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  • Hockey Now

    Mike Leonetti

    Paperback (Firefly Books, Sept. 12, 2006)
    Completely revised, with 20 new profiles. Hockey Now provides the hockey fan with the latest information on the highest-flying stars of the National Hockey League, including Jaromir Jagr, Martin Brodeur, Jarome Iginla, Peter Forsberg, Bryan McCabe, Chris Pronger, Jason Spezza and llya Kovalchuk. Mike Leonetti also profiles the rising new talents of the game, including Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, Eric Staal and Dion Phaneuf. Featuring 70 action-packed profiles, Hockey Now is the insider's bible on: Masked Marvels -- the very best goaltenders Rear Guards -- the defensemen who clean up their own end of the ice Blueline Attack -- the high-flying defensemen who so often lead the attack Power Forwards -- the fast and talented shotmakers Playmakers -- the quarterbacks of hockey Snipers -- the quick, elusive players with deadly accurate shots Hitmen -- the bad guys of hockey who dominate with a big check Young Guns -- the up-and-coming superstars. Fast-paced and up-to-date with striking action photographs, Hockey Now is the best book on the superstars playing the world's fastest game.
  • Hockey Now!

    Mike Leonetti

    Paperback (Firefly Books, Oct. 10, 2008)
    Completely updated and with over 20 new profiles. The NHL is alive and well. In the 2007-2008 season, the league's poster boy, Sidney Crosby, had the winning shootout goal of the inaugural outdoor Winter Classic, the single most attended NHL game in history. The league also recorded its best single-game American television numbers since 1996, and this year's crop of young talent includes a host of genuine franchise players. Record-breaking contracts, bona-fide 50-goal scorers, and league parity have returned the NHL to the top ranks of professional sports. Hockey Now! celebrates this renaissance with 74 profiles of the most dynamic, powerful and influential players. Readers can make the big glove save with Roberto Luongo, Miikka Kiprusoff, Martin Brodeur and Ryan Miller; get crushed to the boards by Chris Pronger, Dion Phaneuf, Ed Jovanovski and Zdeno Chara; and score the winning goal with Jarome Iginla, Vincent Lecavalier, Sidney Crosby and llya Kovalchuk. 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.
  • Hockey Now!

    Mike Leonetti, Dan Hamilton

    Paperback (Firefly Books, Sept. 18, 2003)
    Fully updated with 20 new players. Hockey Now! has the lowdown on the highest-flying stars of the National Hockey League such as Todd Bertuzzi, Jose Theodore, Saku Koivu, Olli Jokinen, and Michael Peca. Leonetti has updated profiles of hockey's favorite stars including Patrick Roy, Brett Hull, Teemu Selanne, Alexei Yashin, and Jaromir Jagr. With more than 70 player profiles, Hockey Now! is a must-read reference about: The Masked Marvels The very best modern goaltenders The Rear Guard Stay-at-home defensive specialists The Blue Line Attack Leaders of the rush past the blue line The Power Forwards Big, powerful, fast, and talented The Playmakers The quarterbacks of hockey The Snipers Fast and elusive scorers with deadly accurate shots The Hitmen Dominators of the enforcer team The Young Guns The up-and-coming superstars Fast-paced, up-to-date and strikingly illustrated, Hockey Now! is an exciting look at the personalities playing the world's fastest game.
  • Hockey Now!

    Mike Leonetti

    Paperback (Firefly Books, Oct. 10, 2008)
    Completely updated and with over 20 new profiles. The NHL is alive and well. In the 2007-2008 season, the league's poster boy, Sidney Crosby, had the winning shootout goal of the inaugural outdoor Winter Classic, the single most attended NHL game in history. The league also recorded its best single-game American television numbers since 1996, and this year's crop of young talent includes a host of genuine franchise players. Record-breaking contracts, bona-fide 50-goal scorers, and league parity have returned the NHL to the top ranks of professional sports. Hockey Now! celebrates this renaissance with 74 profiles of the most dynamic, powerful and influential players. Readers can make the big glove save with Roberto Luongo, Miikka Kiprusoff, Martin Brodeur and Ryan Miller; get crushed to the boards by Chris Pronger, Dion Phaneuf, Ed Jovanovski and Zdeno Chara; and score the winning goal with Jarome Iginla, Vincent Lecavalier, Sidney Crosby and llya Kovalchuk. 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.
  • Hockey Now!

    Mike Leonetti, Dan Hamilton

    Paperback (Firefly Books, Nov. 3, 2001)
    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.