Eric Zweig delves deeply into the world of sports, particularly hockey, offering readers captivating historical and non-fiction accounts. His work is characterized by meticulous research and a passionate portrayal of sports themes that resonate with both adult and young audiences. Through his books, he illuminates the rich history and culture of athletic events, preserving and sharing the legacy of significant moments.
Offering comprehensive coverage of the NHL from its inception in 1917 to the current season, this compendium features commentary on milestone achievements from each era, as well as final standings, top scorers, best goalies, playoff game scores, trophy winners, All-Stars, and much more.
Exploring the mathematics of football, this installment in the It's a Numbers Game series delves into the sport's most significant statistics and historical figures. It covers various levels of play, including college football, the CFL, and the NFL, providing readers with insights into how numbers shape the game and its strategies.
The coolest book on the best scorers in hockey history! Hockey Hall of Fame Super Scorers features 43 Hall of Famers and 14 of today's greatest players -- and all of them can put the puck in the net! These super scorers come alive through color action photography, fun illustrations, Hockey Hall of Fame artifacts and great information on the best goal scorers in the history of the game. The players featured include these fan This new series is for young hockey fans. Punchy color and lively text promise hours of reading and sharing with hockey-crazy friends.
The coolest book on the greatest masked men in hockey history Hockey Hall of Fame Great Goalies features 34 Hall of Famers and 8 of today's greatest netminders -- and all of them can shut the door These great goalies come alive through excellent color photographs, fun illustrations, Hockey Hall of Fame artifacts and great information on the best goalies in the history of the game. Some of the goalies featured are: Jacques Plante Dominik Hasek Terry Sawchuk Martin Brodeur Patrick Roy Glenn Hall Vladislav Tretiak Ed Belfour Johnny Bower Ken Dryden Carey Price. This new series is for young hockey fans. Punchy color and lively text promise hours of reading and sharing with hockey-crazy friends.
The Hockey Hall of Fame is full of the best to ever hit the ice. But the path to hockey greatness is not all jaw-dropping saves and game-winning goals. In Hockey Hall of Fame True Stories, hockey historian and writer Eric Zweig shares exciting tales and trivia even the most dedicated puck head might not know. This book is overflowing with behind the scenes yarns of some of history's greatest scoring sprees and winning seasons, as well as thrilling accounts of the off-ice curiosities, tragedies and heroics. Just a few of the stories featured in this fully illustrated volume are: the Guy Lafleur kidnapping plot the gambling scandals of Harry Cameron and Babe Pratt Newsy Lalonde's heroic home rescue the 1972 Montreal Canadien's motel fire the time Cy Denneny fell down a well. Hockey Hall of Fame True Stories is for the fans who want to take a deeper look at the lives of the players they idolize. You know the stars, the scores, and the stats. But do you know the stories?
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