{"product_id":"the-handy-hockey-answer-book-stan-fischler-9781578595136","title":"The Handy Hockey Answer Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eStan Fischler, hockey journalist since 1954 and Lester Patrick Award-winner \"for contributions to hockey in the United States,\" covers the sport's history, its origins, rules, players, and more!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e Stick handlers without helmets rushing goaltenders without masks on rinks lacking sideboards gives way to a faster game with bigger players and overtime shootouts. The National Hockey League goes from a Canadian and regional sport to one that is watched by more fans throughout North America than ever. Hockey may have changed, but its essence and appeal remain. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Handy Hockey Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, written by hockey historian, broadcaster, author, and self-professed Hockey Maven, Stan Fischler, brings the game to life through exciting game action, vital stats, players, rules, and more. It traces the early spread of hockey, Lord Stanley's involvement, and the birth of the cup, then explains the rules, the equipment, strategies, and positioning, before following the ups and downs of the National Hockey League and its teams and players. From the traditions, all-time cup- and award-winners and record-breakers to the modern game, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Handy Hockey Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e answers more than 800 questions on the game, greats, goals, and growing popularity of hockey, including ...\u003ci\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhere does hockey come from? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat was the Stanley Cup first called? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere did the name \"Patrick Division\" come from and why are the Patrick brothers important? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen was six-man hockey invented and who was its creator? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is a \"Zamboni\" and after whom was it named? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat was the Gretzky Rule? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did the hockey puck develop its present shape? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich is the oldest current NHL team? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is the term \"Original Six\" a misnomer? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich Hall of Famer trained on champagne? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho holds the Montreal Canadien's franchise record for career goals? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho centered Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsey on Detroit's legendary \"Production Line.\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich team was the first to come back from being down 3-0 in a series. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho played right wing on a line with Phil Esposito for the Bruins in the late 60s and 70s? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho was the first European player to lead the league in scoring? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat NHL team won and lost the Stanley Cup on the same day? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich hockey player was supposed to be \"kidnapped\" as part of a scheme to increase attendance at \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew York Rangers games? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDid an NHL club ever play all its \"home\" games of the Stanley Cup finals on the road?\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Starting with a Middle Ages game resembling ice golf to the NHL's Original Six to the modern high school, college, and professional games, this is a clear, concise, and illuminating primer to the game of hockey! A glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading round out this helpful primer on the sport.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stan Fischler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1578595134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781578595136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Visible Ink Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/13\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.90w x 0.90d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stan Fischler","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43985186652415,"sku":"9781578595136","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_192cfe4c-90c0-475b-8c62-51d5862766eb.jpg?v=1683276067","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-handy-hockey-answer-book-stan-fischler-9781578595136","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}