The word "North" was dropped from their name. Soon thereafter, Met Center -- the home to the North Stars -- was demolished. In what seemed like the blink of an eye, all evidence of the North Stars' existence was gone. Twenty-six years of hockey had been erased. In Minnesota North Stars: History and Memories with Lou Nanne, the legacy of Minnesota's first NHL franchise is restored. Through vintage photos, official team stats, and the wonderful storytelling of Lou Nanne, this book captures the rich and colorful history of the North Stars. Author Bob Showers created the book to be a vivid archive that would preserve the memory of the team. He and Lou spent months talking North Stars hockey and recording Lou's recollections. From action on the ice to behind-the-scenes deals, Lou Nanne is the ultimate authority on the Minnesota North Stars. His stories are humorous, informative and wildly entertaining. Showers spent countless hours assembling over 600 North Stars photographs that are certain to stir many memories. Minnesota North Stars fans--Enjoy!

    Mr. Hockey shattered scoring records and established himself as the face of the game during his 26 seasons in the National Hockey League. Howe won four Stanley Cups, six Hart Trophies as league MVP, and six scoring titles. Following his playing days in Detroit, Howe was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1972, but returned to hockey to play with his sons for two additional pro seasons. Famous for his fierce elbows, uncanny scoring ability and legendary charisma, Howe retired with 801 goals, 1,049 assists and 1,850 points -- all NHL records at the time.

    From familiar words that take on special significance in hockey (doorstop or cowpie, for example), to technical terms (backhand, fence), to need-to-know hockey history (the Pollock Agreement of 1967), this is the ultimate guide for all hockey enthusiasts.

    This beautiful hardcover edition is an extensive history of hockey in North America, from the birth of the NHL to the "original six"—Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, and Chicago Blackhawks—to teams of the new millennium, like the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild. Each chapter represents a season and opens with a feature story on the most important event of the year. Along the bottom of each page, a timeline lists other significant moments on and off the ice.The Hockey Chronicle celebrates the talent and passion of generations of hockey players, coaches, managers, and visionaries who battled for secure footing in the slipperiest of sports. Readers can relive historical events such as the birth of the Stanley Cup, the U.S. hockey team's Miracle on Ice, and the legendary feats of players like Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull, Wayne Gretzky, and hundreds of others. The Hockey Chronicle is a must-have for any hockey fan. Features include: A detailed, year-by-year chronicle of North American hockey, from 1900 to 2007. Thousands of photographs that bring hockey's story to life. Timelines of important events in each hockey season. Profiles of hockey's greatest players. Handsome hardcover format.

    In The Hockey Drill Book he provides you with the same drills used by North America's and Europe's elite.Along with detailed diagrams, illustrations, and coaching tips, the 446 drills cover each position, offensive and defensive systems, pregame warm-ups, on-ice conditioning, and game-specific situations, including power plays, penalty killing, and face-offs.Whether your goal is to improve your game or lead your team to glory, rely on The Hockey Drill Book--it is the only drill book you'll ever need.

    Throughout their existence, they have experienced uncounted unique stories dealing with players, teams, fans and other characters, such as: -The coach who said winning was better than sex -The fan favorite who was traded for two dryers -The player who rode his horse to practice -The player who earned more than $1 million in the minors -The equipment manager who saved the season -The player who wrote a poem to the fans -The best friends who fought each other -The reason Wayne Gretzky came to wear No 99 -The player who got a kiss during a game -The final fate of Brett Hull's Stanley Cup puck -The Tom Petty Song that helped in a championship -The opposing team that needed an exorcism These stories and many more are inside "Tales of the Komets."