Presents advice on developing the physical and mental skills required to succeed as a hockey player in the form of short quotations from National Hockey League players such as Dominik Hasek, Saku Koivu, and Mario Lemieux. Includes full-page color photographs.

"Compares the greatest pro hockey players in history"-- Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and engaging photos introduce the game of hockey to the youngest readers"-- Provided by publisher.

"Nashville Predators hockey team history and highlights of the team's greatest players and moments"--Adapted from page 4 of cover.

This exciting book provides young readers an inside look at the New York Islanders, from the team's formation up to the present day. The book includes a table of contents, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grade 4 and an interest level of grades 4-7.

Wayne Gretzke, Bobby Orr, Mark Messier, Mario Lemieux. These hockey legends rule the record books. But who will fans still be talking about years from now? Find out which of your favorite hockey players are legends in the making. Produced in partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS.

"Young Jacques Plante loves hockey so much that he uses home-made equipment to play as much hockey as he can. Once Jacques becomes a professional player, he takes the brave stand to introduce a piece of equipment into the game that has never been used before-the goalie mask-changing the face of hockey forever."-- Provided by publisher.

The National Hockey League was in trouble after a strike cancelled the 2004 season. Fans were looking for new heroes--and along came Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby! These two athletes battled for top rookie honors and both set scoring records. This book tells how they rose from very different backgrounds to set the hockey world on fire. They are the heroes, the winners, the champions. They are the people whose exploits thrill and inspire us...

Mike Fisher knows the true meaning of a power play.As a veteran of the National Hockey League, Mike Fisher has a lot to be proud of. He plays for the Nashville Predators, was an alternate captain for the Ottawa Senators, has played in a Stanley Cup final, and has been nominated for the Selke Trophy as the best defensive forward in the league. But it's not just his guts, grits, and talent that have taken him to the top. His power comes from the top---he...