Ice Breakers A Kids' Guide to Hockey and the Greatest Players Who Changed the Game

<B>Meet over 80 hockey icons and learn the ins and outs of the game in this accessible, illustrated guide for kids ages 8 to 12.</B><br><br>Featuring a foreword by Jim Craig, a member of the legendary 1980 US Olympic hockey team, <I>Ice Breakers </I>is the kid-friendly reference book every hockey fan needs! Filled with information about iconic teams, long-winning dynasties, and heroes on the ice of the past and present, as well as e<B>ngaging illustrations and bite-sized fun facts and stats</B>, this guide provides an overview of the game, its players, and others, like coaches, who make it great.<br><br><I>Ice Breakers </I>covers everything you need to know about hockey, includin<br><br><ul><li>The original six NHL teams (Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, and Detroit Red Wings) and some of the greatest teams in history</li><li>The best players to ever take the ice, from goaltenders like Jim Craig and Vladislav Tretiak to grinders like Bob Gainey and Brad Marchand</li><li>Iconic coaches like Scotty Bowman, Peter Laviolette, and Herb Brooks, who have led their teams to victory</li><li>Information about awards, fun stats, and important moments from hockey history</li></ul><br>This encyclopedic guide is the perfect addition to any sports library!