Hockey Legends In The Making

Provides brief information on some of the best players in the National Hockey League, including Claude Giroux, Zach Parise, and Shea Weber.

Provides brief information on some of the best players in the National Hockey League, including Claude Giroux, Zach Parise, and Shea Weber.

In the heart of the hockey world, a legend was born. "Auston Matthews: The Making of a Hockey Legend" delves deep into the extraordinary journey of one of the NHL's brightest stars. From his humble beginnings in Arizona's sun-scorched deserts to the NHL arenas' bright lights, this captivating tale traces Auston Matthews' rise to superstardom. As a child, Matthews defied the odds, honing his skills on makeshift rinks and dreaming of one day making it to the big leagues. With unwavering determination and an unparalleled work ethic, he overcame every obstacle, blazing a trail that would inspire a generation of young hockey players. But Matthews' journey was about more than just goals and assists - it was about resilience in the face of adversity, leadership on and off the ice, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence. Through triumph and tragedy, victory and defeat, he emerged as not just a hockey player, but a cultural icon - a symbol of hope, perseverance, and the enduring power of the human spirit. Featuring exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, and never-before-seen photos, "Auston Matthews: The Making of a Hockey Legend" offers readers an intimate look at the life and career of one of the NHL's most dynamic and beloved players. Whether you're a die-hard hockey fan or simply someone who appreciates a great underdog story, this captivating book will leave you inspired, entertained, and cheering for Auston Matthews every step of the way.

Terry Ryan was poised to take the hockey world by storm when he was selected eighth overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1995 NHL draft, their highest draft pick in a decade. Expected to go on to become a hockey star, Ryan played a total of eight NHL games for the Canadiens, scoring no goals and no assists: not exactly the career he, or anyone else, was expecting. Though Terry's NHL career wasn't long, he experienced a lot and has no shortage of hilarious and fascinating revelations about life in pro hockey on and off the ice. In Tales of a First-Round Nothing, he recounts fighting with Tie Domi, partying with rock stars, and everything in between. Ryan tells it like it is, detailing his rocky relationship with Michel Therrien, head coach of the Canadiens, and explaining what life is like for a man who was unprepared to have his career over so soon.

The first recorded game of ice hockey was played in 1850. Today, hockey is a highly paid professional sport. From Gordie Howe to Sidney Crosby, discover the game’s greatest players and their achievements in Hockey Legends, a Hall of Fame book.

Everybody has value and should be made to feel that way. That was one of our fundamental tenets, and we all bough into it completely. We believed that if you've built the right culture-a culture of inclusion-then an important contribution could just as likely come from a guy who says he's keeping his fingers crossed to hang on with the team as from one of the stars. Book jacket.

NHL stars and legends reveal key moments of their careers. The greatest hockey players of all time share their most vivid memories of the game they love. These stories and anecdotes are essentially joyful, occasionally heart-breaking, and always heartfelt. Their reminiscences include: Dramatic overtime goals Record-breaking games Team camaraderie Devastating trades Career-ending injuries. Thrilling color photographs enhance the personal stories of players from such hockey legends as: Rocket Richard Gordie Howe Jean Beliveau Bobby Orr Wayne Gretzky. The book also includes the hottest players of today such as: Steve Yzerman Mario Lemieux Jeremy Roenick. Told in the players' own words, these stories are infused with the same skill, spirit, character and determination that carried each of these men to the heights of the National Hockey League and made hockey one of the most popular sports in the world. As hockey attracts more fans of all ages, so will For the Love of Hockey.

This easy-to-read guide, filled with illustrations and action photographs, contains everything for the fan and non-fan alike to understand and enjoy the sport of ice hockey. Each section stands alone, so it can be used as a handy reference guide, and it is so lightweight it can easily be taken to games. The book includes:- The Rules of Hockey Simplified - The Most Recent NHL Changes - What to Look For During Play - Statistics Explained - League and Playoff Formats - Stars of the Past and Present - Awards and Records- A Complete Glossary. The National Hockey League expansion of the last decade and the increased television coverage exposed millions of new fans to hockey. The Stanley Cup is now seen in over 170 countries, while annual sales of NHL merchandise today exceed $1 billion. Yet hockey remains one of the least understood sports. With the help of this guide, you can learn to follow the excitement of America's fastest-paced sport in no time at all.