Hockey category: 570 books
Leafs AbomiNation
The dismayed fan's handbook to why the Leafs stink and how they can rise again
Language: English
Release Date: August 11, 2009
Love them or hate them, they’re the most successful team in professional hockey … just not on the scoresheet.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are an exception to every law of the sporting jungle. They miss the playoffs and the sellouts keep coming. They haven’t won a Stanley Cup since 1967, but...
by Leonard “Red” Kelly
Language: English
Release Date: September 28, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 28, 2016
The life and times of the eight-time Stanley Cup winner
When Boston coach Lynn Patrick was asked who he’d pick between Rocket Richard or Gordie Howe he answered, “Neither! I’ll take Red Kelly!” The only player to have won eight Stanley Cups without playing for Montreal, Red began his...
Hope and Heartbreak in Toronto
Life as a Maple Leafs Fan
Language: English
Release Date: September 22, 2012
False hope, hollow promises, and a mind-numbing lack of success - these words describe the Toronto Maple Leafs and the hockey club's inexplicable mediocrity over much of the past decade.
Author Peter Robinson has attended some 100 games over the past six seasons and has little to show for it...
The Great One
The Complete Wayne Gretzky Collection
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2012
Sports Illustrated followed The Great One's career right from the very beginning. Starting in 1978, when Gretzky was a young phenom playing for the Soo Greyhounds, they had their best writers cover his rise to fame and subsequent dominance of the sport.
His staggering career stats tend to overshadow...
Ottawa Senators
Great Stories From the NHL's First Dynasty
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2013
The Ottawa Senators have had a long and storied history as one of the original -- and dominant -- Canadian hockey franchises. Stocked with skilled and adventurous players, the early Senators were known for their aggressive play and never-say-die attitude. The fascinating story of the team continues...
Toronto and the Maple Leafs
A City and Its Team
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2017
100 years of love, celebration, heartbreak, and even parades
On December 19, 2017, the Toronto Maple Leafs officially turn 100. In the spirit of the centenary celebrations, Toronto and the Maple Leafs explores the city’s relationship with its most beloved sports team. No matter how many times...
by David H. Hendrickson
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2012
Dave awakes at five ayem with a splitting headache. Is it brain cancer or is he being a nutcase? When the day goes downhill from there, bestselling humorist Dave Hendrickson uses it all as fodder for one of his funniest and most-loved features. Also includes an introduction specially written for this...
Written in Blue and White
The Toronto Maple Leafs Contracts and Historical Documents from the Collection of Allan Stitt
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
Who knew that paperwork could be so fascinating? In Written in Blue and White, author Greg Oliver explores the fascinating archives of Allan Stitt, one of hockey’s leading collectors, unearthing gem after gem that details the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs through the past century. Explore early...
Unmasked
Bernie Parent and the Broad Street Bullies
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2012
In a city known as home to some of the sporting world’s biggest stars, few have ever shined as brightly as the Philadelphia Flyers’ Bernie Parent, and this autobiography shares how he became one of the most sensational goalies in NHL history. The catchphrase “Only the Lord saves more than Bernie...
Changing the Game
A History of NHL Expansion
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
Changing the Game: A History of NHL Expansion celebrates an often-overlooked aspect of hockey history. The book provides comprehensive coverage of the NHL’s spread across the North American market in the 1920s along with the memorable expansions that began in 1967.Relive some great and painful moments...
The Montreal Canadiens
100 Years of Glory
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2009
National Bestseller
The definitive history of the Montreal Canadiens – to coincide with their Centenary in 2009.
Before there were slapshots, Foster Hewitt, or even an NHL, there were the Canadiens. Founded on December 4, 1909, the team won its first Stanley Cup in 1916. Since then,...
A Thrilling Ride
The Vancouver Canucks' Fortieth Anniversary Season
Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2011
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For forty years, hockey fans in Vancouver have dreamed of a Stanley Cup. In one thrilling, record-breaking season, those dreams are now close to coming true.
This June, the Vancouver Canucks are poised to make history. Led by the team's dynamic stars -- including captain Henrik...
We Are the Goal Scorers
THE NHLPA/NHL'S ELITE POINT LEADERS
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2013
In We Are the Goal Scorers, the NHL's top point leaders are celebrated for their contribution to the game. Along with photos, player history, and personal information, young and eager fans will enjoy learning about each of their hockey heroes.
Shoot First, Pass Later
My Life, No Filter
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2015
In this honest, no-nonsense book by one of the greatest American stars the NHL has ever known, Jeremy Roenick showcases his skill as a hockey storyteller In his one-of-a-kind way, Roenick shares stories from his 20-year career with the Chicago Blackhawks, Phoenix Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, Los...