In the winning tradition of the New York Times bestselling Baseball Prospectus comes the world's greatest guide to the NHL. The authors of Hockey Prospectus combine cutting-edge NHL statistical analysis and sharp wit to explain what happened last season, and look ahead to what you can expect in 2011-12 with the help of the exclusive VUKOTA projection system. Includes projections on teams and over 1000 players.

" Oligopoly, like international diplomacy, labor-management negotiations, and so on, is one of the speediest and most thrilling of sports. " Games Oligopolists Play features oligopolists playing at Canada's favourite game, along with pointed commentary from noted hockey analysts Brian Mulroney, Jean Chretien and Don Cherry. Handsomely designed and printed, Games Oligopolists Play consists of texts and images collected from economic textbooks and various books and articles on hockey that have been recombined, juxtaposed and ordered by the author in a completely subjective manner. Sharp and funny political/social satire for beginning and advanced fans alike. Treyf 25th Anniversary edition. "treyf, adj. Yiddish] - not kosher, unclean." Treyf Books by Rob Kovitz are unusual books of an indeterminate type, sort of story-picture montage-remix books for people who can t stomach any more schmaltzy "Chicken Soup for the Soul." Treyf Books are cooked up using texts and images compiled from various sources, usually obsessively related to one or more themes, and then recombined through a process of highly subjective editing, ordering and juxtaposition. " Strange and clever. - Globe & Mail" " Funny, but deep. - Umbrella" " Is this a new form of discourse in step with its multivalent, chaotic times, or just an excuse for intellectual laziness? Only the author knows for sure. - Canadian Architect"

A Shot Above The Rest - AJ Shot was among the best Mite hockey players in the State of Minnesota--until he quit playing hockey. Although AJ liked hockey more than anything in the world, he was forced to hang up his skates at the early age of 7 because his dad was always yelling at AJ and his teammates during and after games, forcing the coaches to dismiss AJ from the Minnesota Ice Bears hockey team. Despite trying out for other hockey teams close to home, AJ could not find a spot on another team. None of the other coaches or parents wanted AJ on their teams because they did not want to put up with his dad's antics. One year after AJ's mom and dad got a divorce, however, AJ eventually started playing house hockey at an ice-rink far enough away from his home town that no one had heard about his dad. Find out why AJ Shot began to play hockey again and how he eventually became a shot above the rest. Sports Doc Books Greg Hickman, the author of Sports Doc Books, received his doctorate degree at The Ohio State University in Human Development and Family Science. Sports Doc Books combines the author's experiences and interests in sports and child development. More specifically, Sports Doc Books take young readers along journeys into the world of sports and real life dilemmas that children often face in school, family, community, and peer relationships. Children from the ages of 7 and up will enjoy reading Sports Doc Books as they relate to their own experiences and their friends who have experienced such journeys. Not only will children learn to handle their problems but parents will enjoy discussing these books with their children.

For more than half a century, generations of hockey fans in northeast Iowa have given their allegiance to the Waterloo Black Hawks. Few realize that decades before the Black Hawks arrived, a long forgotten club captivated Waterloo during the late 1920's, playing in front of crowds even larger than those who come to the rink today and beating teams from Chicago, the Twin Cities, and Canada. Sponsored and administered by the Becker-Chapman American Legion Post, a contemporary newspaper report noted, " Hockey's] popularity eclipses any other winter sport...the game took such a foothold that the city would be lost without its regular hockey matches now." The Legion Team; Forgotten Hockey in Waterloo, 1927-1930, seeks to revive the memory of this overlooked era, detailing every game the Becker-Chapman squad played during four winters. However, beyond the wins, losses, and game details, the athletes who came to the Cedar Valley for the opportunity to play, their opponents, and Waterloo of that era, come to life.

"I was 14 when I lost my front teeth. The main thing was, we won the game. You hate to lose your teeth and the game too." Bill Barber Hockey Talk - Quotations About the Great Sport of Hockey, From The Players and Coaches Who Made It Great is a unique and inspired collection that includes over 350 quotations about every aspect of the great game of hockey-toughness, teamwork, scoring, goaltenders, the Stanley Cup and much, much more. And it includes quotations from and about legendary players like Lindsay, Gretzky, and Lemieux; legendary yappers like Cherry and Melrose; and legendary players and yappers like Brett Hull, Phil Esposito and Patrick Roy. It also addresses some interesting questions, like: - Who has been called "the best one-armed player in the game"? (hint: he's still playing) - Who did legendary Soviet coach Anatoli Tarasov consider to be the "greatest hockey player in the world"? (hint: he wasn't Russian) - Who was once called "a gap-toothed diabetic rink rat with the guts of 10 dozen burglars"? (hint: nowadaws he's a team executive) - And who was told at training camp that he should just go home because he would "never be a hockey player"? (Big hint: He goes by Mr. Hockey these days ... ) Hockey Talk - Quotations About the Great Sport of Hockey, From The Players and Coaches Who Made It Great also quotes some of the most exciting moments from the great voices of the game, the play-by-play broadcasters whose calls can still give us goosebumps, including names recognized across North America such as Danny Gallivan, Doc Emrick and Chris Cuthbert, as well as local legends like Rick Jeanneret, Al Shaver, and Mike Lange. You'll find all of this and so much more in Hockey Talk - Quotations About the Great Sport of Hockey, From The Players and Coaches Who Made It Great. "No game makes you think 'Oh this is good, this is good-Oh, this is bad, this is bad' as much as hockey." Justin Bourne

This years NHL Draft Black Book contains even more information than last years book which recieved rave reviews. Here are the basics: 2013 NHL Draft: Includes over 380 prospect profiles on players eligible for the 2013 NHL Draft. It includes 400 game reports which focus on, but are not limited to 2013 NHL Draft prospects. We even update a few drafted players in some reports. Reports include profiles on players from OHL, WHL, QMJHL, USHL, Europe, Prep, EJHL, OJHL and the BCHL. We include Top 210 prospect rankings. All 7 rounds are ranked. 2014 NHL Draft: Includes over 140 prospect profiles on players eligible for the 2014 NHL Draft plus top 30 2014 prospect rankings. 2015 NHL Draft: Includes over 90 prospect profiles on players eligble for the 2015 NHL Draft Some 2015's are included in our 350 plus game reports included in the book. 2016 NHL Draft: Includes 14 prospect profiles on players eligble for the 2016 NHL Draft A sample of what people are saying about HockeyProspect.com... "Mark Edwards and the group at Hockey Prospect has provided our team with an honest independent opinion on players for the OHL and Import Drafts. Hockey Prospect is a professional well informed group that provides a great service to our team. We recommend them to your organization." Chris Byrne GM & Head Coach Ottawa 67's Ontario Hockey League "I have known Mark Edwards for the past four years. In my previous role as Assistant General Manager & Assistant Coach with the London Knights and current role as Associate Coach with the Ottawa 67's, I have consulted with Mark and his staff at Hockey Prospect on a consistent basis. Mark has a unique ability to assess and project talent, is a tireless worker, and a very thorough scout. HockeyProspect.com provides a comprehensive web platform and draft book resources - that provide hockey professionals detailed, accurate, and timely scouting reports and information. Mark and his staff are extremely knowledgeable, passionate, friendly, and accessible." Misha Donskov Associate Coach Ottawa 67's Hockey Club Ontario Hockey League "The Hockey Prospect NHL Draft Black Book provides NHL executives and fans alike, with a comprehensive look at the top prospects for the NHL Draft. The HockeyProspect.com scouting staff are visible at rinks throughout the course of the entire hockey season around the world, giving subscribers confidence that Hockey Prospect scouting reports are reliable and accurate. The in-depth player profiles provide a great overview of the top prospects skills and abilities. If you want to be fully prepared for the NHL Draft then the Hockey Prospect NHL Draft Black Book is a must have." Michael Oke General Manager Peterborough Petes Ontario Hockey League "I highly value the opinion of HockeyProspect.com as an independent resource when preparing for both the OHL and Import Drafts. Mark Edwards and his team of scouts with Hockey Prospect are among the hardest working, most professional in the business. I am confident in recommending Hockey Prospect to your organization" Jacques Beaulieu General Manager and Head Coach Sarnia Sting Hockey Club "HockeyProspect.com is an elite web site as well as a very useful scouting tool offering in depth information and stories on prospects. Their staff is very knowledgeable, hard working and reliable." Bob Boughner President/Owner & Head Coach Windsor Spitfires Hockey Club Ontario Hockey League "We are impressed with Hockeyprospect.com and the extensive coverage they provided with the Storm and opponents in the OHL." Chris Hajt Assistant Coach/Assistant GM Guelph Storm Ontario Hockey League "Mark Edwards and the HockeyProspect.com staff do their homework. They put in the time to go to games, talk to players, coaches and NHL Scouts to get a well rounded picture of each athlete they profile." Rob Faulds Friday Night Hockey Sportsnet

The color edition of our 2011 NHL Draft Guide. New this year we have released a second version of our guide with full color photos. A black & white version is also available.

ABOUT THE BOOK: Dallas Stars goaltending coach Mike Valley and USA Hockey goaltending scout Justin Goldman have joined forces to co-author a comprehensive book dedicated to elevating and enhancing your mental game. Through the carefully constructed concept of the "Three Pillars of Elite Goaltending," readers will receive professional and exclusive insights from a handful of NHL goaltenders and goalie coaches on a multitude of performance-related topics. Whether you are just learning how to play the position or you're at the junior, college, or pro ranks, this book is a terrific guide to help you discover your own unique path to becoming an elite goaltender. Not only does this book offer enriching insights for goalies of all ages and skill levels, it also takes you deep into the mind of an NHL goaltender. By giving you a rare glimpse of how these elite goalies have overcome different emotional and mental obstacles in their careers, you will gain an edge on the competition when it comes to the toughest aspects of playing the position. Combined with special lessons from both authors, this book provides you with an opportunity to gain wisdom from true goalie masters. More than two years in the making, "The Power Within" includes 25 chapters of literature focused on topics never before covered in this manner. It is the ultimate companion in your path to developing the mental skills needed to perform at an elite level. NHL GOALTENDERS: The book includes exclusive and personal interviews with Pekka Rinne (Nashville Predators), Niklas Backstrom (Minnesota Wild), Marty Turco (Dallas Stars, Chicago Blackhawks, Boston Bruins), Tomas Vokoun (Nashville Predators, Florida Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins), Brian Elliott (St. Louis Blues), Richard Bachman (Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers), and Chris Mason (Winnipeg Jets). It also includes interviews with two master goalie coaches, Mitch Korn (Nashville Predators) and Erik Granqvist (Farjestad - Swedish Hockey League). A special thanks to all 10 elite goaltenders and goalie coaches for their willingness to participate in this book. TOPICS COVERED: With nearly 200 pages worth of content, you are sure to take away plenty of insights on the process of becoming an elite goaltender. Some of the topics include: Confidence, Discipline, Focus, Trusting the Process, Self-Visualization, Withdrawal, Meditation, Playing in the Moment, Pre-Game Routine, Playing Through Adversity, Balance, Egolessness, and much more. Whether you are a parent, coach, or a young goalie just learning how to stop the puck, you are sure to learn valuable lessons that will make you a more well-rounded and consistent performer.

For much of the nineteenth century European militarists had channeled their spirit and energy into sports in hopes of creating a training ground for warriors. This new concept and logic fed upon the ideas of racial purity and warrior cults. It was a belief system well in keeping with the imperialism of the times. In the 1890s this form of ideology and practice reached new levels as athletes began to compete under the banners of nations. Following WWI, and as a result of the worldwide growth and popularity of the Olympics, the game of ice hockey took on a more complex form as teams representing countries began to compete in international play. Cultural differences, political ideologies, and blind nationalism supplanted sportsmanship. Pride and emotion replaced reason. From North America to Nazi Germany, and on to the gates of Moscow, what were designed to be hockey games of goodwill became battles. The Great War was over; the longest undeclared war of nations was about to begin.

Hockey strength & conditioning expert David Pollitt takes the reader through the most comprehensive manual ever written on the subject of physical training for hockey. This fully illustrated reference provides both the theory and practical information for coaches, players, trainers and teams to make the most of dryland training.

Modern Goaltending Modern Game is the eagerly anticipated book by World Renowned Goaltending Coach Sean Moloney. Having Coached Goaltenders throughout the USA and Canada for almost 20 years, Coach Moloney's students are playing at all levels of Hockey throughout North America and Europe. Currently the Goaltending Coach at Washington & Jefferson College in PA and an instructor at World Pro Goaltending, the widely known elite Goaltending School form Calgary, Alberta. Modern Goaltending Modern Game is not just an in depth technical manual but is so much more. All the technical aspects of the position are of course covered, but the book goes far beyond that, providing on and off ice drills, covering the essential mental aspect of the position, offering advice for Head coaches on handling their Goaltenders properly, and even offering advice for the parent of the young Goaltender. In addition, MGMG offers EXCLUSIVE interviews with some of today's top young Goaltenders, and several of today's best Goaltending Coaches as well. The definitive guide to the position in 2013 and beyond, MGMG is written in a very conversational, enjoyable prose that will benefit and be an enjoyable read and be an invaluable companion for anyone who enjoys, plays, or coaches the game and the position.

A behind the scenes look at what goes on in hockey tryouts, and why some make it and most don't. A tell all book, how tryouts really work and how you can beat the odds. Now you can play the game and make the cut. The book explains the minor hockey tryout system in Canada. The book also includes a special full chapter on minor hockey tryouts in Toronto's GTHL. As well, the book includes how the junior systems work in Canada and the United States of America as well as the North American minor pro tryout system. Making The Cut is for parents and players from tyke to junior to pro. This book guides you step by step through the tryout systems, allowing you to better understand how it works and how you can best use it to your advantage. The book also includes what scouts and GM's want to see in a resume, and how best to approach them for tryout. As a exclusive bonus, the book gives our readers access to the 'Wide World of hockey' contact list which gives the contact information for every known league, team, manager and coach in the world.

A common, and oddly accepted, lament heard at field hockey games goes something like this, "I've been watching field hockey for 10 years and I still don't understand what's going on." Field hockey just isn't THAT complicated and this book will help you better understand the game whether you're a player, coach, fan, reporter or umpire. A precursor to this book, called How to Umpire Field Hockey, was released in 2001. The book is updated annually as required by rule changes by the FIH, NCAA, and NFHS.

We introduce Prospects for the 2011 NHL Draft. Get to know some of the players who will be selected at the 2011 NHL Draft in Minnesota.

The 2013 NHL Draft Guide 170 Players for the 2013 NHL Draft are included and we also include 20 players for the 2014 NHL Draft We also rank all 7 rounds for the 2013 NHL Draft.