Hockey for Dummies | 
| Authors: John Davidson, John Steinbreder
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
List Price: $19.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 20048
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 0764552287
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.962
UPC: 785555022690
EAN: 9780764552281
Publication Date: September 28, 2000
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Amazon.com Review
Like its teammates in the Dummies series, Hockey for Dummies is cleverly organized and clearly focused, geared to both fans and players. It is filled with fun stuff such as lists of the 10 best things about the game, the 10 best players, the 10 best teams, and, given even a novice's inability to mistake hockey for Zen, the 10 best hitters. Hockey for Dummies also contains plenty of good, practical advice: Wayne Gretzky offers a clinic on passing, Mark Messier hosts one on face-offs, Brian Leetch counsels players in clinics on defense, and Ron Hextall teaches goaltending. Authors John Davidson and John Steinbreder explain rules, discuss equipment, and detail strategies. They even give pointers on how best to appreciate the game on television. It seems the only thing missing from Hockey for Dummies is a dental referral for the first time one of your incisors gets in the way of an errant puck.
Product Description
“Gives die-hard fans and newcomers to the sport the inside edge! —Scotty Bowman, NHL’s winningest coach and former coach of the Detroit Red Wings “Nothing gets by John Davidson. If the first edition didn’t already make you a fan, then this edition will!—Mark Messier, NHL All-Star “My dog, Blue, and I ran out to get Hockey For Dummies, 2nd Edition. We give it two paws up!—Don Cherry, former NHL coach and “Coaches Corner” commentator for Hockey Night in Canada “...a must read for all hockey fans! —John Vanbiesbrouck, former goaltender, New York Islanders “...the most comprehensive, easily understood source of hockey history and instruction I’ve ever come across. Not only was ‘JD’ a superb player in the NHL, he is also an extremely skilled commentator sharing his knowledge of the game with fans all over North America. From hat tricks to power plays, Hockey For Dummies provides the reader with the wisdom of an expert. —From the Foreword by Wayne Gretzky This updated edition of the bestselling guide to all things hockey is packed with illustrations and play-by-play descriptions, diagrams, and photos of the NHL’s greatest players. It tells you how to: - Gear up safely with the right equipment
- Improve your skills with drills
- Warm up mentally—and physically—before hitting the ice
- Respect rules and good sportsmanship
- Find US and Canadian leagues and camps
Former New York Ranger, John Davidson offers you plays only the pros know and tips for playing hockey at any level. And he fills you in on: - Hockey ABCs, its origins, positions, gear, rules, and more
- The complete NHL—explores the various leagues, greatest players, training, and tons of fascinating facts, figures, and priceless trivia
- The best ways to follow the game from the stands or on TV
- How the pros do it—includes tips from Gretzky on passing, Messier on winning face-offs, and other star players on how to play like a pro
From youth leagues to the secrets of the NHL greats, Hockey For Dummies, 3rd Edition is your total guide to this cool sport.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
 New Hockey Mom February 12, 2007
I ordered this book for a good general overview as my son has chosen to play hockey when no one else in our family has ever played before. I found it to be a great source of information for a beginner family. Highly recommend this book.
Hockey for Dummies November 10, 2005
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Very informative book. A must for new fans and old ones alike. Broken down into understandable terminology.
 Hockey? Not for me, thank you. May 10, 2004
1 out of 25 found this review helpful
I got this book as a gift. Boy, this person doesn't know me very well. I don't like hockey. And this book doesn't help matters. Not at all. Its boring, and there are no interesting characters or plotlines. These guys that wrote this book clearly tried hard to write an informative book. I guess I recommend it for people who are interested in hockey.
a good book for beginers and old fans alike November 1, 2003
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
this book was suprisingly very good. I really liked that it had a work out to follow and tips on playing from the pros to get you started playing hockey. It is also imformative for new hockey fans and fans like myself who have loved the game for some years now
No Longer a Dummy! October 11, 2003
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Hockey For Dummies was incredibly helpful when my son began playing the sport and we ended up getting so hooked that we started attending collegiate as well as professional hockey games. Nothing like a bunch of new hockey moms inquiring, "what is icing?" to which another replies, "it's something you put on a cake."The book's format was very easy to follow, so no matter what you want to learn (penalties, history, etc.) you will be able to get a no-nonsense answer to your inquiry. Understanding something about the sport makes it much more enjoyable to watch. I was particularly impressed with the guidelines for watching the games in person versus the televised ones.
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