Take the challenge and see how you do when you tackle the hundreds of questions in this book about the facts, stats, stories and sheer trivia about the game of hockey.

From pucks to sticks to teams to players, everything about hockey had to start somewhere. This book lets you in on the history behind the more quirky aspects of Canada's favourite pastime.

Featuring the insights, strategies, and experiences of the sport's top coaches, The Hockey Coaching Bible sets a new standard for those who teach the game, develop the players, and dominate the ice. Whether head coach or assistant, at the youth level or professional, you will find a wealth of information to improve performance and strengthen your program. You'll go inside the game with 16 of hockey's most respected teachers: * Joe Bertagna * Bill Cleary * Tom Anastos * Guy Gadowsky * Mike Schafer * Marty Palma * Hal Tearse * Mike Cavanaugh * Jack Parker * Rick Comley * Mark Dennehy * Ben Smith * E.J. McGuire * George Gwozdecky * Nate Leaman * Mike Eaves Every facet of coaching is covered. The book features the most effective drills for developing players at each position and in-game strategies for various game situations, including offensive, defensive, and neutral-zone play and power plays and penalty kills. In addition to on-ice Xs and Os, you'll find sage advice for building a program from the ground up, furthering your professional development as a coach, and gaining community and parental support for projecting a positive image and earning the respect of your players and supporters. Never has there been a more comprehensive coaching resource on the game. With The Hockey Coaching Bible, you'll build your program into a powerhouse.