Other editions of book Hockey the NHL Way: The Basics by Sean Rossiter

Master goal scoring the way the pros do it! Follow the action photos and expert instructions that show how today's great snipers have mastered the art of slamming the puck into the net. It's like attending a clinic. You learn every aspect you need to know: accurate shooting, quick passing, skilled stick handling, puck control in every situation, reading the defense, and winning faceoffs. Discover the secrets of the top sharpshooters, how they find openings, how they score with sudden shots from the outside and in heavy traffic close to the net, and how they handle breakaways. On every page you get fully illustrated expert advice on how to develop each skill, as instructions from pro coaches, stars, and tacticians show you what it takes to get to the top. Here's everything you need to know--from avoiding mistakes and eliminating bad habits to keeping your head in the game. In addition, famous NHL sharpshooters like Brett Hull, Joe Sakic, and Paul Karlya tell you what it's like to be a champion, and let you in on the secrets of their success. 64 pages (all in color), 8 x 10.

Streak down the ice just like hockey's best players! What do Pavel Bure, Sergei Fedorov, Jeremy Roenick, Bret Hedican, and Teemu Selanne have in common? Agility, balance, control, and most important: quickness and power. In other words, they are all simply great skaters--and you can be too, with the lavishly illustrated and detailed guide for kids. 8-12 year-olds will master the five components of superb skating through proper stance, the right footwork, and improved core strength. Learn to control edges, accelerate through tight turns and crossovers, add power to stops and starts, and improve leg extension and recovery. All these increase your velocity, and with the added strength, stride length, and correct technique, it's easier to cover the ice and make the plays. Full-color photos of NHL superstar skaters accompany the instructions and tips. It's the one-stop how-to manual for both players and coaches!

First released in 1996, Hockey the NHL: The Basics quickly became an international standard for players of all ages and at any position who wanted to get into the game and sharpen their hockey skills. This new edition lays the groundwork for a successful game and helps players improve fitness, prevent injuries, and make hockey a part of an active lifestyle. With easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photos of players in action, the book shows young athletes how to play the complete game, from building a strong body core and improving skating techniques to cultivating explosive offensive skills and establishing solid goaltending and defense. Loaded with full-color action shots of hockey greats like Jarome Iginla and Sidney Crosby and packed with tips from NHL stars, this resource gives young players a competitive edge and gets them started off on the right foot. The National Hockey League is directing all of its earnings from sales of this book to the Pacific Parkinsons Research Institute.

Open this Official Book of the NHL, and learn from watching greats like Mark Messier, Wayne Gretzky, Ray Bourque, and others execute the plays covered in each chapter. Work on mastering offensive, defensive, goaltending, and skating skills under the wings of top coaches, including former NHL Coach of the Year Pat Quinn. Action photos of kids making each move, along with complete instructions take the guesswork out of technique and positioning. The "checklists" on each page ensure top form for peak performance. A Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers' Choice 1997. 96 pages (all in color), 8 x 10.

Streak down the ice just like hockey's best players! What do Pavel Bure, Sergei Fedorov, Jeremy Roenick, Bret Hedican, and Teemu Selanne have in common? Agility, balance, control, and most important: quickness and power. In other words, they are all simply great skaters--and you can be too, with the lavishly illustrated and detailed guide for kids. 8-12 year-olds will master the five components of superb skating through proper stance, the right footwork, and improved core strength. Learn to control edges, accelerate through tight turns and crossovers, add power to stops and starts, and improve leg extension and recovery. All these increase your velocity, and with the added strength, stride length, and correct technique, it's easier to cover the ice and make the plays. Full-color photos of NHL superstar skaters accompany the instructions and tips. It's the one-stop how-to manual for both players and coaches!