Bøger af J. Alexander Poulton

On ice and steel, Canada''s players have carved out a place among the greatest legends of hockey, pushing the edge and evolving the game into the fast-paced, strategy-laden sport it is today. This engaging book explores the stories behind the spectacular moments of Canada''s hockey record breakers: * The Forwards: They Shoot, They Score tells of the great goal scorers in Canadian hockey, both past and present -- Wayne Gretzky, ''''Phantom'''' Joe Malone, Maurice ''''the Rocket'''' Richard, Gordie Howe * The Last Line... Defence recounts stories of bold defencemen who are often goal scorers in their own right -- Bobby Orr, Ray Bourque, Paul Coffey * Goaltenders: Behind the Mask details the careers of those quirky individuals who face the force of a frozen rubber disk with lightning reflexes -- Patrick Roy, Terry Sawchuk * Canada''s Best on the International Stage narrates many of the momentous occasions where Canadian players have fought for honour in the game and won -- capturing the Summit Series, Olympic Gold * Riots, Plagues and Other Odd Moments in Hockey relates the stories of off-ice events that have affected the game. * Finally, The Score Sheet lists the names and records of the top 10 in all categories of the game.

With Canadian winters what they are, Canada's athletes excel in the sports that make up the Winter Olympics. They have achieved impressive standings, and their stories are inspiring: * Speed skater Cindy Klassen was the first Canadian to win five medals at one Winter Games in 2006 at Turin * In 1964, Peter Kirby, Doug Anakin, John Emery and Vic Emery won Canada's first bobsleigh gold in the four-man event; Pierre Lueders and teammate David MacEachern won gold at the 1998 Nagano Games in the two-man event * Catriona Le May Doan was the first Canadian to defend an Olympic gold medal in an individual sport -- she won her second gold medal in the 500-metre speed-skating event at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games * Barbara Ann Scott won Canada's first and only gold medal in singles figure skating, female or male, at the 1948 Olympic Games * And much more...

Since our nation was first conceived, Canadian athletes have been involved in some of the weirdest moments in sport. Learn facts that will astound, confuse and make you laugh: * The Great One himself is afraid of flying * Semi-professional baseball team, the Guelph Maple Leafs, beat the Ku Klux Klan in an exciting but strange final * The worst way to defrost a football field from the grounds crew of the Calgary Stampeders was to set it ablaze--they still went on with the game * Golfer Andy Bean lost the Canadian Open after forgetting to follow the rules * Discover lesser-known sports that Canadians have been playing for years, from rattlesnake hunts to horse apple hockey * A sliced-up lacrosse ball and a rink superintendent's need to save on window glass prompted the creation of the rubber hockey puck * Steve Durbano grabbed Bobby Hull's toupee during a World Hockey League game * At the 1998 winter Olympics, snowboarder Ross Rebagliati almost lost his gold medal when he tested positive for marijuana * And many more strange tales from Canada's best and worst.

Three-book box set including: * GREATEST MOMENTS IN CANADIAN HOCKEY: A fan-tastic collection of stories about the players, teams, coaches and moments that changed the game forever. These memorable highlights stand out as significant markers in the history of Canadian hockey. * CANADIAN HOCKEY RECORD BREAKERS: On ice and steel, Canada's players have carved out a place among the greatest legends of hockey, pushing the edge and evolving the game into the fast-paced, strategy-laden sport it is today. This engaging book explores the stories behind the spectacular moments of Canada's hockey record breakers. * WEIRD FACTS ABOUT CANADIAN HOCKEY: Canadian hockey is rife with tales of the odd, the strange, the funny and, occasionally, the disturbing side of the game. This book relates the craziest stories associated with Canada's national pastime.

The greatest, funniest and most memorable phrases in hockey history: * ''I get paid for the practices. I'd play the games for nothing.'' Tim Horton, former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman * ''When we've got the puck, they can't score.'' Paul Coffey, former Edmonton Oilers forward * ''We get nose jobs all the time in the NHL, and we don't even have to go to the hospital.'' Brad Park, former Detroit Red Wings defenseman * ''Hockey players can walk on water.'' Unknown * ''How would you like a job where every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo?'' Jacques Plante, former Montreal Canadiens goaltender * ''I went to a fight the other night, and a hockey game broke out.'' Rodney Dangerfield, comedian * ''You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take.'' Wayne Gretzky, ''The Great One'' * ''Remember, keep your stick on the ice.'' Steve Smith, a.k.a. Red Green * ''I've got nothing to say, and I'm only going to say it once!'' Floyd Smith, former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach * And many more.

If you think you have what it takes to answer these and hundreds more questions about the facts, stats, stories and odd tidbits about hockey, then you will enjoy every page of this collection of quizzes: * Which goaltender holds the record for lowest goals-against-average? * Who signed the longest contract in professional hockey history? * Which player won 11 Stanley Cups in his career? * Who is known as ''the Hammer''? * Why does Sidney Crosby wear the number 87 on his jersey? * Who was the only player ever to be named all three stars at the end of the game? * Which team has gone the longest without winning a Stanley Cup since the New York Rangers broke their 54-year Cup drought in 1994? * Who holds the record for most goals by a defensemen in one playoff season? * Who is the only retired NHL scoring champ not inducted into the Hall of Fame? * What notable job did Clarence Campbell have before becoming president of the NHL? * Answer these and many more challenging questions in the Hockey Quiz Book!