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Book

How hockey works

Call Number

  • J 796.962 THOM (OSH)

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Publication Information

Toronto, Ont. : Maple Tree Press ; Berkeley, Calif. : Distributed in the U.S. by Publishers Group West, 2006, c2002.

Physical Description

64 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 x 26 cm.

Summary

Explains the basics of hockey, from the physical characteristics of ice to the rules and regulations of the game, and includes biographies of great players and the equipment needed for play.

Notes

Includes index.

Reprint. Originally published: 2002.

Contents

  • How does hockey work?
  • Legends of the game: Night the puck was born
  • Playing on thin ice
  • Legends of the game: It's raining rats and rats
  • Great skate, fast player
  • Legends of the game: How dull blades turned into a sharp edge
  • That's the way the puck bounces
  • Legends of the game: When the puck came unglued
  • Tricky sticky science
  • Legends of the game: When sticks made the puck go bananas
  • Gear
  • Legends of the game: Man behind the mask
  • Complete athlete
  • Legends of the game: Greatest one of all
  • Science of explosive moves
  • Legends of the game: Ultimate hit man
  • Shooter vs. goalie
  • Legends of the game: Sharp shooter stopped cold
  • Rules and regs
  • Hockey talk
  • Index.

Subjects

Added Authors

Greg Hall