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Chaser will always be remembered
A great book covering the life and times of Kelly Chase. It has many unique pictures and details of the not so easy life of an NHL player. As a Blues and a Chase fan I highly reccomend this book. I know it is one of my favorites that I can read over and over. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1967-    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography    4. Biography / Autobiography    5. Biography/Autobiography    6. Chase, Kelly,    7. Hockey - General    8. Hockey players    9. Sports - General    10. United States    11. Chase, Kelly    12. Juvenile literature    13. Non-fiction    14. Sports   

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as exciting a read as Pavel in full flight
Although the author really didn't have much access to Pavel himself, he fills in lots of the gaps and dispells a lot of the myths about the most exciting player to put on a Nux jersey (sorry, Markus Naslund...you're great but you don't lift me out of my seat like Pavel did). The Russian Rocket
I think that this book is probably the best book out there right now. It tells the reader everything about the Russian Rocket, including his relationship with his father. And if you're a hockey fan like me, you really have to read this wonderful book.So don't delay,order today!

Mysterious but enlightening.
If you're looking as to why Pavel Bure appears to be such a "selfish little (...)" (as quoted by a certain Canadian famous hockey personality), then you should read this.The readers are treated to potential reasons as to why Bure acts like he does.He's got his reasons like anyone else does, one of them being he grew up in the former Soviet Union and their media laws towards sports are very different from that of North Americas.Another one being that he is an introvert that simply doesn't like to be bothered.Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography / Autobiography    2. Hockey - General    3. Sports    4. Sports & Recreation    5. Sports - General    6. STUDY NOTES - SparkNotes    7. Sports & Recreation / Hockey   

Subjects:  1. Biography/Autobiography    2. Hockey    3. Hockey players    4. Juvenile literature    5. Orr, Bobby   

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broad street bullies
the book was in great condition.and as a flyers fan, i am happy to have this book in my library.
A must-read for Flyers fans!
Having grown up a Flyers fan and hearing Gene Hart for many years, I loved this book.It's a great combination of how Gene became associated with the Flyers, as well as a timeline of the Flyers' history from the beginning up to the early 90's.

An Excellent Book by the Greatest Announcer
I first started listening to Gene Hart calling Flyers games in 1968.Hewas a wonderful announcer when the Flyers were mediocre and was absolutelysuperb when they were on top.I've heard a lot of sports broadcasting in alot of cities around the country in the last 35 years and no one else inany sport approaches Gene's work. I was disappointed when he stoppedannouncing and deeply saddened with his passing last year. His book isevery bit as fine as his radio and television work.Of the several Flyersbooks in print, his supasses the others in intimacy, first handrecollections and general nostalgic value.I sure miss Gene Hart, but thisbook and some tapes of television broadcasts he did are my most treasuredsports memorabilia.He is a Hall of Famer and his writing belongs theretoo. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography & Autobiography    2. Biography / Autobiography    3. Biography/Autobiography    4. History    5. Hockey - General    6. Ice Hockey    7. Personal Memoirs    8. Philadelphia Flyers (Hockey te    9. Philadelphia Flyers (Hockey team)    10. Sports - General   

Subjects:  1. 1965-    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation    4. Canada    5. Children's 9-12 - Biography / Autobiography    6. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography    7. Children: Grades 4-6    8. Hockey players    9. Juvenile Nonfiction    10. Juvenile literature    11. Lemieux, Mario,    12. People & Places - Canada    13. Sports & Recreation - Hockey    14. Lemieux, Mario   

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SSSSSSSSSSCCCCCCCCCCCCOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!
as tony the tiger would say "There great" just like this book.If your kids are into hockey i suggest that you shoot this book right under the tree this year.they will love it and learn what it takes to be great. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1965-    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation    4. Biography/Autobiography    5. Canada    6. Children's 9-12 - Biography / Autobiography    7. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography    8. Hockey players    9. Hodgkin's disease    10. Juvenile Nonfiction    11. Juvenile literature    12. Lemieux, Mario,    13. Patients    14. Sports & Recreation - Hockey    15. Lemieux, Mario   

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If you love Gretzky, you'll love this book/ fantastic photos
An easy to read and interesting account of Gretzky's career. He is truly a hero and this book really tries to capture his spirit. This book is appropriate for hockey lovers of all ages- I bought it for my 11 year oldson and found myself enjoying it immensely.The photos are fantastic andthere are many of them. This book is great for any hockey player or coachand ours is kept on our coffee table. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography & Autobiography    2. Biography / Autobiography    3. Biography/Autobiography    4. Hockey    5. Sports    6. Sports - General    7. Biography: sport    8. Ice hockey   

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Not For Everyone
If you are a huge hockey fan, with knowledge about players and teams, new and old, throughout Canada and at all age levels, you are the right person for this book.Reading about places, people, and teams that I didn't know anything about was very frustrating and made it hard to keep reading.A good portion of the book was just comparing Gretzky and Crosby.That was interesting, in moderation.I was looking for a book to tell all about Sidney Crosby and his trip to the NHL.This book has that, but it came along with a lot of extra stuff that was unnecessary.

A bit painful
OK, any time a new star pops up there is an author wanting to make a quick buck. I knew better than to jump on the first unofficial biography but did anyways. Like any book of this genre, the entire thing comes off as "I talked to someone who talked to someone who once knew Sidney and based on that we can deduce this...". It was clear from the author's account that they stalked the Crosby family for a period of time and despite that effort failed to gain any deep insights from Sidney or his family. This entire book could have been written after reading newspaper clippings and perhaps a 30 minute interview with Sidney. My recommendation - wait until Sidney lives up to the hype (and I suspect he will!) and then read his official biography. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography / Autobiography    2. Hockey - General    3. Sports    4. Sports & Recreation    5. Sports - General   

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Very Short, But Enjoyable Book About Bobby Orr - The Greatest of ALL TIME
Bobby Orr was the greatest hockey player of all time. I was a little young to see him play during his career (I only had a chance to see a few games towards the end of his career after his knees had failed him) but I've had a chance to see hours of footage from dozens of games in his prime, and I can confidently assert that there was no one as good as he was, ever.
Best Boston Hockey Moment-Best Hockey Player...ever!!!
"The Goal" is a great book that brings back the memories and magic that culminated in one of hockey's greatest moments. Some would argue that this is the greatest moment ever in the sport. Orr's miracle season created a new era in hockey. Bobby Orr ran the defense and the offense for the Boston Bruins. Harry Sinden recalls some wonderful inside details in this polaroid style flashback. What makes this book special are all the quotes by other players who were in awe of Orr. Bobby not only made for one of the greatest pictures in sports, he also electrified and transformed a city. Orr dominated both ends of the ice, and he could body check, fight and get very emotional. Gretzky was a great stat accumulator and an excellent passer and puck handler. I would say that Bobby Orr could pass, skate and check equal to or better than Wayne Gretzky. Orr's slapshot was harder. His body took a pounding, whereas nobody laid a finger on the great one. Bobby would often block shots (sans helmet) and then break up ice to either set goals up or score them himself. Gretzky was rarely found playing any kind of defense. Winner, Orr. This book will further solidify the legend, and make the memories, stories and smiles all as fresh as when it all happened. Next year will mark the 25th anniversary of the greatest goal in hockey. It's safe to say it won't happen like that ever again.

Very cool
A must have for any Bobby Orr or Boston Bruins fan. The greatest goal by the greatest hockey player ever. Read more

Subjects:  1. (1970)    2. 1948-    3. Biography / Autobiography    4. Boston Bruins (Hockey team)    5. History    6. Hockey - General    7. Orr, Bobby,    8. Sports    9. Sports & Recreation    10. Sports - General    11. Stanley Cup (Hockey)   

Subjects:  1. 1965-    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation    4. Canada    5. Children's 9-12 - Biography / Autobiography    6. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography    7. Children: Grades 4-6    8. Hockey players    9. Juvenile Nonfiction    10. Juvenile literature    11. Lemieux, Mario,    12. Sports & Recreation - General    13. Sports & Recreation - Hockey    14. Sports & Recreation - Winter Sports    15. Non-Classifiable   

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation    3. Canada    4. Children's 9-12 - Biography / Autobiography    5. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography    6. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    7. General    8. Hockey players    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Juvenile literature    11. Sports & Recreation - Hockey    12. Juvenile Nonfiction / General   

Subjects:  1. Biography & Autobiography    2. Biography / Autobiography    3. Biography/Autobiography    4. Hockey - General    5. Sports - General   

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Breaking the Ice
This is a great book!Highly recommended for hockey fans and non-hockey fans alike.

could have been so much more
Unfortunately, this interesting topic is ultimately undone by the book's facile approach & its author's lame, 4th grade prose.
Exploring Black Hockey accomplishments despite adversities
Despite the fact that I am not a sports fan, I became engrossed in the book Breaking The Ice. This literary work is a true page turner. In comparison to the typical sports book, which is filled with statistics and plays, Harris; expertise in this field yielded an exploratory history of Black Hockey Players? successes and many obstacles in pursuit of reaching the pinnacle of their game. For most that meant achieving the goal of being a National Hockey League player. Breaking The Ice examines those Black Hockey players who in their attempt to obtain this goal endured much inhumane treatment but continues to persevere. Along with the players? mental anguish, Harris? documents how players such as: Carnegie, Marson, O?Ree, and Mayers (to name a few) love of the game inspired them to continue following their dreams even in the face of outrageous resistance from the spectators, fellow players and coaches. The Black Hockey players were determined to make it and to overcome no matter what. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Canada    3. Hockey - General    4. Hockey players    5. Hockey players, Black    6. Ice Hockey    7. Sports    8. Sports & Recreation    9. Black studies    10. North America    11. Social Science / African-American Studies    12. Sports & Recreation / Hockey   

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LeClair is a Perfect 10!
This book was terrific. But everything about John is terrific! The pictures were good and the information was too, even though I knew it all already.John is the greatest guy ever and I want to marry him.The end. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1969-    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation    4. Children's 9-12 - Biography / Autobiography    5. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography    6. Children: Grades 3-4    7. Hockey players    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. LeClair, John,    11. Sports & Recreation - Hockey    12. United States    13. LeClair, John   

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Children's 4-8 - Sports / Recreation    3. Children: Grades 2-3    4. Goalkeeping    5. Hockey    6. Hockey goalkeepers    7. Hockey players    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. Readers - Beginner    11. Sports & Recreation - Hockey    12. Sports & Recreation - Miscellaneous    13. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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A Trip down Memory Lane
An enjoyable trip amongst the stars and events of the past as told by one who was there. Dick Irvin is a kind, gentlemanly figure who avoids any attempt at contraversy in his writings. This book is on one hand a refreshing escape from the "tell all" books that aim to rip the halo from its heroes; on the other hand, it is a santitized look at the past which skirts a number of harsh issues and unsavoury incidents. As one who remembers as a lad watching the Rocket on tv, it is like sitting down with a friend as he reminisces about your youth and the people you knew. If you didn't know better, you would assume that you and Dick had grown up together, knowing as many of the same people as you do. A lightweight book that is a good summer afternoon retreat! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Canada    3. History    4. Hockey    5. Hockey - General    6. Sports    7. Sports & Recreation    8. Sportscasters    9. United States    10. Sports & Recreation / Hockey   

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The Composite Guide to Field Hockey
The Composite Guide to Field Hockey is a great book for players, coaches, or officials who want to gain a deeper understanding of the game. As an official, I must keep myself up-to-date on all of the new rules of sports, and know not only the rules but how each sport is played. Any referee planning to officiate a field hockey game should read this book! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation    2. Children's 9-12    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Field hockey    6. General    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile literature   

Subjects:  1. Biography / Autobiography    2. General    3. Tretyak, Vladislav   

Subjects:  1. Biography / Autobiography    2. Hockey - General    3. Sports    4. Sports & Recreation    5. Sports - General   

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A Wonderful Little Book
Even if you live in a climate that will never allow you to build a backyard rink, this wonderful little book should be read. In a age where youth sports are increasingly dominated by organization and structure and where the attraction of video games keeps kids inside on even the nicest of days, this book takes us to a place where play is unstructured, where one can lose themself in the early morning hours or under the stars, where family and friends can gather to play, skate and even sometimes compete, where the rituals of building, maintaining and disassembling the rink mark the passage of time.
Great Book
A good easy read.A must have for hockey fans in New England and for builders of backyard hockey rinks.Not a big reader, but I couldn't put this on down.Very well written.

Cant Wait for NEXT Winter
WE took our rink down a few weeks ago, I cant wait for next years ice.In the mean time I will read this again for about the 50th time! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1944-    2. Biography / Autobiography    3. Essays    4. Falla, Jack,    5. Hockey    6. Hockey - General    7. Skating    8. Skating rinks    9. Sports    10. Sports - General