Hockey jerseys are some of the most unique uniforms in all of sports. From the widely-recognized looks of NHL teams to the national pride of IIHF jerseys and the obscure, outside-the-box designs of some minor league teams, hockey jerseys, or "sweaters" as they're more accurately known, are a staple among fans anywhere the game is played. This book takes a look at the design elements and symbolic meaning of hockey jerseys from all levels of the sport. NHL jerseys - both modern day and vintage, as well as specialty jerseys such as those worn for the annual Winter Classic and the newly-introduced Stadium Series games - headline the coverage which also includes international, minor league, and even college sweaters. There is also a jersey buyer's guide to make sure you're well-informed whenever you make your next jersey purchase for your own collection or that special hockey fan in your life as well as sections on how to properly care for and display hockey jerseys so you can enjoy them for years to come. The Hockey Jersey Handbook is a must-have for any true hockey fan and jersey enthusiast!

This may be the best book ever written about how to play hockey. When Percival wrote the original version of this book in 1951, the NHL virtually ignored it. But the Soviets made it their "bible," and the legendary Russian coach Anatoli Tarasov praised Percival for his wonderful book on Canadian hockey. This new ed. has been revised by 2 experienced coaches for a new and wider audience. It includes an updated chapter on Training and Conditioning to which Tom Sawa of Toronto has brought recent knowledge. This book is a must for every coach, of every age group; every player who wants to improve; every parent of a young hockey player; and every fan who wants to learn more about the secrets of the game.

Shut down your opponents and win more games with Hockey Goaltending. Featuring on and off-ice training and drills to improve reaction time and physical conditioning for this challenging position, this book and DVD package will provide you with the best instruction of techniques and mental strategies to elevate your play and protect the goal.

Learn the very same skills that Connor McDavid and Auston Mathews use to dominate the NHL! Following the smash success of Play Better Hockey, the second edition of Ron Davidson's best-selling volume has been retooled with even more individual skill advancements for the modern player. From fundamentals to high-level skills, Play Better Hockey gives players the tools they need to become the next superstars of the NHL by focusing on the development of individual hockey skills and by promoting a mastery of body positioning, skating and stick work. Learning these skills gives players a strong fundamental understanding of how to move effectively on the ice in any gameplay situation. The skills are organized to allow readers to progress from fundamentals in skating and stick work to advanced moves in dekeing and deception. Davidson's progressive-learning approach teaches beginners the proper techniques, hones the skills of intermediate-level players and challenges elite players with the additional skills they need. Below are a few of the skills players can be expected to learn in this retooled second edition: Drive and delay Heel-to-heel turns Tight turns Extending your reach Receiving off-target shooting Shot-blocking techniques Tip-ins and deflections Shooting between your legs The Forsberg deke The Datsyuk deke The outside-edge reverse And many more...

"Gives die-hard fans and newcomers to the sport the inside edge!" —Scotty Bowman, NHL's winningest coach and former coach of the Detroit Red Wings "Nothing gets by John Davidson. If the first edition didn’t already make you a fan, then this edition will!" —Mark Messier, NHL All-Star "My dog, Blue, and I ran out to get Hockey For Dummies, 2nd Edition. We give it two paws up!" —Don Cherry, former NHL coach and “Coaches Corner” commentator for Hockey Night in Canada "...a must read for all hockey fans!" —John Vanbiesbrouck, former goaltender, New York Islanders "...the most comprehensive, easily understood source of hockey history and instruction I've ever come across. Not only was 'JD' a superb player in the NHL, he is also an extremely skilled commentator sharing his knowledge of the game with fans all over North America. From hat tricks to power plays, Hockey For Dummies provides the reader with the wisdom of an expert. —From the Foreword by Wayne Gretzky This updated edition of the bestselling guide to all things hockey is packed with illustrations and play-by-play descriptions, diagrams, and photos of the NHL’s greatest players. It tells you how to: Gear up safely with the right equipment Improve your skills with drills Warm up mentally—and physically—before hitting the ice Respect rules and good sportsmanship Find US and Canadian leagues and camps Former New York Ranger, John Davidson offers you plays only the pros know and tips for playing hockey at any level. And he fills you in on: Hockey ABCs, its origins, positions, gear, rules, and more The complete NHL—explores the various leagues, greatest players, training, and tons of fascinating facts, figures, and priceless trivia The best ways to follow the game from the stands or on TV How the pros do it—includes tips from Gretzky on passing, Messier on winning face-offs, and other star players on how to play like a pro From youth leagues to the secrets of the NHL greats, Hockey For Dummies, is your total guide to this cool sport.