, Bob Costas, Gordie Ho...

In Slap Shot Original, Dave Hanson gives readers not only a behindthescenes look at what life was like on the set during the filming of the classic movie, but also treats them to stories from the actors and players themselves.

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Dave Hanson is best known for playing “Jack,” one of the unforgettable Hanson Brothers in the movie Slap Shot, but he also enjoyed a memorable hockey career that spanned 10 seasons and included stints with three World Hockey Association teams and the NHL's Detroit Red Wings and Minnesota North Stars. Today, he manages the Robert Morris University Island Sports Center in Pittsburgh, where he lives with his wife, Sue (who also appeared in Slap Shot), daughters, Erin and Sara, and son, Christian. Dave also continues to make regular promotional appearances around the country with his fellow Hanson Brothers, Steve and Jeff Carlson. Ross Bernstein is the bestselling author of more than 40 sports books. His work has been featured on CNN and ESPN, and in the Wall Street Journal and USA Today. He is also a motivational speaker, sharing the inspirational legacy of the late Herb Brooks, coach of the fabled 1980 goldmedalwinning U.S. Olympic “Miracle on Ice” hockey team, with corporations and groups across the country. Ross and his wife, Sara, have a fiveyearold daughter and live in Ea...

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The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Philadelphia Flyers HeartPounding, JawDropping, and GutWrenching Moments from Philadelphia Flyers History Adam Kimelman, Keith Primeau

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Philadelphia Flyers documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertainingand unsparingfashion, this book sparkles with Flyers highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the era of the "Broad Street Bullies" as well as the playoff drought in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.

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Adam Kimelman is the deputy managing editor at NHL.com. Formerly, he covered the Philadelphia Flyers for the Times of Trenton. He lives in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Keith Primeau is a retired ice hockey center who played primarily with the Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers in the National Hockey League. He was named to the AllStar team twice and served as the Flyers captain for four seasons. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: New York Rangers HeartPounding, JawDropping, and GutWrenching Moments from New York Rangers History Steve Zipay

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the New York Rangers documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertainingand unsparingfashion, this book sparkles with Rangers highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the end of the Stanley Cup curse in 1994 as well as the years of futility in the 1940s and 1950s, when the Rangers struggled mightily. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.

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Steve Zipay is an awardwinning journalist and a former sportsmedia columnist, business editor, and news editor for Newsday, where he covers the National Hockey League. He was a member of the Newsday team that won a Pulitzer Prize for spotnews reporting on the crash of Flight 800. He has appeared on ESPN, CNN, MSG Network, National Public Radio, and WFAN radio in New York. He lives in New York City.

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Hockeytown In High Def The Detroit Red Wings 2008 Championship Season in Photos Books, Triumph

Fresh off winning the 11th Stanley Cup in franchise history, Hockeytown In High Def takes a look back on the Detroit Red Wings historic season. Presented by The Detroit News, this commemorative book celebrates the champion Wings and their punctuation on a resurgent season for the NHL.

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The Detroit News is a major newspaper that serves the city of Detroit. Author Bio



The Top 60 Since 1967 The Best Players of the PostExpansion Era Ken Campbell, Adam Proteau, Brett Hull

Establishing once and for all the best players to ever take the ice in the expansion era, this compendium with statistics, biographies, color photos, quotes, analyses, and commentary ranks players in order from 160. Each chapter is dedicated to an individual player, including Rob Blake, Chris Chelios, Phil Esposito, Wayne Gretzky, Brett Hull, Mark Messier, Scott Niedermayer, Bobby Orr, and Steve Yzerman.

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Ken Campbell is a senior writer and columnist for the Hockey News who has covered all levels of the sport from minor hockey tournaments to Stanley Cup finals. He is a former beat writer for the Toronto Maple Leafs for the

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Toronto Star. He lives in Toronto, Ontario. Adam Proteau is a columnist and sports journalist for the Hockey News on THN.com who has been covering the NHL for more than a decade. In 2007, he was honored by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association. Brett Hull is a former NHL player and an inductee in the Hocky Hall of Fame.





Travels with Stanley

Traveling all around the world, celebrating hockey excellence, Lord Stanley's legacy looms large as sport's greatest trophy. Kids and adults dream of earning the right to hoist the Stanley Cup high into the air. When you're a Stanley Cup champion, the trophy's 16.5 kilograms (35 pounds) is as effortless to lift as the down of a feather. Earning that right is one of the greatest challenges known to sports. "The Stanley Cup represents what hockey players work for all their lives," stated Mark Messier, a six time Stanley Cup champion. "And while the greatest hockey players in the world dream of raising the Cup over their head, there is also real magic when true hockey fans get to experience the Cup." In Travels with Stanley, the Keepers of the Cup chronicle some of their extraordinary adventures encountered with hockey's greatest trophy, the Stanley Cup, using never seen before photography along with stories that inform as well as entertain.

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The Hockey Hall of Fame houses the greatest collection of hockey history in the world. It is home to more than 300 enshrined Honoured Members – Players, Builders, and Officials who have contributed to the game, from the pioneers and innovators of the late 19th century to the present and most recently retired superstars of the modern era. Within its walls, fans of the game can marvel at the unprecedented collection of artifacts and memorabilia and admire first hand the most treasured of all sporting trophies – Lord Stanley's Cup. The Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Toronto, Canada.

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Hockey's Young Guns 25 Inside Stories on Making it to the "Big Leagues" Ryan Dixon, Ryan Kennedy, Pierre McGuire

Identifying more than two dozen of the brightest young talents in the NHL, this guidebook provides an insidelook at what it took for them climb up the ladder to make their dream reality. Readers will find such stories such as how Matt Carle played a championship tournament with a ruptured spleen during High School, what happened when Jordan Staal was sent on the ice to be the only forward with two defensemen to try to kill off the 5on3 power play at the age of nine, how Patrice Bergeron would sit on the ice in the net for hours before miraculously getting up one day and skating perfectly when he was five, and what is was that made Thomas Vanek leave home at 14 years old and move to Canada. Hockey's Young Guns also provides helpful tips from players and even drills readers can try in order to become the next NHL star. Additionally, a section about who to watch for over the next few years to become the next big thing in the league is included.

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Ryan Dixon writes for the Hockey News and has covered hockey on all levels. Ryan Kennedy writes for the Hockey News. He lives in Toronto. Pierre McGuire is an ice hockey analyst for the National Hockey League.

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The Kid A Season with Sidney Crosby and the New NHL Shawna Richer, Roy MacGregor

In the tradition of A Season on the Brink and Peter Gzowksi's The Game of Our Lives, Shawna Richer has had the exclusive assignment of chronicling Sidney Crosby's incredible rookie season. Beginning with the NHL entry draft that almost never was, Richer follows Crosby to Pittsburgh, where he is greeted as the team's savior and moves in with living legend Mario Lemieux. From there it's onto the ice, where the team's youngest player proves to be its best player day in and day out, staying on pace to set rookie scoring records while the team loses and is forced to fire its coach. From an international advertising deal with Reebok to a season that seems to go from triumph to triumph, Sid the Kid has proven that he already is the man.

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Shawna Richer is a national correspondent and Atlantic Canada bureau chief at the Globe and Mail based in Halifax. She joined Canada's national newspaper in 1997 as a sportswriter in Toronto and Montreal, where she

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covered professional football, hockey, baseball, and basketball. Her sportswriting has also appeared in the New York Times. She lives in Chester, Nova Scotia. Roy MacGregor is a columnist for the Globe and Mail who has won numerous awards for his journalism, including two National Newspaper Awards. He is the author of nearly 40 books, including Home Team: Fathers, Sons and Hockey. He lives in Kanata, Ontario.



Go to the Net Eight Goals that Changed the Game Al Strachan

The ultimate hockey insider shares the lowdown on the personalities, the dressing room banter, the chalktalk, and the sweatstained passion behind eight of the most famous goals that changed ice hockey forever. Among them are Guy Lafleur's notorious "too many men on the ice" goal in 1979, Wayne Gretzky's overtime goal in Game Two of the Smythe Division finals in 1988, Paul Coffey's dramatic counterattack in the 1984 Canada Cup against the USSR and Brett Hull's disputed 1999 Stanley Cup winner. Al Strachan passes on, in the trenchant style of his famous columns, insights into the goals that reveal not only the way the game has changed but also about the gritty soul of hockey that will remains constant.

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Al Strachan is a columnist with the Toronto Sun and an analyst with the CBC's Hockey Night in Canada. He has been writing about hockey and hanging out with NHL players, coaches, general managers, and owners for 30 years. He lives in Toronto.

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The Code The Unwritten Rules of Fighting and Retaliation in the NHL Ross Bernstein, Marty McSorley, Tony Twist

For decades, hockey crowds have been brought to their feet for one of the most exciting aspects of NHL gamesthe fights. The Code: The Unwritten Rules of Fighting and Retaliation in the NHL by Ross Bernstein takes you indepth and behind the scenes to explore the history of fighting during hockey games and the honor system behind it. More than 50 NHL players, coaches, and media personalities were interviewed to examine how players go about their business during a fight on the ice. They explain why fighting is allowed and what tactics are used before, during, and after the melees. The Code: The Unwritten Rules of Fighting and Retaliation in the NHL discusses the top reasons why the gloves come off during hockey games.

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Ross Bernstein is the bestselling author of 40 sports books and has appeared on numerous local and national Author Bio

television and radio programs. His work has been featured on CNN, ESPN, the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. As a soughtafter motivational speaker, he speaks to corporations and groups across the country about the inspirational legacy of the late Herb Brooks, Hall of Fame coach of the fabled 1980 goldmedalwinning U.S. Olympic "Miracle on Ice" hockey team. He lives in Eagan, Minnesota. Marty McSorley is a former National Hockey League player. He is famous for swinging his stick and hitting another player in a game, which resulted in his suspension for the remainder of his hockey career. Tony Twist is a former National Hockey League player who was known as an enforcer.



Searching for Bobby Orr Stephen Brunt

The legend of Bobby Orr is one of the most enduring in all of sports. Even those who have never played the game of hockey know the mystique and tradition surrounding Boston's immortal defenseman. In the glory years of the Original Six, he and Gordy Howe were the Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio of their sport with equally as rabid a following. In Searching for Bobby Orr, Canada's premier sportswriter gives us a compelling and graceful look at the life and time of Bobby Orr that is also a revealing portrait of the game and a county in transition.

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Stephen Brunt, a columnist at The Globe and Mail, is Canada's premier sportswriter and commentator. He is the author of The Way It Looks from Here: Contemporary Canadian Writing on Sports; Facing Ali: The Opposition Weighs In; Mean Business: The Rise and Fall of Shawn O'Sullivan; Second to None: The Roberto Alomar Story and Diamond Dreams: 20 Years of Blue Jays Baseball. He lives in Hamilton, Ontario, and in Winterhouse Brook, Newfoundland.

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Messier Jeff Z. Klein

The most detailed examination ever published about this hockey icon, Messier presents the true story behind all the myths, awards and accolades that even now continue to surround one of the greatest living legends in team sports. Known as "the Messiah" to New York Rangers fans for bringing the 1994 Stanley Cup back to the Big Apple for the first time in 54 years, "Moose" to Edmonton Oilers fans for using his skates, stick, and fists to clinch five Stanley Cups, and a national hero for helping his Team Canada win three world titles, Mark Messier is one of hockey's most recognizable and decorated stars. For the first time ever, the man behind the laundry list of awards and statistics is revealed in all his complexity. Messier shows the side of the player few get a chance to seea student of philosophy, an unadvertised community volunteer, and a man who takes every chance to hit the beaches with his family whenever he can. The biography also reveals the hellraising party animal renowned for his latenight antics, the beautiful supermodels he has dated, and the wild urban legends that h...

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Jeff Z. Klein is an editor with the New York Times Magazine and is the former sports editor of the Village Voice. He is the author of four previous books, including The Coolest Guys on Ice and The Death of Hockey.

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One Hundred Greatest Moments in Hockey Brian Kendall, Ron MacLean

A century's worth of hockey's golden moments from 1894 through 1994, this book feautres the sport's famous players, prize performances, and thrilling playoff series.

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Brian Kendall is the author of several books, including Shutout: The Legend of Terry Sawchuk. He lives in Toronto, Ontario. Ron MacLean is a Canadian sportscaster for the CBC who is best known as the host of Hockey Night in Canada.

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Total NHL The Ultimate Source on the National Hockey League Dan Diamond, Paul Bontje, Ralph Dinger, Eric Zweig

Offering comprehensive coverage of the NHL from its inception in 1917 to the current season, this compendium features commentary on milestone achievements from each era, as well as final standings, top scorers, best goalies, playoff game scores, trophy winners, AllStars, and much more.

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Dan Diamond is considered the doyen of NHL writers and is the coauthor or coeditor of many hockey books, Author Bio

including NHL Official Guide & Record Book, NHL Rule Book, Total Hockey, Total Stanley Cup, and the Year in Review. He lives in Toronto, Ontario. Paul Bontje is the coauthor of Total Stanley Cup. Ralph Dinger is the coauthor of Total Hockey. Eric Zweig is a freelance sports and sports history writer. He is the author or coauthor of many books for children and adults, including Hockey's Glory Days, Hockey Trivia for Kids, and Total Hockey.



Brett His Own Story Brett Hull, Kevin Allen

In this newly revised edition, Brett Hull tells his own story and shares his troubles and triumphs. Through all the pressure and controversy that comes with being an NHL great, he strives to stay on top of his game and to maintain an easygoing attitude.

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Brett Hull is a former National Hockey League star and the former executive vice president of the Dallas Stars. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009. Kevin Allen is a professional writer.

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Messier Jeff Z. Klein

The most detailed examination ever published about this hockey icon, Messier presents the true story behind all the myths, awards and accolades that even now continue to surround one of the greatest living legends in team sports. Known as "the Messiah" to New York Rangers fans for bringing the 1994 Stanley Cup back to the Big Apple for the first time in 54 years, "Moose" to Edmonton Oilers fans for using his skates, stick, and fists to clinch five Stanley Cups, and a national hero for helping his Team Canada win three world titles, Mark Messier is one of hockey's most recognizable and decorated stars. For the first time ever, the man behind the laundry list of awards and statistics is revealed in all his complexity. Messier shows the side of the player few get a chance to seea student of philosophy, an unadvertised community volunteer, and a man who takes every chance to hit the beaches with his family whenever he can. The biography also reveals the hellraising party animal renowned for his latenight antics, the beautiful supermodels he has dated, and the wild urban legends that h...

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Jeff Z. Klein is an editor with the New York Times Magazine and is the former sports editor of the Village Voice. He is the author of four previous books, including The Coolest Guys on Ice and The Death of Hockey.

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Thunder and Lightning A NoB.S. Hockey Memoir Phil Esposito, Peter Golenbock

Phil Esposito has never been reluctant to speak his mind. At the end of his third season with the Blackhawks, Espo told coach Billy Reay and GM Tommy Ivan that they had a great team, maybe even a dynasty, but that the two would screw it up. Perfectly Espo. He pulls no punches on those Chicago days, his recordsetting time with the Bruins, his abrupt trade to the Rangers and all the hard work and heartache behind founding the Tampa Bay Lightning. Nobody is spared Espo's directness and recollections.

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Phil Esposito grew up in Sault St. Marie, Ontario, and broke into the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks in the 196364 season. In 1967, after four seasons in Chicago, Esposito was involved in a blockbuster trade with Boston, which sent him along with Ken Hodge and Fred Stanfield to Boston for Pit Martin, Jack Morris, and Gilles Marotte. It was in Boston that Esposito flourished, establishing new benchmarks for greatness. In the 196869 season he became the first player in NHL history to record at least 100 points, recording 126 (49 goals, 77 assists). He led the NHL in goal scoring four times while with the Bruins, including the incredible 197071 season when he scored 76 goals in 78 games. In eight full seasons with Boston, Esposito scored at least 100 points six times while helping lead Boston to two Stanley Cup championships. In the middle of his ninth season in Boston, Esposito was traded to the New York Rangers, where he played until his final season during the 198081 campaign. Esposito skated in 10 NHL AllStar games and was enshrined in Hockey's Hall of Fame in 1984. Esposito w...

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Doug The Doug Harvey Story William Brown

A perennial allstar and seventime winner of the Norris Trophy for best defenseman, Doug Harvey was a cornerstone of the legendary Montreal Canadiens, winners of five consecutive Stanley Cup trophies. This is a rare biography of an extraordinary athlete who turned down careers in football and baseball to become one of the world's greatest hockey players. It tells the story of a remarkable individuala man who was as irreverently funny, generous, and kind as he was obstinate, harddrinking, and explosive. He was a leader and friend to his teammates, a troublemaker and rabblerouser to hockey management. Wellwritten and painstakingly researched, this biography offers a full view of the player, coach, and man.

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Author BioWilliam Brown is a freelance writer and broadcaster. He is the author of The Montreal Maroons: The Forgotten Stanley Cup Champions and Baseball's Fabulous Montreal Royals. He lives in Montreal, Quebec.



When the Final Buzzer Sounds NHL Greats Share Their Stories of Hardship and Triumph Colleen Howe, Gordie Howe, Charles Wilkins

Sharing the sometimes bittersweet, sometimes unexpected, always insightful accounts of the lives of some of the NHL's most famous players after retirement and the turns their lives have takenoften just as wild and crazy as their time on the icethis collection of poignant stories details the hockey's greatest players after the last goal has been tended and the final buzzer sounds. Through indepth oneonone interviews, the book offers vivid and captivating portraits of nine hockey greats, profiling heroes such as Phil Esposito, Bobby Hull, Gordie Howe, and Eric Nesterenko, and it chronicles the struggles and triumphs that came after a life on the ice.

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Colleen Howe was a sports agent and the founder of Power Play International and Power Play Publications. She was the wife of Gordie Howe. Gordie Howe is a former NHL and WHA player. He is a fourtime Stanley Cup champion and the recipient of six Art Ross Trophies, six Hart Trophies, and the first NHL Lifetime Achievement

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Award. The Howes collaborated with Charles Wilkins on After the Applause. Wilkins is the author of Breakaway: Hockey and the Years Beyond and the coauthor of Hockey: The Illustrated History.





Hockey's Greatest Teams Teams, Players and Plays That Changed the Game Andrew Podnieks

Hockey's Greatest Teams tells the stories of the justly famous and the unjustly unsung, and distinguishes Summary

hockey's true heroes from the ordinary champions. Who were the teams that shaped modernday hockey and the NHL? Who were the innovators who helped the style of play evolve into the streamlined sport it is today? In this highly competitive, rapidfire sport, who had the grit and the grace to set the absolute standard for excellence yet unsurpassed? This complete investigation of hockey's most supreme teams answers the perpetual debates and settles the bragging rights once and for all. Read about the finest teams to ever hit the ice, including the winners of the first Stanley Cup in 1893; Team Canada of 1972; NHL's 1997 Detroit Red Wings; and 1930s Preston Rivulettes, hockey's first women's team. Hockey's Greatest Teams not only chronicles the colorful history of the sport's teams of consequence, but also sings the praises of those teams who left an indelible mark on the game, if not on the memories of its fans.

Andrew Podnieks is the author of more than a dozen books on hockey. He has worked extensively with the International Ice Hockey Federation, the Canadian Hockey Association, and the Hockey Hall of Fame on a variety of projects, from Olympic games and world championships to website development. He lives in Toronto.

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Crunch Big Hitters, Shot Blockers & Bone Crushers: A History of Fighting in the NHL Kevin Allen

Crunch introduces bodychecking and shotblocking players, power forwards, agitators, and fighters, from the legendary warriorsonice such as Gordie Howe and Bobby Baun, to the current toughguy stars of the NHL, including Darren McCarty, Stu Grimson, Keith Tkachuk, and Eric Lindros. Read stories about players who go back into the game with painful injuries, onice rivalries, powerful checks, and great shot blocks. The history of fighting and the future of violence in hockey is addressed in this powerful tribute to the players who go out there night after night and fight for their team.

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Kevin Allen has been writing about hockey since 1986 and has covered more than 550 NHL playoff games. He has written about every level of hockey, from the NHL to the Olympics and the Women's World Championship. He is the author or coauthor of more than a dozen sports books, including Brett Hull's astoldto autobiography and Without Fear: The Greatest Goalies of AllTime. He is currently president of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. He lives in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

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Champions The Illustrated History of Hockey's Greatest Dynasties Douglas Hunter

Every year an NHL team is crowned “champion” and awarded the Stanley Cup. Sometimes that honor punctuates an extraordinary year and is an isolated event in the club's history. But sometimes it means much more; the transformation of a team into a dynasty. It is the tribute given to a team that has managed to rise to the top again and again. Featured dynasties include: Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins, New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Douglas Hunter has written widely on business, history, and sports. He has published articles in the Globe and Mail, the National Post, and Saturday Night. His previous books include the bestselling Open Ice: The Tim Horton Story, Scotty Bowman: A Life in Hockey, and The Bubble and the Bear: How Nortel Burst the Canadian Dream, which won the National Business Book Award.

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Mario Lemieux The Final Period Mario Lemieux, Tom McMillan, Marc Serota

His surname means "The Best," and Mario Lemieux spent a 12season National Hockey League career living up to the expectations. Despite a relentless series of medical setbacks, including a wellpublicized battle with cancer, Lemieux led the Pittsburgh Penguins to two Stanley Cups and won six NHL scoring titles before retiring in 1997 at the tender age of 31. In the book Lemieux tells his story in his own words. He has always been a man of few words, but he has a great story to tell.

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Mario Lemieux is a former professional ice hockey player, generally acknowledged to be one of the best players of all time. He played 17 seasons as a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins between 1984 and 2006, leading them to two Stanley Cups in 1991 and 1992. Tom McMillan is vice president of communications for the Pittsburgh Penguins and has written about Mario Lemieux since the spring of 1984, when he was rated the top prospect in the NHL draft. McMillan followed Lemieux's career closely as a writer for the Pittsburgh PostGazette and later as

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editor of Penguins Report. He wrote a history of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1994 titled The Penguins, Cellar to Summit. Marc Serota started his career in photojournalism at the Miami Herald, moving on to contract photography for International Wire Services. His sports photography includes all major league sports, the Daytona 500, and the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta in 1996. His magazine covers include Sports Illustrated, Inside Sports and USA Today, and his work has been featured in Time, Newsweek, People, Rolling Stone, GQ, Elle, and...




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Seasons to Be Cheerful British Ice Hockey's Arena Liam Sluyter

Focusing on the 199596 season, a season that saw the Sheffield Steelers set out to defend their crown amid talk of a new Superleague, this book charts the growth in the popularity of icehockey and the move to indoor arenas. It covers the emergence of the Sheffield Steelers and Manchester Storm.

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InLine Skater's StartUp A Beginner's Guide to InLine Skating and Roller Hockey Doug Werner

Endorsed by the National InLine Hockey Association and the International InLine Skating Association, this guide is a complete introduction to inline skating with an equal emphasis on safety and fun.

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