Everything about Hockey

by J. Alexander Poulton

Book Overview

From Arena to Zamboni, this entertaining A-to-Z guide for hockey lovers covers everything there is to know about Canada's game--its origins, rules, equipment, terminology, culture, evolution and obscure facts: - A brain basket is nickname for a helmet, but a biscuit in the basket means to score a goal - The infamous Hanson brothers from the cult movie Slap Shot were based on three real brothers, two of whom starred in the movie while the third played...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1897277717
• ISBN13: 9781897277713
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Overtime Books
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 8.9"