Since 1917, professional hockey has been a hit in the United States and Canada. Learn about each pro hockey team, including its history, greatest coaches and players, and interesting trivia. Discover everything you ever needed to know about the Stanley Cup and which teams come out on top!

This book includes a brief history, franchise records, stats on top players, and more for the National Basketball Association's thirty teams.

"Describes each of the teams in the NFL, including players, coaches, history, and fun facts"--Provided by publisher.

Describes each of the teams in Major League Baseball, including players, coaches, history, and fun facts.

Offers complete player and team statistics, 1996 top draft picks, in-depth analysis of players and teams, and hockey pool draft advice.

"Give young fans the crucial facts about all 30 pro hockey teams, including their current stars and legendary players, triumphs and turning points, and memorable stats and trivia. Packed with must-know info and action photos, this guide puts the biscuit in the basket."--Publisher's website.

The only complete biographical dictionary of every player who -- from the beginning of the NHL in 1917 to the end of the 2003 season -- has played in the NHL, from the game's superstars to its one-game wonders. Players is the authoritative and essential reference guide for everyone interested in the game of hockey -- from journalists to historians, to aficionados and casual fans alike. Moreover, it is an all-encompassing compendium of the personal narratives of the players' lives, both on and off the ice, and an indispensable treasure trove of information, providing unusual anecdotes, little-known trivia, and hundreds of obscure life histories in a manner never before undertaken on this scale. From A to Z, Players is a unique contribution to hockey history, a must-have item for hockey diehards, trivia fans, historians, librarians, and gift book buyers everywhere. - features more than 5,600 biographical entries - includes more than 3,000 images, including rare photographs, hockey memorabilia, and collectors' cards - features up-to-the-minute information on rookies and Hall-of-Famers from the 2002-2003 season