H is for Hockey: A NHL Alumni Alphabet

by Ken Dewar (Illustrator), Kevin Shea

Where was the first organized indoor hockey game played? When did the tradition of engraving winners' names on the Stanley Cup start? Which six brothers collectively played in more than 5,000 NHL games? Answers to these questions and many more can be found in H is for Hockey: An NHL Alumni Alphabet. Formed in 1999, the National Hockey League Alumni Association is affectionately known as "Hockey's Greatest Family" for good reason. Members of the NHL Alumni are considered hockey ambassadors, supporting the game and its history through many charitable causes and programs. Written by one of the game's foremost historians, this book pays tribute to them and the sport they love. Adding a personal touch are the memorable quotes sprinkled throughout the text. When 17-year-old Sidney Crosby was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2005, he said, "This is amazing. It's been a lot of hard work and a lot of sacrifices. It's unbelievable!"

Genres: Sports, Hockey, Picture Books, Childrens, Nonfiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25 stars I like this alphabet series ..some of the letters are a stretch but I get it it! You can just read the story part or you have the margins that are almost a book in themselves!

[Engel Dreizehn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would say a good hockey book for younglings complete with short bits of info on the history and culture of the NHL.

[Will Maclean · Rating 1 out of 5]

i thought this is a good book if you're wanting to kill some time it is a good picture book it only took me 30 minutes to read. it is a good learning book for all the abc and it mactches it with something so it gives lots of detail

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm a big hockey fan. This book was filled with facts I knew( and gloated about) and lots I didn't know.

[Tracy Daley]

would love an updated publication!