The Little Book Of Hockey Sweaters

To some hockey players, the number on their sweater is especially significant. It is as essential to the spirit of the player as is his childhood, his upbringing or the skill that got him to the NHL. The Little Book of Hockey Sweaters offers the inside story from professional hockey players, both past and present, on the numbers they selected to wear on their backs. From Wayne Gretzky to Mario Lemieux to Eddie Shack, the jersey number represents a key part of their identity. Compiled by bestselling author and sports journalist Andrew Podnieks, with illustrations by The Globe and Mail 's Anthony Jenkins, The Little Book of Hockey Sweaters is a must-have for hockey fans and trivia buffs of any age. From The Little Book of Hockey Sweaters : Wayne Gretzky grew up idolizing Gordie Howe and his #9, and as a kid he wore that number whenever he could. But when Gretzky arrived in the OHL to play junior hockey in the Soo in 1977, #9 was on the back of veteran forward Brian Gualazzi. At first, Gretzky tried #19, and #25, but these didn't feel right to him. The team's coach in Sault Ste. Marie, Muzz MacPherson, suggested that perhaps Gretzky should simply wear two 9s. Gretzky agreed, and the next game he skated on the ice wearing his Soo Greyhounds sweater with #99 stitched on the back, ushering in a new era of sweater number history.

The Hockey Jersey: How Canadians Learn To Count To 100 is a book of poems about hockey, all about hockey sweaters, or jerseys, and the most famous numbers, from 1 to 99. This book explains the game's history and culture. Boys will love it.

The Hockey Sweater, the title story in this 20-story collection, has become an enduring classic: a Quebec boy and Habs fan is shipped a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater by mistake. It encapsulates everything you need to understand French and English Canada, told with humour and love. This edition features a new introduction.

Hockey jerseys are some of the most unique uniforms in all of sports. From the widely-recognized looks of NHL teams to the national pride of IIHF jerseys and the obscure, outside-the-box designs of some minor league teams, hockey jerseys, or "sweaters" as they're more accurately known, are a staple among fans anywhere the game is played. This book takes a look at the design elements and symbolic meaning of hockey jerseys from all levels of the sport. NHL jerseys - both modern day and vintage, as well as specialty jerseys such as those worn for the annual Winter Classic and the newly-introduced Stadium Series games - headline the coverage which also includes international, minor league, and even college sweaters. There is also a jersey buyer's guide to make sure you're well-informed whenever you make your next jersey purchase for your own collection or that special hockey fan in your life as well as sections on how to properly care for and display hockey jerseys so you can enjoy them for years to come. The Hockey Jersey Handbook is a must-have for any true hockey fan and jersey enthusiast!

'The Hockey Sweater, '' the title story in this 20 - story collection, has become an enduring classic: a Quebec boy and Habs fan is shipped a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater by mistake. It encapsulates everything you need to understand French and English Canada, told with humour and love. This edition features a new introduction

A young boy faces embarrassment and disappointment when he orders a Montreal Canadien hockey sweater from the Eaton's catalogue.

'The Hockey Sweater, the title story in this 20 - story collection, has become an enduring classic: a Quebec boy and Habs fan is shipped a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater by mistake. It encapsulates everything you need to understand French and English Canada, told with humour and love. This edition features a new introduction....

The Hockey Sweater, the title story in this 20-story collection, has become an enduring classic: a Quebec boy and Habs fan is shipped a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater by mistake. It encapsulates everything you need to understand French and English Canada, told with humour and love. This edition features a new introduction.