This book was recommended by my son that plays 14U travel hockey
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This book was recommended by my son that plays 14U travel hockey.  He has learned a lot and now my 12U son is reading it too.
3670748
I was fortunate to hear Malcolm Gladwell speak recently while at a conference.  I had never read one of his books but after that conference I could not wait to do so.  I decided to start with this book because my 16 year old son is required to read for his Junior Honors English class in high school (summer reading).  I thought it would be a good book to discuss together.  Was I right!  He liked it just as much as I did.  And, he is a hockey player born in August...this book really hit home for him and now has the reason why he will never be a professional hockey player in the NHL:)
Mr. Gladwell is one of those smart enough people that makes me want to keep listening.  I cannot wait to start on another one of his books.
2407628
My son is 10 and had to do a report on a character who impacted history that is no longer living.  He loves hockey so I chose this book.  I never even watched hockey until a few years ago when my son started playing.  Although a bit much for him to read I was interested in reading so seeing this book had good reviews I gave it a shot.  This is a very well written easy to read book.  I learned a lot about Jacques Plante and hockey at the time and now know and understand the original 6.  Great book!  Wish there was a book by the same author on Maurice 'Rocket' Richard.
4001175
My son has been fortunate enough to personally work with coach Adler. My son already knew some basics, but coach was able to refine and develop things in my son's delivery that have truly made a difference.  He has more control and is working on some pretty impressive pitches. He even had some arm pain related to his delivery that seems to have been corrected by coach's intervention. It has been so fun to watch him grow in the sport he loves so much. You can't go wrong taking tips and doing as coach Adler recommends in this book!  My son considers himself lucky to have had the opportunity to utilize coach Adler's expertise to improve his game.
2001702
My grandson loves the book and it has some great hockey stories.
2855318
This book, in my opinion, is basically a gift from Sherry Ross to the diehard hockey fans of the world.

I read and re-read mine all the time during the NHL season, to

keep up on the many players as they appear in the games I watch or listen to.

Thank you, Ms. Ross, for this wonderful handbook on the ever-changing group of men whose talents are truly the main attraction to the great game of NHL Hockey.
3912589
I am a clueless hockey mom and I needed this!
3221912
This book answered more hockey questions than I knew to ask.  The material is presented in a clear, straight-forward manner with plenty of helpful diagrams and hints to make anyone successful at coaching hockey.  If you're a coach, it will serve as your ultimate guide.  If you're a hockey parent, it will show you what the coach can and should be doing for your child and the team.
2193302
Although I am not very familiar with the 'Hockey The NHL Way' series, this book is a great buy! Many of the pictues in the book are not only of NHL goaltenders, but of young players in the minor and 'pee wee' type leagues. It is written in very simple language, so it's not a difficult read for younger players. Although those of us a little older may find it a tad simplistic, the advice is pretty much what you'll find in any other 300 page book on goaltending, only it's something you can whip through in about 20 minutes. Practical as a quick-reference type thing for those of us older folks who are just getting into the game (if the kiddie pictures don't damage your ego too much, that is!).
Loaded with full color photos and practical advice on how to play well, play fair, and be prepared; it also offers more technically oriented information like the strengths and weaknesses of both the stand-up and butterfly styles of goaltending, as well as the proper way to take care of equipment.
Other things about this book I found to be noteworthy:
- the entire book is written in a format that is not gender specific, and although all the pictures are of young boys or NHL players, there is a quote by Danielle Dube; goaltender of the Canadian Women's National Hockey Team. I have yet to find anything in most of the other books I've purchased that includes any input from female players, or is non-gender specific ... a great book for female goaltenders!
- there is some pretty amazing advice on the less technical and physiological elemets of goaltending, like how to be prepared and how to maintain a good level of concentration, as well as team work and good sportsmanship.
- there is a strong emphasis on non-violent competition.
- the book includes some very basic stretches and exercises for young goaltenders.
All in all this book is valuable for just about anyone who is still learning about the wonderful world of netminding. Most definately a great buy for hockey moms and dads as well, since it's a quick read that will help you undrestand what your child needs as a young goaltender, and what s/he needs to work on to improve. The good majority of the book is full colour photos, but it's cheap and the advice is practical. A pretty good investment by my standards!
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Such a great, sturdy book with rhymes about hockey gear etc.  If my 2-1/2 year old grandson loses this book, I will buy it again, I love it!  We are a total hockey family of course!
1933313
This hockey book will help me a lot in my study of old time hockey. Especially 1920s, 30s, 40s, 50s and the Stanley Cup. And the quick delivery helped, thanks.
1580706
I'd consider myself an intermediate hockey player and found this to be a helpful and entertaining book.

Rather than describe skills and technique with blocks of text, the book starts with a crisp, high-resolution photo of NHL action showing the technique, then breaks it down with a concise instruction.  I did pick up a few good ideas and tips for saucer passing, quick shots, and skating.

Also, it's a beautiful book.  The pictures are gorgeous.  You can flip through it like a coffee table book rather than just read and re-read pages of words.

Recommended for any hockey player, especially for parents of younger kids who play.  Seeing star NHL'ers demonstrating the technique in an actual NHL game would be a lot more inspirational for them.
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My son and I wanted more teams for our table hockey, so we could have a playoff style tournament.
The stiga Colorado Avalanche NHL table top hockey team pack that we ordered was delivered in a timely maner.
The players fit and finish was similar to the original players that came with the game, I would have liked a little more attention to detail, such as different numbers on the players, just a little more detail in general would be significant.
 The players fit was acceptable, most went on their post well, but one needed a help, I just trimmed a little material from the hole and the rookie was in his first game.
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I bought this for a pseudo-nephew for Christmas.  At first he was not very excited about it but once we started playing he really liked it and his dad is a big hockey fan that enjoyed playing the game with his son.  I really like that it makes you learn the hockey team names and I'm sure his Dad liked that, too.  It ended up being a hit, but I don't think it is a game with much longevity due to it's simplicity.  But that is okay, what does when you are a kid?!
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As a huge Avery fan, I was thrilled that he finally wrote a book and it was as great as I thought it would be. So much so, that I bought copies for even my non hockey loving friends. The behind the scenes stories and life in the locker room were awesome. He's def a great guy off the ice and he was one hell of a hockey player on the ice. Good luck Sean!
509825
If you have ever played the game of hockey you will appreciate this detailed plot about a young talented kid who is on the brink of greatness but has many hurdles to jump to get there. If you haven't ever played, you will like the way the author gives the reader a detail peak into the behind the scenes world of pro-hockey. You can tell Strain has played at many levels as he does a masterful job detailing every nuance of the game, from the description of the banter in the locker rooms to the details of practice and the players actions on the ice. He does a great job creating a cast of characters that we have all encountered as hockey players at every level. From the cocky loud mouthed guy nobody really likes, to the seasoned veterans who offer advice and look out for young guys. He also includes the off ice drama that comes with being young and finding yourself in a new world of fame and potential fortune. I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves hockey. I can only hope this will be the first book of many more to come from Strain.
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This is a must have for anybody trying to develop their hockey skills!  For more information and some great applications, check out "HowToHockey" on YouTube.