But there aren’t many important goalies. And Jacques Plante was an important goalie.” Ken DrydenOn and off the ice Jacques Plante was a true original; he was extremely talented, boastful, defiant, mysterious, and complex. Throughout his tumultuous career as a goalie, he played for Montreal, New York, St. Louis, Toronto, Boston, and Edmonton. His contributions to and impact on the game were extensive and are reflected in today’s rules, equipment, and style of play. Thoroughly investigated through archival and primary research, and including interviews with figures such as Jean Béliveau, Henri Richard, Dickie Moore, and Scotty Bowman, this biography sheds light on one of the most pivotal figures in the history of hockey.

    He was a hockey star at age 16 in his birth place of Russia. He was drafted by the Washington Capitals in 2004 and at, 23 years old, he negotiated his own 13-year contract extension with the Washington Capitals worth $124 million. He has had many first and wond many awards in his years witht he Capitals.

    Started in Canada, ice hockey has spread all over the world. Children will read all about the history, equipment and rules of the game and learn who some of the stars are in today's professional leagues.

    More specifically, he wanted to follow his boyhood idol, Bernie Parent, and play for the Philadelphia Flyers.The dream became a reality when the Philadelphia Flyers drafted him during the second round of the 1979 NHL entry draft. What no one knew at the time was the dream would end so tragically.Pelle made the Flyers full time during the 1982-1983 season, and was named to the All Rookie team. In 1985, he helped lead the Flyers to the Stanley Cup Final, and became the first European to win the Vezina trophy as the NHL's best goalie.In November of 1985, Pelle's life was cut short when he died in a car accident during the season. He was the first player to be posthumously voted to an all-star team in North American sports.Pelle Lindbergh: Behind the White Mask follows the life and career of Pelle, from his childhood in post-WWII Stockholm, the 1980 Olympics and his playing time for the Philadelphia Flyers.

    

    He learned to skate when he was three, and by age seven, his talent had captured the attention of newspaper reporters. In 2005, he was the number one pick in the NHL draft. Since then he has broken multiple scoring records in the pro league. Called the best in the league by his peers and fans, Sidney knows there's more to success than just skill. As captain for the Penguins, Sidney has to work hard and be a good leader. Learn more about the incredible life of one of the NHL's best players.

    Since then, more than 900 players have worn the colors of the Rangers and won the devotion of fans in New York and beyond. "100 Ranger Greats" is about the best of the best of these players--the legends of yesteryear and the heroes of today, the men whose accomplishments on the ice have thrilled fans for over eight decades.But who are the best? Of the 900-plus players, who are the ones that stand out in the team's storied history? Many are easily recognizable by even the most casual of hockey fans--Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier and Jaromir Jagr are just a few of these superstars - but no team is made up of its stars alone. There are always the players who aren't as well known in the public eye but who bring skills and character that make the whole team buzz and help to win championships. They might have played in the earliest days of media coverage--no websites, blogs or internet radio to raise their profiles to household names. Players like Andy Aitkenhead, Arnie Brown or Lorne Chabot to name just three.Through research and personal interviews, and with the addition of over 200 color and black and white photos, "100 Ranger Greats" presents personal profiles that combine statistics with personal and often humorous stories so that the reader gets a real understanding of that man's life as a player in the National Hockey League and with the New York Rangers.A richly illustrated history and a fascinating and entertaining look at a cast of colorful characters, "100 Ranger Greats" is for the young fan who wants to learn about the New York Rangers history and the veteran looking for stories about the players they grew up with. For every Rangers fan who wants to know their team and its history better, this is "the" book.