Ice Hocky Made Simple: A Spectator's Guide

by Dave Ominsky, P.J. Harari

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 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.

Genres: Sports, Hockey, Nonfiction

125 pages, Paperback

First published October 28, 1994

Reviews

[bookreader · Rating 3 out of 5]

Explains hockey in simple terms.

[Sandy Rechtsteiner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unfortunately this book is out of date but very descriptive on everything hockey. I think it would be great for a beginner or some one that wanted to know more about the game.

[Jo * Smut-Dickted * · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very nice concise hockey primer. Would make a good reference for an older kid or for any fan of the sport. Clear explanations provide condensed info that is readily accessible to anyone. It needs another run through for me (for non fiction I often have to read multiple times). I also have and, to me, this little book is actually as good if not better. HFD is larger and the text is laid out in such a way (as are all dummy books) that it is actually much less texty than it appears. Ice Hockey Made Simple really is just that - simplified but thorough coverage. Highly recommended!

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

i learned a lot about hockey. that's all you can ask from this book, right?

[Bryan Thomas Schmidt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for sports simpletons like me to help you understand the basics of the game and some of the nuances too. Includes info on some famous players as well. Very helpful.

[Dee · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit outdated, I already knew that some of the rules had been changed. It helps one to understand better the players and other schematics of the game

[Jonathanrb · Rating 4 out of 5]

A joy for the brand-new hockey enthusiast; this book took me from puzzled spectator to serious fan.
The guide to the officials' hand signals was most helpful.