The Love of Hockey

by Publications International

The Love of Hockey is a fast-paced skate through the thrilling, wild history of hockey—from Maurice "Rocket" Richard's explosive streak in the 1940s and 1950s to the U.S. hockey team's "Miracle on Ice" at the 1980 Olympic games to the Stanley Cup parades of the 21st century. Marvel at the artistry of Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby, the heavyweight brawl between Tahir "Tie" Domi and Bob Probert, and the outrageous exploits of enthusiastic fans.Designed for the browser, this book is packed with fascinating hockey lore. You'll enjoy a treasure trove anecdotesHundreds of vintage and contemporary photosHilarious and poignant quotes from legendary players and coaches Entertaining and challenging quizzesInteresting statsSurprising triviaWhether you are a longtime die-hard hockey fan or you are new to the game, The Love of Hockey is your center-ice seat for the whistling

Genres: Sports

320 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2008

About the author

Publications International, Ltd. (PIL) is a leading North American publisher, producing hundreds of new titles each year and printing millions of books annually. CEO Louis Weber founded the company in 1967 with a mission to provide high-quality, high-value products for consumers worldwide.

PIL publishes books in many categories, including the popular Brain Games® series of puzzle, sticker and coloring books, in addition to cookbooks, children’s books, craft, reference and much more.

PIL's bestselling Brain Games® product line features a wide array of puzzle books, including standards such as word searches, crosswords, sudokus, codewords, and cryptograms, as well as variety puzzle books themed around crime, Christmas, summer, celebrities, and more.

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Reviews

[Karl H · Rating 1 out of 5]

I'm going, to be honest. You are a die-hard ice hockey fan. I don't recommend this book.

[Teebz Hbic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of The Love of Hockey can be found on Hockey Blog In Canada.