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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Winter sports > Ice hockey

Ice Warriors - The Pacific Coast/Western Hockey League 1948-1974 (Paperback): Jon C. Stott Ice Warriors - The Pacific Coast/Western Hockey League 1948-1974 (Paperback)
Jon C. Stott
R318 R262 Discovery Miles 2 620 Save R56 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Ice Warriors tells the story of the Western Hockey League (known as the Pacific Coast Hockey League before 1952), a determined, ambitious league that at its height aspired to establish itself as a second major league, a western counterpart to the eastern NHL. Between 1948 and 1974, more than 2,500 minor-league professional hockey players skated for the 23 teams that made up the Western Hockey League. A small percentage of these players went on to enjoy substantial careers in the National Hockey League; others were former NHLers who chose to end their pro careers in the minors. Most of them, however, were minor-league "lifers" who played many seasons in the WHL and other minor pro leagues. This book traces the league's origins, rise and fall. The author analyses off-ice influences on the WHL's development and portrays the on-ice highlights of each season, including interviews with players, coaches and fans, and statistical records and pictures from the era. The league's aspirations ended with the expansion of the NHL, and after the 1973-74 season the WHL ceased operations. In its 26-year-run, however, it provided winter sports entertainment for countless appreciative hockey fans west of the Mississippi.

Red Wing Nation - Detroit’s Greatest Players Talk About Red Wings Hockey (Paperback): Kevin Allen, Art Regner Red Wing Nation - Detroit’s Greatest Players Talk About Red Wings Hockey (Paperback)
Kevin Allen, Art Regner; Foreword by Steve Yzerman
R516 R462 Discovery Miles 4 620 Save R54 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

An oral history of the Detroit Red Wings, one of the most popular franchises in the NHL   The most outstanding voices of the Detroit Red Wings hockey tradition come together in this decade-by-decade collection of more than 40 stories. Wings fans will relish the intimate stories told by Steve Yzerman, Niklas Lindstrom, Ted Lindsay, and other figures they have come to cherish. One phrase, one season, or one particular game cannot capture the spirit of the Red Wings; instead, the players and managers who made the magic happen over the decades blend their experiences to capture the true essence of their beloved team.

Hockey Night in Dixie - Minor Pro Hockey in the American South (Paperback, Illustrated Ed): Jon C. Stott Hockey Night in Dixie - Minor Pro Hockey in the American South (Paperback, Illustrated Ed)
Jon C. Stott
R307 R250 Discovery Miles 2 500 Save R57 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

During the 1980s, the geography of minor-league professional hockey changed radically, moving from its roots in the Canadian Maritime provinces, New England and the Midwestern states into the American south. In addition to cities like Dallas, Charlotte, Norfolk and Oklahoma City, which had long traditions of minor-league hockey, unlikely places such as Biloxi, Baton Rouge, Little Rock and Augusta hosted teams. Over an 18-year period, minor-league hockey was played in 72 different southern cities, and at one point there were more minor-league teams in Texas than in all of Canada, making Texas the place where many players learned their hockey skills. "Hockey Night in Dixie" examines this phenomenon with an historical overview of the period, including interviews with people involved in the founding and early years of each of the 13 leagues. There are also in-depth portraits of four teams, one from each of the four lower minor leagues that played during the 2005-06 season. These portraits feature interviews with owners, coaches, players, officials, fans and reporters. Amply illustrated with photographs, "Hockey Night in Dixie" paints a vivid picture of this extraordinary development in minor-league sports.

Canadian Hockey Box Set - Includes Greatest Moments in Canadian Hockey, Canadian Hockey Record Breakers, Weird Facts about... Canadian Hockey Box Set - Includes Greatest Moments in Canadian Hockey, Canadian Hockey Record Breakers, Weird Facts about Canadian Hockey (Multiple copy pack)
J. Alexander Poulton, Peter Boer
R709 R580 Discovery Miles 5 800 Save R129 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Baffled Parent's Guide to Coaching Youth Hockey (Paperback, Ed): Bruce Driver, Clare Wharton The Baffled Parent's Guide to Coaching Youth Hockey (Paperback, Ed)
Bruce Driver, Clare Wharton
R525 R443 Discovery Miles 4 430 Save R82 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"This is a great book that touches on the most important parts of the game: sportsmanship, discipline, and most importantly, fun.Larry Robinson, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, six-time Stanley Cup Champion.

"Coach." You thought you were just going to sign up your child for the youth league, but when no one else stepped forward, you volunteered to coach the team. But you can't tell a flip pass from a slap shot or an angle check from a hip check! Don't panic"Coaching Youth Hockey" is here to help..

From your first team meeting to the season-ending pizza party, "Coaching Youth Hockey" will get you started and keep you going. You'll learn how to teach the fundamental skills of passing, stickhandling, shooting, and checking. You'll even learn to develop your own coaching styleone that works best for you and your players. Before you know it, you'll be coaching players who are moving, motivated, and most of all, having fun.. . Survive your first practice and first game. Match drills to ability. Make practices safe, fun, and rewarding. Improve your players and your team. Reach "all" your players. Be the coach you never had. .

"A must-read book that provides guidelines for both parents and coaches in their relationships with young athletes."Lou Lamoriello, CEO, president, and general manager, New Jersey Devils.

"Just what hockey needs! Everything you may encounter with young players can be answered in the pages of this extremely well-written book."Tom McVie, forty-nine years in pro hockey as a player, coach, and scout.

"I was totally confused about instructing my sons when they played hockey. This book would have prevented me from ever having been baffled."Stan Fischler,"The Hockey Maven," NHL analyst for MSG SportsDesk, and author of "Fischler's Illustrated History of Hockey,"

"Bruce Driver's success as a player came from being a student of the game. He has applied his knowledge of hockey to this coaching guide in an extremely thorough way. A must-read for all youth coaches."Grant Standbrook, head recruiter and assistant coach, Maine Black Bears; former head coach, Dartmouth College.

Bruce Driver played for the New Jersey Devils for eleven seasons, winning the Stanley Cup in 1995. He spent his last three years in the NHL with the New York Rangers. He has coached high school and youth hockey since 1999..

Clare Wharton

The NHL's Mistake by the Lake - A History of the Cleveland Barons (Paperback): Gary Webster The NHL's Mistake by the Lake - A History of the Cleveland Barons (Paperback)
Gary Webster
R1,038 Discovery Miles 10 380 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Cleveland Barons should never have existed. Born when the National Hockey League's California Golden Seals-another team that should never have existed-were transplanted to Cleveland in 1976 and greeted with apathy by the dwindling number of hockey fans in northeastern Ohio, the Barons were an embarrassment to the city and to the NHL. The only thing the team had going for them was the state-of-the-art arena they played in, which was all but empty for nearly every game they played. This book chronicles the Barons' two regrettable seasons-a case study in what happens when an ill-conceived professional sports team created in an expansion splurge is moved, in an effort to save it, to a city that doesn't really want it.

Hockey's Wildest Season - The Changing of the Guard in the NHL, 1969-1970 (Paperback): John G. Robertson Hockey's Wildest Season - The Changing of the Guard in the NHL, 1969-1970 (Paperback)
John G. Robertson
R1,006 R906 Discovery Miles 9 060 Save R100 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The 1969-70 season marked a turning point in the history of the National Hockey League. The season began with a near fatality and it culminated on a steamy Sunday afternoon in Boston with one of the NHL's most iconic moments. In the interim, the 12 NHL clubs staged thrilling and memorable playoff races that were not decided until the final regular-season games were played. The three traditional powerhouse teams from the Original Six era faltered while former underdog clubs began to vie for top honors. Along the way, Boston's Bobby Orr made history by becoming the first defenseman to win the NHL scoring title, three aging veterans in Detroit combined to form the most effective forward line in hockey, and a rookie goalie, Tony Esposito, lifted the Chicago Black Hawks from the basement to a divisional championship. Told here are the numerous other wonderful, strange, and captivating incidents that made the fun, fascinating, and free-wheeling 53rd NHL season one for the ages.

Pain Killer - A Memoir of Big League Addiction (Hardcover): Brantt Myhres Pain Killer - A Memoir of Big League Addiction (Hardcover)
Brantt Myhres
R732 R596 Discovery Miles 5 960 Save R136 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Pro Sports in 1993 - A Signature Season in Football, Basketball, Hockey and Baseball (Paperback): David Ostrowsky Pro Sports in 1993 - A Signature Season in Football, Basketball, Hockey and Baseball (Paperback)
David Ostrowsky
R1,132 R904 Discovery Miles 9 040 Save R228 (20%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

America and Canada both saw historic sports milestones in 1993. While the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bulls reigned supreme, the Toronto Blue Jays won a second consecutive World Series on a walk-off homer, and the Montreal Canadiens emerged as the last Canadian team to win a Stanley Cup. While stars like Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky and Joe Montana overcame physical and emotional challenges to make history, teams were performing unprecedented feats, from the Buffalo Bills' unrivaled comeback on Wild Card Weekend to the Baltimore Orioles' unveiling of their transformative ballpark design during All-Star Week. Drawing on original interviews with dozens of former players and coaches, this book revisits an exceptional sports year for fans across North America, with memorable stories involving some of the most iconic sports figures of the 1990s.

The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks - The Men and Moments that Made the Chicago Blackhawks (Paperback): Jay Zawaski The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks - The Men and Moments that Made the Chicago Blackhawks (Paperback)
Jay Zawaski; Foreword by Dave Bolland
R432 R355 Discovery Miles 3 550 Save R77 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Longtime radio analyst Jay Zawaski explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brings to life the iconic franchise’s remarkable story, including greats like Toews, Kane, Mikita, Chelios and more.

Professional Hockey in Philadelphia - A History (Paperback): Alan Bass Professional Hockey in Philadelphia - A History (Paperback)
Alan Bass
R1,002 R902 Discovery Miles 9 020 Save R100 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Philadelphia has been a hockey town since 1897. Before and even during the Philadelphia Flyers' tenure, other teams-the Ramblers, the Quakers and the Firebirds, among others-called the city home, for better or for worse. The first of its kind, this comprehensive history covers the teams and players that graced the ice from the turn of the 20th century through the 2009 demise of the Philadelphia Phantoms. Offering something for every Philly hockey fan, the author tells the stories of the 10 pro teams that played the world's fastest game in the City of Brotherly Love.

Journeyman - The Story of NHL Right Winger Jamie Leach (Paperback): Anna Rosner Journeyman - The Story of NHL Right Winger Jamie Leach (Paperback)
Anna Rosner
R286 Discovery Miles 2 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Journeyman is a first-person biography of Ojibwe rightwinger Jamie Leach, son of the legendary NHL superstar Reggie Leach. Follow the fascinating hockey trajectory from his childhood years watching his father play for the Philadelphia Flyers, to Jamie’s first goal in the NHL.Journeyman touches on Jamie’s summers on Lake Winnipeg, the World Junior Hockey Championships, his life in the minor leagues, and his eventual draft into the NHL as a Pittsburgh Penguin. Discover how some of hockey’s biggeststars such as Bobby Clarke, Jaromir Jagr, and Mario Lemieux influenced Jamie’s life.Written in close consultation with Jamie and his mother, readers will learn about the struggles Jamie conquered, including his father’s alcoholism and his own crippling self-doubt.A story of determination, heartbreak and perseverance.

Eddie Olczyk - Beating the Odds in Hockey and in Life (Hardcover): Eddie Olczyk, Perry Lefko Eddie Olczyk - Beating the Odds in Hockey and in Life (Hardcover)
Eddie Olczyk, Perry Lefko
R757 Discovery Miles 7 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
If These Walls Could Talk: San Jose Sharks - Stories from the San Jose Sharks Ice, Locker Room, and Press Box (Paperback): Dan... If These Walls Could Talk: San Jose Sharks - Stories from the San Jose Sharks Ice, Locker Room, and Press Box (Paperback)
Dan Rusanowsky, Ross McKeon; Foreword by Joe Pavelski
R553 R406 Discovery Miles 4 060 Save R147 (27%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
100 Things Capitals Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die - Stanley Cup Edition (Paperback, Stanley Cup ed.): Ben Raby 100 Things Capitals Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die - Stanley Cup Edition (Paperback, Stanley Cup ed.)
Ben Raby; Foreword by Craig Laughlin
R479 R406 Discovery Miles 4 060 Save R73 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Washington Capitals fans will forever remember the moment the Caps clinched the 2018 Stanley Cup. But only real fans know the full history of the "Save the Caps" campaign or have rocked the red in enemy territory. 100 Things Capitals Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans. Whether you were loyal through the early dark days of the franchise, or whether you're a more recent supporter of Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom, these are the 100 things fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Experienced sportswriter Ben Raby has collected every essential piece of Caps knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom.

J.R. - My Life as the Most Outspoken, Fearless, and Hard-Hitting Man in Hockey (Paperback): Jeremy Roenick, Kevin Allen J.R. - My Life as the Most Outspoken, Fearless, and Hard-Hitting Man in Hockey (Paperback)
Jeremy Roenick, Kevin Allen
R568 R484 Discovery Miles 4 840 Save R84 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Jeremy Roenick, one of the premier hockey players of his generation and one of the greatest American stars the NHL has ever known, shares his life story in this frank and unflinching autobiography. After making his debut as an 18-year-old with the Chicago Blackhawks, Roenick thrilled fans with his flashy style, take-no-prisoners approach, and jaw-dropping skills. A native of Boston, Roenick went on to play for four more franchises--including the Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings--during his incredible 18-season career. By the time he was through, Roenick had racked up 513 goals--the second most of any American-born player--and 703 assists. Now a tells-it-like-it-is commentator for NBC and the NHL, Roenick takes readers on a behind-the-scenes, warts-and-all tour through his illustrious career, both on and off the ice.

Fighting in Hockey (Paperback): J. Alexander Poulton Fighting in Hockey (Paperback)
J. Alexander Poulton
R479 R398 Discovery Miles 3 980 Save R81 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Fighting has been a feature of hockey since the earliest days of the sport. The long standing debate as to whether fighting should be permitted by players during a game continues to this day. Professional hockey club owners and many fans want to keep fighting in the game for its excitement and drama__hockey as a gladiator sport.

Emotions tend to flare onthe subject. Poulton attemps to provide a balanced perspective on the role that fighting plays

in the North American game of hockey, examining its history and its role in modern popular culture.

Gabby - Confessions of a Hockey Lifer (Paperback): Bruce Boudreau, Tim Leone Gabby - Confessions of a Hockey Lifer (Paperback)
Bruce Boudreau, Tim Leone
R539 R452 Discovery Miles 4 520 Save R87 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Bruce Boudreau is living a hockey Cinderella story. After more than three decades in the minor leagues as a player and coach, he was promoted to head coach of the Washington Capitals in 2007. Boudreau revived the Caps, written off as dead, to a division championship and received the Jack Adams award as the National Hockey League s Coach of the Year in June 2008.His story is an entertaining odyssey of triumph, disappointment, and perseverance, stretching from Toronto to Washington. As a pro rookie, Boudreau had a cameo appearance in "Slap Shot" with star Paul Newman. Today Boudreau coaches superstar Alexander Ovechkin and a young Washington club poised to become an elite NHL team vying for the Stanley Cup.Boudreau stole the limelight at the 2008 NHL Awards Show with his self-deprecating and folksy manner, which has made him a popular personality at every stop he s made. Hockey fans know there s only one Boudreau.

Of Myths and Sticks - Hockey Facts, Fictions and Coincidences (Paperback): Kevin Gibson Of Myths and Sticks - Hockey Facts, Fictions and Coincidences (Paperback)
Kevin Gibson; Foreword by Stan Fischler
R506 R415 Discovery Miles 4 150 Save R91 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

As engaging as the great game itself, the stories behind the National Hockey League are entertaining, fascinating and, at times, unbelievable. Faux facts emerge from urban legends, conspiracy theories and coincidences, leaving sports fans to debate truth and fiction in the world of hockey trivia. Few are better qualified to both debunk falsehoods and nail down amazing facts than TSN stats archaeologist Kevin Gibson, whose book Of Myths and Sticks blows the whistle on all hockey matters from the mainstream to the obscure. What was the date of the first NHL game? Who scored the first goal and which team won? Did Gordie Howe ever actually have a Gordie Howe hat trick? Gibson offers definitive answers to these fundamental questions, but also contributes fascinating background nobody else thought to ask about, such as game-time weather, contract disputes and the flu epidemic that claimed the lives of two players and cancelled the 1919 Stanley Cup Final. Gibson scores laughs with true facts from between the posts, noting that legendary Canadiens goalie Georges Vezina sired 24 children ("he was known for saves on the ice and scoring off"), and that the Quebec Bulldogs' shameful record of 4--20 may have been due, in part, to the worst nickname ever for a goaltender ("Holes"). The myth of the Original Six is down-sized to the Original One, as Gibson points out that the Montreal Canadiens is the only team to have been around at the start of the NHL and to have retained their original team name. Other highlights include hall-of-famers, hall-of-shamers and an extensive "On This Date" chapter that highlights 366 trivia-worthy moments from 95 years of hockey history. Combining extensive research, humor and keen curiosity, Of Myths and Sticks is hockey's version of MythBusters--what's true, what's not, and how can we make finding out almost as entertaining as watching the game.

Jaakiekkoharjoituksia Lapsille (Finnish, Paperback): Jukka Aro Jaakiekkoharjoituksia Lapsille (Finnish, Paperback)
Jukka Aro
R642 Discovery Miles 6 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The California Golden Seals - A Tale of White Skates, Red Ink, and One of the NHL's Most Outlandish Teams (Hardcover):... The California Golden Seals - A Tale of White Skates, Red Ink, and One of the NHL's Most Outlandish Teams (Hardcover)
Steve Currier
R1,058 R861 Discovery Miles 8 610 Save R197 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Hockey has had its share of bizarre tales over the years, but none compares to the fascinating story of the California Golden Seals, a team that remains the benchmark for how not to run a sports franchise. From 1967 to 1978, a revolving door of players, apathetic owners, and ridiculous marketing decisions turned the Seals, originally based in Oakland, into hockey's traveling circus. The team lost tons of money and games, cheated death more often than Evel Knievel, and left behind a long trail of broken dreams. Live seals were used as mascots, players wore skates that were painted white on an almost-daily basis, and draft picks were dealt away nonchalantly like cards at a poker game. One general manager was hauled in for questioning by mysterious men because he'd mismanaged a player contract, while one of the team's goaltenders regularly spat tobacco juice at the feet of referees. The California Golden Seals examines the franchise's entire mismanaged-but always interesting-history, from its ballyhooed beginnings as a minor-league champion in the 1960s to its steep slide into oblivion in the late 1970s after moving to Cleveland. Through a comprehensive season-by-season narrative and a section of definitive statistics, Currier brings to life the Seals' entire history with lighthearted anecdotes, personal interviews, and statistics about hockey's most infamous losing team.

Hockey: Canada's National Game - Canada's National Game (Paperback): Linda Hall, Diane Webber Hockey: Canada's National Game - Canada's National Game (Paperback)
Linda Hall, Diane Webber
R469 Discovery Miles 4 690 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
100 Things Red Wings Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (Paperback): Kevin Allen, Bob Duff 100 Things Red Wings Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (Paperback)
Kevin Allen, Bob Duff; Foreword by Darren McCarty
R484 R412 Discovery Miles 4 120 Save R72 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

More than just an overview of highlights of a young Steve Yzerman or a remembrance of the team's epic battles with the Colorado Avalanche in the 1990s, this complete guide to the Detroit Red Wings is a collection of every essential piece of Red Wings knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist. From knowing why throwing an octopus onto the ice is a good thing, naming every player who has seen his number retired, or knowing the best place to grab a bite in Detroit before the game, "100 Things Red Wings Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die" is the ultimate resource for true fans of the Detroit Red Wings.

Hockey Moms Aren't Crazy! - ...Well, Maybe Just a Little Bit (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Jody M. Anderson Hockey Moms Aren't Crazy! - ...Well, Maybe Just a Little Bit (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Jody M. Anderson; Illustrated by Phil Juliano
R254 Discovery Miles 2 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Give your mother the perfect gift: this humorous tribute to Hockey Moms everywhere with funny illustrations, jokes, and true stories. Hockey Moms... if we can't laugh at ourselves, who can we laugh at? (Besides Soccer Moms!) Author Jody M. Anderson is a passionate mom and an avid hockey fan, and this funny book pays tribute to Hockey Moms everywhere with hilarious illustrations and lively jokes. It even includes short funny stories from Hockey Moms and hockey greats-like Mike Eruzione, captain of the "Miracle on Ice" 1980 Winter Olympics national team! You'll appreciate the book's humorous perspective on everything from early mornings to travel to playing time-and let's not forget the second mortgage you'll need to pay for it all! Get a list of acceptable pet names. Find out how a ferret accidentally ended up in a team's locker room. Hear from a Hockey Mom whose son won a Stanley Cup! Inside you'll find rib-tickling jokes riotous illustrations real-live stories Finally, there's a hockey book that gives us the credit we deserve! (Well, okay, our kids deserve a little credit, too.)

Valmiit Jaakiekkoharjoitukset - Nuorille Pelaajille (Finnish, Paperback): Jukka Aro Valmiit Jaakiekkoharjoitukset - Nuorille Pelaajille (Finnish, Paperback)
Jukka Aro
R760 Discovery Miles 7 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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