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  • Local Heroes: A History of the Western Hockey

    Harbour Publishing Local Heroes: A History of the Western Hockey

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  • Gordie: A Hockey Legend

    Greystone Books,Canada Gordie: A Hockey Legend

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    Book SynopsisBefore Gretzky, before Russians played in the National Hockey League, before multimillion-dollar salaries, there was Gordie Howe: the greatest star ever to play hockey. This richly illustrated, thoroughly researched and completely unauthorized biography--the only full-length biography to cover Howe's entire playing career--takes readers behind the sports icon to reveal a man who remains immensely popular with young and old. The Howe legend begins on the frozen sloughs of Saskatchewan, where a painfully shy boy from a poverty-ridden family discovered his one advantage in life: major athletic talent. Signed by the Detroit Red Wings at 16, Howe joined celebrated teammates Sid Abel, Ted Lindsay, Terry Sawchuk and Red Kelly to forge a team that dominated the NHL as only the Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers have since. Six-time leading scorer, six-time Hart Trophy winner as the most valuable player, Howe surpassed Rocket Richard's NHL goals record to reach an amazing total of 801, unmatched for years until finally Gretzky caught up to his mentor and idol.

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  • ARENA: The Art of Hockey

    Art Gallery of Nova Scotia ARENA: The Art of Hockey

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    Book SynopsisFrom creativity to imagination and the pursuit of excellence, ARENA: The Art of Hockey both illustrates the art of the game and examines larger ideas and issues in contemporary culture by using hockey as a framework.

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    £16.99

  • Hockey Learn to Play the Modern Way Sports Illustrated Winners Circle Books

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  • The Chicago Tribune Book of the Chicago

    Surrey Books,U.S. The Chicago Tribune Book of the Chicago

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    Book SynopsisThe Chicago Blackhawks, one of the NHL’s “Original Six,” have been building their storied legacy for decades. Since their founding in 1926, the Hawks have won six Stanley Cup championships and produced dozens of standout stars, from Hall of Fame goaltender Mike Karakas in the ’30s to Bobby “The Golden Jet” Hull in the ’60s to current team captain Jonathan Toews. And the Chicago Tribune, the team’s hometown newspaper, has been covering it all from the very beginning.Published to coincide with the start of the 2017–18 season, The Chicago Tribune Book of the Chicago Blackhawks is a decade-by-decade look at the city’s 21st-century sports dynasty. Curated by the Chicago Tribune sports department, this book documents every era in the team’s history, from the 1920s to the present day, through the newspaper’s original reporting, in-depth analysis, comprehensive timelines, and archival photos. Each chapter includes profiles on key coaches and players, highlighting the top players from each decade as well as every Stanley Cup championship. Bonus “overtime” material—stats and facts on championships, Hall of Famers, memorable trades, and more—provides a blow-by-blow look at all 90 years of the franchise’s history.

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  • Backyard Ice Rink: A Step-by-Step Guide for

    WW Norton & Co Backyard Ice Rink: A Step-by-Step Guide for

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    Book SynopsisDriven in large part by the popularity of the NHL’s Winter Classic, outdoor hockey is enjoying an unprecedented revival. For a sport that began under the open sky, a backyard rink allows for a return to the origins of the game and can provide a memorable neighborhood gathering place and a place for players to train without the expense of indoor ice rental. In Backyard Ice Rink, blogger and professional rink builder Joe Proulx guides you through every step of building your own backyard ice skating rink. From the simplest wooden frame to elaborate tall-board rinks, from measuring the slope in your yard to constructing your frame using parts found at your local hardware store, Proulx makes the project easy to tackle. In addition to the four easy-to-follow photo-intensive rink plans, Proulx also covers ice maintenance, building your own bench and goals, teardown, and storage through the summer months.

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    £12.99

  • Miracles, Shockers, and Long Shots: The Greatest

    Taylor Trade Publishing Miracles, Shockers, and Long Shots: The Greatest

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    Book SynopsisFrom fond memory or through the film Miracle, most Americans know about the stunning upset of the Soviet Union by the underdog U.S.A hockey team at the 1980 Olympics—engagingly retold in this book—but after this most unlikely of achievements, what do the authors consider to be the top twenty sports upsets of all time? Their answers in this entertaining volume will surprise some, perhaps appear obvious to others, but will no doubt prove to be fodder for bar-room arguments and spirited debate over sports talk radio. Ranking the miracle at Lake Placid in 1980 as the hands-down, undisputed greatest sports upset ever, the authors go on to describe nineteen others whose ranking may prove to be more controversial. Which team was the most improbable World Series winner—the 1969 New York Mets or the 1914 Boston Braves? What was the sport of boxing’s greatest upset—Buster Douglas over Mike Tyson in Tokyo in 1990, or Cassius Clay (Mohammad Ali) over Sonny Liston in 1964? How surprising was Billy Mills’ 1964 Olympic marathon win? Or seventeen-year-old Michael Chang’s triumph at the French Open in 1989? The authors make their case for each of these “miracles, shockers, and upsets” in convincing style, and also include sidebars on upsets that didn’t “make the cut” but still qualify as compelling stories, such as “Cinderella Man” James Braddock and the 1950 World Cup shocker that was the subject of the film “The Greatest Game Ever Played.”Trade ReviewThe chapters are thorough, well-written and entertaining time capsules of some of sports' most unexpected moments. -- Bob D'Angelo * Tampa Tribune *

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  • Counsel in the Crease: A Big League Player in the

    Prometheus Books Counsel in the Crease: A Big League Player in the

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    Book SynopsisIn his diverse, exciting, and very active forty-five-year legal career, spent mainly in the world of professional sports, attorney Robert O Swados has worn many hats - owner, league executive, counsel, and franchise builder. In this wide-ranging and good-humoured memoir, Swados offers many behind-the-scenes insights into the players, coaches, executives, and owners who have created today's sports entertainment industry. Swados describes his early involvement in professional sports through his efforts in the 1960s to bring a Major League Baseball franchise to his hometown of Buffalo, NY. The deal was so close that a "New York Daily" News headline erroneously announced that new franchises would go to San Diego and Buffalo. But things really got interesting when in 1969 Swados helped Seymour Knox III and Northrup Knox to establish the Buffalo Sabres. Thus began an exciting thirty-year journey through the ups and downs of the National Hockey League. As part owner, vice chairman, and counsel of the Sabres, Swados has had many opportunities to 'score from the crease', and sometimes the action behind the scenes is just as rough and tumble as that on the ice. He tells many fascinating tales about his dealings with winning coaches including Scotty Bowman, with General Managers Punch Imlach and John Muckler, with owner John McMullen, and with commissioners John Ziegler and Gary Bettman, among others. He also talks frankly about the impact of Adelphia's bankruptcy on the fate of the Sabres and about the obsessions and frustrations of the 2004 NHL lockout. Perhaps no one in professional sports has had such an engaging and productive view. For hockey fans in the US and Canada, especially Buffalo Sabres fans, and anyone interested in the business of bigtime sports, Robert Swados's entertaining and informative story is a must-read.

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  • Minnesota North Stars

    Adventure Publications, Incorporated Minnesota North Stars

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    Book SynopsisAfter the 1992-1993 season, the Minnesota North Stars were moved to Dallas; 26 years of hockey were erased. Now that legacy is restored. Through vintage photos, team stats and the storytelling of Lou Nanne, this book captures the team's rich history.

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  • They Don't Play Hockey in Heaven: A Dream, A

    Rowman & Littlefield They Don't Play Hockey in Heaven: A Dream, A

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    Book SynopsisKen Baker wanted nothing more than to play ice hockey with the pros-until a brain tumor cut his dreams short while in college. After surgery and several years of rehab, Baker, who in high school was a top prospect for the U.S. Olympic team, put his successful journalism career on hold to attempt the seemingly impossible: a comeback. He moved away from his family to become the third-string goalie for the Bakersfield Condors, an AA-level minor-league team in the dusty oil town of Bakersfield, California. At the age of thirty-one, Baker became the oldest rookie in all of pro-hockey, facing 1000-m.p.h. slap shots and long bus rides, hostile fans and cheap motel rooms, body bruises and battle-worn teammates. From his visit to an NHL training camp to his first nerve-rattled minutes as a pro, Baker joins the rookies who still dream of making it to the Show, the veterans long past their prime, and the obsessive fans who keep them going. There's the coach who tests Baker at every turn; the troubled captain who gets arrested for battery on his wife; the former NHL goon who stages fights out of boredom; and the team's other goalies who eye the newcomer warily knowing there's only room for one of them in the net. Baker's pro-hockey adventure ends up teaching him nearly everything he will ever need to know about life.Trade Review"A riveting and often hilarious account."--The Hockey News "Inspirational...colorful descriptions make this a fun read."--Los Angeles Times "One of the best sports books of the year."--Booklist

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  • The Golden Jet

    Triumph Books The Golden Jet

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    £32.63

  • Hawkeytown: Chicago Blackhawks' Run for the 2010

    Triumph Books Hawkeytown: Chicago Blackhawks' Run for the 2010

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    Book SynopsisAfter nearly half a century, the Stanley Cup again belongs to Chicago and fans can now bring all their memories of the Blackhawks' run home with this unique keepsake. Filled with full-color images and stories about the championship season, Hawkeytown is a must-have for fans that have finally seen the Hawks' 49-year championship drought come to an end.

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  • Forever a Blackhawk

    Triumph Books Forever a Blackhawk

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    £29.47

  • Triumph Books (IL) J.R.: My Life as the Most Outspoken, Fearless,

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  • Triumph Books (IL) Unmasked: Bernie Parent and the Broad Street

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    £22.91

  • Keith Magnuson: The Inspiring Life and Times of a

    Triumph Books Keith Magnuson: The Inspiring Life and Times of a

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    Book SynopsisWritten with the full support of Keith Magnuson’s wife and children, this thrilling and insightful biography pays tribute to a Chicago icon and true hockey legend. One of the most popular Chicago Blackhawks of all time, defenseman Keith Magnuson was raised on the raw, rough traditions of hockey in western Canada. He captained the University of Denver team to its second straight NCAA championship in the spring of 1969 and by autumn joined Blackhawks stars Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, and Tony Esposito, becoming the much-needed “policeman” for the team. Over the course of the next several seasons, Magnuson and the Blackhawks fell painfully short of their Stanley Cup aspirations; nonetheless, Magnuson’s leadership qualities led to his being named captain of the team. On December 15, 2003, Magnuson was in Toronto riding in a car driven by former player, Rob Ramage: he was killed when the car veered over the center line and struck an oncoming vehicle. As veteran sportswriter Bob Verdi described Magnuson upon his retirement from the Blackhawks, “there have been many finer athletes in Chicago, but not one finer person,” and this biography shares the story of his remarkable life.

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    £20.66

  • Triumph Books (IL) Gordie Howe's Son: A Hall of Fame Life in the

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  • My Last Fight: The True Story of a Hockey Rock

    Triumph Books My Last Fight: The True Story of a Hockey Rock

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisLooking back on a memorable career, Darren McCarty recounts his time as one of the most visible and beloved members of the Detroit Red Wings as well as his personal struggles with addiction, finances, and women and his daily battles to overcome them. As a member of four Red Wings’ Stanley Cup–winning teams, McCarty played the role of enforcer from 1993 to 2004 and returning again in 2008 and 2009. His “Grind Line” with teammates Kris Draper and Kirk Maltby physically overmatched some of the best offensive lines in the NHL, but he was more than just a brawler: his 127 career goals included several of the highlight variety, including an inside-out move against Philadelphia in the clinching game of the 1997 Stanley Cup Finals. As colorful a character as any NHL player, he has arms adorned with tattoos, and he was the lead singer in the hard rock band Grinder during the offseason. Yet this autobiography details what may have endeared him most to his fans: the honest, open way he has dealt with his struggles in life off the ice. Whether dealing with substance abuse, bankruptcy, divorce, or the death of his father, Darren McCarty has always seemed to persevere.

    15 in stock

    £21.56

  • Unstoppable!: The Chicago Blackhawks' Dominant

    Triumph Books Unstoppable!: The Chicago Blackhawks' Dominant

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Chicago Blackhawks’ triumphant series win over the Boston Bruins in the 2013 Stanley Cup Final was the culmination of a hockey season few Blackhawks’ fans will ever forget. Led by superstars Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews and goaltender Corey Crawford, Coach Joel Quenneville’s squad dominated the NHL in a lockout-shortened 2013 season—setting a league record with points in the team’s first 24 games. The Blackhawks then prevailed over the Minnesota Wild, the Detroit Red Wings, and the defending champion L.A. Kings to reach the Stanley Cup Finals for the second time in four seasons. Packed with unique analysis from the Daily Herald and stunning action photography, Unstoppable!: The Chicago Blackhawks’ Dominant 2013 Championship Season takes fans through the Blackhawks’ amazing journey, from their early season dominance to the epic playoff comeback against Detroit to the final seconds against Boston. This commemorative edition also includes in-depth profiles of Kane, Toews, Quenneville, Crawford, and other Blackhawks stars.

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  • 100 Things Rangers Fans Should Know & Do Before

    Triumph Books 100 Things Rangers Fans Should Know & Do Before

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    Book SynopsisMost New York Rangers fans have taken in a game or two at MadisonSquareGarden, have seen highlights of a young Mike Richter, and know how the Broadway Blueshirts got their nickname. But only real fans know about the Curse of 1940, can name the players in “The Bread Line,” or remember “The Save.” 100 Things New York Rangers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of New York Rangers hockey. Whether you’re a die-hard booster from the days of Emile Francis or a new supporter of head coach Alain Vigneault, these are the 100 things every fan needs to know and do in their lifetime. Authors Adam Raider and Russ Cohen have collected every essential piece of Rangers knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranked them all, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist for any Rangers fan.

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  • Triumph Books (IL) Crossing the Line: The Outrageous Story of a

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  • Triumph Books (IL) Fighting Back: The Chris Nilan Story

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  • Chris Chelios: Made in America

    Triumph Books Chris Chelios: Made in America

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    Book SynopsisFrom being inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013, to serving in an executive role on the Detroit Red Wings, and signing on to become an NHL analyst for Fox Sports 1, Chris Chelios has proven himself to be a man of many talents and here he tells his story. Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1981, Chelios enjoyed a long career in the NHL, playing for 26 seasons for the Canadiens as well as the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings, two diehard hockey markets in which he has become a beloved figure. From the 1992 Stanley Cup final to the 2006 Winter Olympics team, Chelios shares his achievements on the ice while providing new information on his life off it to readers, making this autobiography a must-have not only for Chelios fans, but anyone who loves the game of hockey.

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    £20.66

  • Classic Pens: The 50 Greatest Games in Pittsburgh

    Kent State University Press Classic Pens: The 50 Greatest Games in Pittsburgh

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    Book SynopsisIn the first edition of Classic Pens readers were reminded of the franchise’s most memorable contests, from its beginnings in the 1960s through the 2010s. is new edition brings the team’s standout games up to date, including their triumphant 2016 Stanley Cup victory. During the Penguins’ early years, it wasn’t uncommon to buy a $5 ticket for a seat at the top of the Civic Arena (the “Igloo”) and at the end of the first period move to a seat in the first row behind the glass. Except for a few winning moments scattered through their first three decades, the idea of a full-season sold-out arena was too farfetched, never mind the thought of a Stanley Cup. The only constant was that the Penguins were always in financial trouble and often threatening to move out of the Steel City. The 1983–84 campaign proved to be the season that turned everything around. e Penguins’ prize was Mario Lemieux, an 18-year-old center from Montreal, Quebec, who would lift the Pens out of the canyon of last-place finishes to the lofty heights of backto-back Stanley Cup championships in 1991 and 1992. Lemieux went on to become one of the greatest players the game had ever seen. He and teammates such as Jaromir Jagr, Tom Barrasso, Ron Francis, Joe Mullen, Kevin Stevens, Larry Murphy, and Paul Coffey soon made the Civic Arena the place to be. In 1999 Mario Lemieux, now in his 30s, headed a group that purchased the club. e new ownership began a renaissance in which players like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Marc-Andre Fleury, Kris Letang, and Jordan Staal again made the Pens a powerhouse on the ice, led them to a third Stanley Cup championship in 2009, and secured one of the best new buildings in the NHL: the Consol Energy Center. In 2016 the Penguins qualified for the playoffs for the tenth consecutive season, winning their fourth Stanley Cup by defeating the San Jose Sharks in a 4–2 series. In Classic Pens, author David Finoli’s tour of the best moments in the Penguins’ long history will evoke special memories from longtime fans and delight those who currently follow the team.

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    £17.56

  • Tales from the Pittsburgh Penguins Locker Room: A

    Sports Publishing LLC Tales from the Pittsburgh Penguins Locker Room: A

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisReaders have the chance to meet the Pittsburgh Penguins, one of the wildest, wackiest, most wonderful sports franchises that ever waddled its way across North America. If Penguins fans are not shedding tears of sadness, they are crying for joy or simply laughing so hard they cannot stop. No franchise has survived more near-death experiences than this one, which twice went bankrupt and many times escaped the threat of relocation. In 1975, things were so tough that players had their postgame oranges taken away.Nevertheless, they have persevered. Known across the league as lovable losers for its first 24 years, the team began the climb to the top in the 1990s, winning the Stanley Cup twice in that decade and once more in 2009. In Tales from the Pittsburgh Penguins Locker Room, sportswriter Joe Starkey takes fans inside the locker rooms, onto the team buses (including the one defenseman Bryan “Bugsy” Watson hijacked), and behind the personalities that have shaped Penguins hockey since 1967.

    10 in stock

    £14.24

  • Behind the Net: 101 Incredible Hockey Stories

    Sports Publishing LLC Behind the Net: 101 Incredible Hockey Stories

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    Book SynopsisIn Stan Fischler’s latest hockey classic, Behind the Net, Fischler includes a collection of short, zany (but true!) tales that have taken place over more than a half century of hockey-watching. An easy read for fans of all ages with photos to accompany the anecdotes, this book offers a unique perspective into the NHL from one of today’s most prolific hockey writers. Different from the typical NHL “game” stories, this book details everything, from the hilarious to the absurd. Fischler details the time that: Bill Mosienko scored three goals in 21 seconds Rene Fernand Gauthier accepted a challenge to shoot the puck in the ocean Sam LoPresti faced 83 shots on goal in one game And 98 more unique stories! So lace up your skates and hit the ice with Behind the Net, a comprehensive collection sure to entertain any hockey fan, regardless of team allegiances.Trade Review"Behind the Net is more than just a book, it is a hockey time capsule – a glimpse into a game that will hopefully continue to be played at rinks around the world." - Tim Redinger, Sabre Noise"Behind the Net is more than just a book, it is a hockey time capsule – a glimpse into a game that will hopefully continue to be played at rinks around the world." - Tim Redinger, Sabre Noise

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    £17.09

  • Shoot to Thrill: The History of Hockey?s Shootout

    Sports Publishing LLC Shoot to Thrill: The History of Hockey?s Shootout

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    Book SynopsisIn 2005, the National Hockey League adopted the shootout to settle ties in regular season games. The shootout is used if the game remains tied after five minutes of overtime.Ten years later, the shootout is one of the most significant and controversial rule changes in all of sports. Some maintain that the shootout erases a sixty-five-minute emotional rollercoaster between two teams—and that it’s wrong for games to be decided based on a one-on-one battle between a shooter and a goalie. Others argue that shootouts provide edge-of-your seat excitement as two supremely skilled players go head-to-head for all the marbles.Shoot to Thrill blends history, stats, and personal perspectives from players, coaches, officials, and broadcasters. Mark Rosenman and Howie Karpin explore how players and coaches prepare for shootouts, what they think of them, and how shootouts have helped shape hockey history over the past decade—including the shootout in the last game of the 2010 season that sent the Philadelphia Flyers into the playoffs and on to the Stanley Cup Finals.Some rule changes are instituted without anyone’s noticing. Others shake the game to its very foundations. Like the designated-hitter rule in baseball, hockey's shootout has left no fan impartial to it. This is the book for them.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.Trade Review“Impressive doesn't even scratch the surface. . . . New York Rangers center Dominic Moore, former New York Islanders Ken Morrow, Hall of Fame broadcaster "Jiggs" McDonald (who also wrote the foreword), and New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey (yes, Matt Harvey) lead the all-star list of contributors.” --UticaOD.com“Impressive doesn't even scratch the surface. . . . New York Rangers center Dominic Moore, former New York Islanders Ken Morrow, Hall of Fame broadcaster "Jiggs" McDonald (who also wrote the foreword), and New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey (yes, Matt Harvey) lead the all-star list of contributors.” --UticaOD.com

    10 in stock

    £14.24

  • Odd Man Rush: A Harvard Kid?s Hockey Odyssey from

    Sports Publishing LLC Odd Man Rush: A Harvard Kid?s Hockey Odyssey from

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisNow a feature film produced by Academy Award-nominee Howard Baldwin and featuring Dylan Playfair, Jack Mulhern, Trevor Gretzky, and Elektra Kilbey! In his hilarious, gritty, and touching debut, Bill Keenan—a hockey star once on the fast-track to the NHL—tells of how he overcame multiple obstacles to find fulfillment and redemption in the strange world of European minor-league professional hockey. Keenan’s hockey obsession begins as a five-year-old on Lasker Rink in New York’s Central Park—“love at first stride,” as he calls it. He then becomes the youngest, and skinniest, player on the New York Bobcats, a Junior B hockey team. Later, after his hockey career at Harvard doesn’t end as planned—with a fat NHL contract—Keenan decides to play in the minor leagues in Europe, where the glamour of professional sports is decidedly lacking. Part fish-out-of-water travelogue, part coming-of-age memoir, Odd Man Rush will capture the interest of not just hockey fans, but also fans of good writing. Throughout, Keenan’s deep affection for the game shines through, even as he describes fans who steal players’ clothes from the locker room or toss empty beer cans onto the rink after games. Abusive fans, cold showers, long bus rides—nothing diminishes his love for the sport. “Because that’s the way it works with me and hockey. Even when it’s horrible, it’s wonderful.” Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.Trade Review"An uproarious new memoir..." --Vanity Fair“Keenan puts a name, face, and voice to the majority — the grinders who, despite their singular passion for the sport, do not advance to its highest level. . . . [He] understands the culture and captures it well. –Boston Globe"Ball Four meets hockey; slap shots abound.... A thoroughly entertaining, lighthearted romp..." --The Buffalo News"Keenan's life story proves a journeyman's journey makes for one great read. . . He was a minor-leaguer, but his storytelling is major league." --Sal Barry, The Hockey News"Bill Keenan is not yet a household name for hockey fans, but that might soon change." --Puck Junk"An uproarious new memoir..." --Vanity Fair“Keenan puts a name, face, and voice to the majority — the grinders who, despite their singular passion for the sport, do not advance to its highest level. . . . [He] understands the culture and captures it well. –Boston Globe"Ball Four meets hockey; slap shots abound.... A thoroughly entertaining, lighthearted romp..." --The Buffalo News"Keenan's life story proves a journeyman's journey makes for one great read. . . He was a minor-leaguer, but his storytelling is major league." --Sal Barry, The Hockey News"Bill Keenan is not yet a household name for hockey fans, but that might soon change." --Puck Junk

    10 in stock

    £18.04

  • Who's Better, Who's Best in Hockey?: Setting the

    Sports Publishing LLC Who's Better, Who's Best in Hockey?: Setting the

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWho are the best centers in NHL history? How about wingers? How can we objectively rate the performances of individual defensive players? And how can we make reasonable judgments about players at different positions? Who is the greatest hockey player of the Expansion Era? Bobby Orr? Wayne Gretzky? Gordie Howe?Such are the questions debated by hockey columnist Steve Silverman in Who’s Better, Who’s Best in Hockey? In this book, Silverman includes analytics to help evaluate NHL players who have dominated over the last fifty years. The result is a fascinating ranking of the best on the ice, including legendary players like Gordie Howe as well as present-day superstars like Sidney Crosby.Throughout, Silverman discusses the many considerations that must be made when comparing modern players with players of past decades and players at different positions. Including biographical essays on those top fifty players and vital statistics for their playing careers, Who’s Better, Who’s Best in Hockey? is a must-have for anyone who considers hockey to be more than just a sport.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

    10 in stock

    £10.99

  • New York Rangers: Greatest Moments and Players

    Sports Publishing LLC New York Rangers: Greatest Moments and Players

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn Original Six NHL member, the Broadway Blueshirts boast one of the most renowned histories in the last hundred years of North American professional hockey. With the New York Rangers returning to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in twenty years in the 2013–2014 season, their presence is more prominent than ever.In this newly updated edition of New York Rangers: Greatest Moments and Players, first published in 2007, hockey’s premier historian recounts all of the Rangers’ luminaries such as Andy Bathgate, Brian Leetch, and current goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, as well as their most telling moments on the ice. Throughout the years, Stan Fischler, a Manhattanite of almost half a century, has covered both the Blueshirts’ highs and lows. Regarded as the dean of American hockey journalists, he has been covering the sport for sixty years, and has been following the Rangers even longer. With over ninety books on hockey published to date, there is nobody better to narrate the history of one of hockey’s most celebrated clubs, the New York Rangers, than Stan Fischler.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

    10 in stock

    £22.00

  • Behind the Net: 106 Incredible Hockey Stories

    Sports Publishing LLC Behind the Net: 106 Incredible Hockey Stories

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    Book SynopsisPerfect for Canadiens fans who think they already know everything Whether you're a lifetime fan from the days of Scotty Bowman or a new supporter of Michel Therrien, these are the 100 things all Montreal Canadiens fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Author Pat Hickey has collected every essential piece of Canadiens knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranked them, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom. From trivia on legendary players such as Guy Lafleur, Henri Richard, Jacques Plante, Maurice Richard, and Jean Beliveau or famous comedic references to the Canadiens made in movies and television, to knowing the best places to catch a game, 100 Things Canadiens Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of the Canadiens.

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    Book SynopsisIn their run to the 2016 Stanley Cup, the Pittsburgh Penguins showed a work ethic that matched the city in which they play. Near the bottom of the standings in December, the Penguins replaced head coach Mike Johnston with Mike Sullivan. Led by superstar Sidney Crosby, veteran Evgeni Malkin, and new addition Phil Kessel, Pittsburgh overcame this initial adversity to finish the regular season with 104 points, third-best in the Eastern Conference. In a thrilling postseason, the Penguins prevailed over the New York Rangers, Presidents' Trophy–winning Washington Capitals, and defending Eastern Conference champion Tampa Bay Lightning to reach the Stanley Cup Final. Packed with stunning photography and expert analysis from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Striking Gold takes fans through the Penguins' amazing journey, from a closed door meeting in November to Bryan Rust's thrilling goal to win Game 7 against the Lightning to the final minutes against the Sharks. This special commemorative book also includes in-depth profiles of Crosby, Kessel, Sullivan, goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, and other Penguins stars.

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    Book SynopsisBack-to-back Stanley Cup champions. No NHL team this century could stake that claim. Until the Pittsburgh Penguins topped the Nashville Predators in the 2017 Final to bring Lord Stanley home for the second consecutive season. In their 50th NHL season, the Penguins overcame adversity en route to the franchise’s fifth Stanley Cup. Key players, including Kris Letang and goalie Matt Murray, missed time due to injuries and the team played a compressed schedule. But led by Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh finished with 111 points, the second-most in the NHL. In the eastern conference playoffs, the Penguins prevailed over the Columbus Blue Jackets and Presidents’ Trophy-winning Washington Capitals before topping Ottawa in a thrilling seven-game series reach the Stanley Cup Final. Filled with stunning full-color photography and expert reporting from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Stanley’s Sequel captures the Penguins’ exciting journey, from the preseason to their Stadium Series in over the Flyers at Heinz Field to Chris Kunitz’s goal in the second overtime of Game 7 against Ottawa and the final seconds against the Predators. This commemorative edition also includes in-depth profiles of Crosby, Malkin, head coach Mike Sullivan, veteran goalie Mark-Andre Fleury and other Penguins stars.

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