Autorentext
Tom Caraccioli has been working in some capacity in sports communications for more than 35 years. Along with his identical twin brother Jerry, Tom has authored sports books as well as been a monthly columnist for USA HOCKEY magazine. Most recently, Tom served as Vice President of Communications for Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network). He also was a part of Turner Sports and NBC Sports Communications teams and began his television communications career with USA Network.

Klappentext

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.

Featuring a foreword by Jim Craig, a member of the legendary 1980 US Olympic hockey team, Ice Breakers 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 engaging illustrations and bite-sized fun facts and stats, this guide provides an overview of the game, its players, and others, like coaches, who make it great.

*Ice Breakers *covers everything you need to know about hockey, including:

• 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
• The best players to ever take the ice, from goaltenders like Jim Craig and Vladislav Tretiak to grinders like Bob Gainey and Brad Marchand
• Iconic coaches like Scotty Bowman, Peter Laviolette, and Herb Brooks, who have led their teams to victory
• Information about awards, fun stats, and important moments from hockey history
  This encyclopedic guide is the perfect addition to any sports library!

Zusammenfassung
Written and designed for kids ages 8 to 12, Ice Breakers is a comprehensive look at the great sport of hockey, including everything from notable players both past and present to major historical moments, and more.

Inhalt

Foreword 
Introduction
Chapter 1 The Original Six and the Greatest Teams 
Chapter 2 The Greatest 
Chapter 3 Current Stars 
Chapter 4 Coaches 
Chapter 5 Goal Scorers 
Chapter 6 Playmakers 
Chapter 7 Blueliners 
Chapter 8 Goaltenders 
Chapter 9 Grinders 
Chapter 10 Wearing the “C” 
Chapter 11 The Intimidators 
Chapter 12 USA, Canada, and the World 
Chapter 13 Sunshine Expansion 
Chapter 14 Changing the Game 
NHL Awards 
Index 
Image Credits 
Selected Sources 
Acknowledgments 
About the Authors