Books with title Hockey Now!

All the stats and stories on the star players that make NHL hockey the great game it is. Hockey Now! provides hockey fans with the most up-to-date insider information on key players, every team and all the latest trades. Like the previous editions, the sixth is jam-packed with 140 colorful action photos of star players in the heat of game competition. There are profiles of the top 70 players, including such stars as: Sidney Crosby Alex Ovechkin Chris Pronger Martin Brodeur Miikka Kiprusoff Jarome Iginla Jonathan Toews Patrick Kane Danny Heatly Joe Thornton Mike Green Many of these players are also regular members of their national teams, where so many up-and-coming stars make their names. Hockey Now! features stars from both Eastern Conference and Western Conference teams: the game breakers, the impact players and all the hot, new talent that keeps the NHL in the top ranks of professional sports. Fast-paced, totally up-to-date and strikingly illustrated, Hockey Now! is the ultimate fan's book on the superstars playing the "world's fastest game." (20000321)

Set against a beautiful snowy backdrop, three children learn to play ice hockey on a frozen outdoor rink. Pull the tab to see a little boy change into his kit, then watch as he and his friends turn from wobbly beginners into match winners! With magical illustrations, humorous rhyming text and clever mechanisms throughout, this is an ideal first book for all aspiring little hockey players.

The team of Mike Leonetti and Dan Hamilton once again step up and boldly make their case for the most dominating players in hockey today! Hockey Now! has the lowdown on emerging stars of the NHL such as Alexei Kovalev, Markus Naslund, Wade Redden, Evgeni Nabokov, Joe Thornton, John Madden and Jeff O'Neill. Of course, the re-birth of solid NHL players like Ed Jovanovski, Doug Weight, Ryan Smith, Alex Mogilny, Jason Arnott and Adam Oates is noted too. As well, the inspiring return of Mario Lemieux is documented and captured in action by photographer Hamilton. The "Young Guns" are back with potential superstars like Simon Gagne and Rick DiPietro profiled. Your favorite stars Patrick Roy, Scott Stevens, Brett Hull, Ray Bourque and Jaromir Jagr have also had their profiles updated. Organized by seven positions Hockey Now! is a ready reference for the millions of hockey fans across North America: The Masked Marvels: the very best modern goaltenders including Patrick Roy, Martin Brodeur and Dominik "The Dominator" Hasek. The Rear Guard: The "stay-at-home" defensive specialists - big, mobile and brutal - who clear the slot in front of the net: Adam Foote, Scott Stevens, Ed Jovanovski and others. The Blue Line Attack: Brian Leetch, Wade Redden and Rob Blake lead the rush past the blue line. The Power Forwards: Keith Thachuk, Eric Lindros, Brendan Shanahan and others are all big, powerful, fast and talented. The Playmakers: The quarterbacks of hockey led by Mario Lemieux, Adam Oates, Doug Weight and Steve Yzerman. The Snipers: Jaromir Jagr, Alexei Kovalev, Pavel Bure and others may be hockey's most exciting stars - fast and elusive with deadly accurate shots. The Hitmen: Chris Simon, Martin Lapointe and Derian Hatcher dominate the enforcer team. The Young Guns: These are the up-and-coming superstars of tomorrow including Simon Gagne and Rick DiPietro.

Hockey is one of the fastest and most exciting team sports in the world, but the speed and hard-hitting contact so important to the game can lead to several different types of injuries. Many young hockey players have a false sense of security, believing wrongly that the protective equipment will keep them safe. Discover the game's common injuries and read expert advice on avoiding them. Here, you will also find out how to treat injuries, when to consult a medical professional, and how to come back from injury as quickly as possible and stronger than ever. Read about: • The rules of the game. • Types of protective equipment. • Exercises and conditioning that help prevent injuries. • The importance of good nutrition. • The dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.

Hockey is fun! Through large, full-color action photographs and simple text, Hockey introduces beginning readers to the basic rules of the game and encourages them to try playing. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the different parts of a hockey rink, and a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Hockey also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.