The Big Book of Hockey Trivia

2005

A trivia guide, covering all things hockey, features more than eight hundred questions and records, as well as stories, historic milestones, and informative stats.

Author: Don Weekes

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ISBN: 1553651197

Category: Reference

Page: 572

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A trivia guide, covering all things hockey, features more than eight hundred questions and records, as well as stories, historic milestones, and informative stats.
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The Biggest Book of Hockey Trivia

2009-09-21

Hockey trivia master Don Weekes has cherry-picked more than 800 of his most compelling trivia questions and records to create this authoritative collection.

Author: Don Weekes

Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd

ISBN: 9781553654568

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 569

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It's not only the biggest book on NHL trivia-it's also the best! Following the successful The Big Book of Hockey Trivia, here's The Biggest Book of Hockey Trivia. Don Weekes has cherry-picked more than eight hundred of the most compelling trivia questions and records. Irreverent, captivating, and even bizarre, these entertaining stories, historic milestones, and informative stats capture the essence of the game today.
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World Class Hockey Trivia

2009-11

Hockey isn’t just a Canadian obsession — the sport boasts fans from around the globe, and it has been played extensively at the international level.

Author: Don Weekes

Publisher: Greystone Books

ISBN: 9781926812366

Category: Games & Activities

Page: 152

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Hockey isn’t just a Canadian obsession — the sport boasts fans from around the globe, and it has been played extensively at the international level. Whether at the Olympics, the World Juniors, or special games like the infamous 1972 Summit Series between Canada and the Soviet Union, international hockey has a rich history, and plenty of trivia for die-hard fans.
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Red Hot Hockey Trivia

2003

This jam-packed collection is a must for dyed-in-the-wool hockey trivia fans -- or fanatics.

Author: Don Weekes

Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd

ISBN: 9781550548433

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 122

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Red Hot Hockey Trivia lets you face off with quizmaster Don Weekes, master of hockey lore and author of over 19 books on hockey trivia. Filled with an action-packed assortment of multiple-choice and true-or-false questions, crosswords, pencil games, and puzzles, the book offers hundreds of interesting facts about the hockey legends of the past and today's hottest stars. Loaded with amazing stories, little-known facts, and stats about the coolest game on earth, Red Hot Hockey Trivia will challenge serious fans, enlighten the novice, and supply hours of fun for all ages. This jam-packed collection is a must for dyed-in-the-wool hockey trivia fans -- or fanatics.
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Jaw Dropping Hockey Trivia

2011-11-01

From glorious victories to hilarious interview quotes, the greatest sport on ice is crammed, in all its zany glory, into this terrific trivia collection.

Author: Don Weekes

Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd

ISBN: 9781926812991

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 144

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From the scoring exploits of historic greats like Gordie Howe, Dit Clapper and Joe Malone to hockey heroics ripped from yesterday's headlines—including the wild 2011 Cup final between the Boston Bruins and the Vancouver Canucks—these quizzes and games will test the knowledge and stoke the passions of hockey fans everywhere. In eight cleverly constructed theme chapters, among them a chapter on swashbuckling Stanley Cup clashes and another on the on-ice drama at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, renowned hockey trivia master Don Weekes takes the reader on a colourful journey through hockey lore. From glorious victories to hilarious interview quotes, the greatest sport on ice is crammed, in all its zany glory, into this terrific trivia collection.
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The Big Book of Canadian Trivia

2009-04-27

After leaving hockey in 2000, Rheaume worked as director of marketing for
Mission Hockey in Irving, California, for three years, where she helped market
and develop hockey equipment for girls. She then worked for two years in
Milwaukee as ...

Author: Mark Kearney

Publisher: Dundurn

ISBN: 1770706143

Category: Reference

Page: 504

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Here in one big book is all the trivia and facts about Canada anyone needs to know. The Big Book is jam-packed with facts and stories. There are stories of important Canadian artifacts and history including what became of Canada’s World War II spy camp. All regions and provinces are covered, as well as important Canadian figures like John Molson, Elizabeth Arden and Russ Jackson. If that isn’t enough there will also be pieces explaining whatever happened to such Canadian icons as the last spike, the first skidoo and the first Tim Hortons donut shop. Some of the items are "classics." Others are little known facts. Approximately 25% of the material has never before appeared in print. This fascinating Big Book brings together for the first time in one package the most notable facts and trivia from the archives of the trivia guys’ collection.
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Hockey Hall of Fame Book of Trivia

2017-10-24

In this second edition, hockey trivia guru Don Weekes looks to stump readers with a centennial-anniversary themed chapter containing questions to tickle novices and pros alike with clues that span the NHL's 100 years.

Author: Don Weekes

Publisher: Hockey Hall of Fame

ISBN: 1770859543

Category: Games & Activities

Page: 320

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Think you know hockey? Think again! Hockey Hall of Fame Book of Trivia features the most distinguished and influential men and women who have ever played the game, policed the ice or called the shots from the bench and the boardroom. In this second edition, hockey trivia guru Don Weekes looks to stump readers with a centennial-anniversary themed chapter containing questions to tickle novices and pros alike with clues that span the NHL's 100 years. Divided into eight fascinating chapters, 175 questions and eight compelling games challenge you with the best of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Try your luck with questions such as these: Superstars Evgeni Malkin and Ilya Kovalchuk wear sweater numbers honoring which Hall of Fame member? How many of the five Canadian skaters on the ice when Darryl Sittler scored the climactic 1976 Canada Cup-winner later became Hall members? Which modern-day player entered the Hall of Fame having scored the highest percentage of his team's total goals in one season? Which NHL 500-goal-scorer waited the longest for Hall recognition after his retirement? Fully illustrated with more than 300 images, Hockey Hall of Fame Book of Trivia will enlighten novice fans, challenge die-hard fans and provide fun for anyone interested in hockey and the Hockey Hall of Fame. Hockey Hall of Fame Book of Trivia is the official Hockey Hall of Fame trivia book. The Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum in Toronto, Ontario, honors and preserves the history of ice hockey and those who have made outstanding contributions and achievements in the development of the game.
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The Big Book of Ice Hockey

2020-03-05

The Big Book of Ice Hockey is an entertaining, instructive and interesting Trivia & Facts book about the Ice Hockey.

Author: Bill O'Neill

Publisher: Lak Publishing

ISBN: 1648450172

Category: Games & Activities

Page: 142

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The Big Book of Ice Hockey is an entertaining, instructive and interesting Trivia & Facts book about the Ice Hockey. Whether you're a long-time fan of ice hockey, or if you're just looking for answers to troublesome trivia questions in your latest game of Trivial Pursuit, this book is for you.
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The Original Six Hockey Trivia Book

2010-05-25

Mike Leonetti. The Original Six Hockey Trivia Book “The Rocket”—Maurice
Richard “Mr. Hockey”—Gordie Howe “The Big M”—Frank Mahovlich “The Golden
Jet”—Bobby Hull. The Original Six Hockey Trivia Book.

Author: Mike Leonetti

Publisher: HarperCollins Canada

ISBN: 9781443400091

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 192

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Remember when it was just Montreal, Toronto, New York, Detroit, Boston and Chicago? Veteran hockey writer Mike Leonetti certainly does, and he’s got a brand new trivia book to prove it! The Original Six Hockey Trivia Book challenges fans’ knowledge of the NHL’s most storied and glorious franchises. With more than 800 questions and answers—categorized by team and covering memorable games, records and awards, trades and outstanding players—the book also features more than 150 photos. And it’s not just for those old enough to remember when the NHL only included six teams: The Original Six Hockey Trivia Book skates right into the 2006–2007 season with fascinating lore on the six teams that will stump even the most avid of fans. Here’s what you can expect: Detroit Red Wings: Gordie Howe broke Maurice Richard’s all-time goal-scoring record when he scored his 545th career goal on November 10, 1963, versus which opponent and what netminder? Montreal Canadiens: Named head coach of the Canadiens for the 2006–2007 season, this former Hab was a three-time Stanley Cup winner (twice with Montreal, once with Dallas). Name him. Toronto Maple Leafs: When Darryl Sittler had his 10-point night against Boston on February 7, 1976, one other Leaf player scored two goals and added two assists in the Leafs 11–4 victory. Who was this other high-scoring Leaf?
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The Unofficial Guide to Hockey s Most Unusual Records

2003-03

Irreverent, entertaining and informative, here are more than three hundred unusual statistics that capture the essence of the game.

Author: Don Weekes

Publisher: Greystone Books

ISBN: 9781926812304

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 240

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Irreverent, entertaining and informative, here are more than three hundred unusual statistics that capture the essence of the game. Hockey trivia master Don Weekes and sports columnist Kerry Banks have gathered amazing stories and little-known facts that will delight hockey fans both young and old. Find out which NHL player had the most concussions in a career, how many millionaires are playing in the NHL, which team had the worst games-to-goals ratio, which player had the biggest drop in goal production after a fifty-goal season, who had the most fights in one season and much, much more. Packaged in a handy pocket-size format, The Unofficial Guide to Hockey’s Most Unusual Records strips the game down to its rawest form and shows us the true nature of hockey today.
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The Unofficial Guide to Even More of Hockey s Most Unusual Records

2004-09

In this third book in their Unofficial Guide series, hockey trivia mavens Don Weekes and Kerry Banks delineate that rarefied realm of play: the twilight zone of hockey stats.

Author: Don Weekes

Publisher: Greystone Books

ISBN: 9781926812298

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 240

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Skate into the wild, wild world of bizarre hockey records. Every fan knows that the red and blue lines define the zones of the world’s fastest game. But in their third Unofficial guide to the NHL’s most unusual records, trivia mavens Don Weekes and Kerry Banks paint another line across the rink, one that delineates that rarefied realm of play: the twilight zone of hockey stats. A world apart from your standard off-the-shelf record book, Weekes and Banks’ "More Unusual Hockey Records" reveals never-before-published stats in a unique and concise storytelling format that takes the hockey-record genre to another level of fascination. From Abel to Zamboni, this trivia hound’s insider guide covers more than 500 hockey milestones, and not only from the well-known champions of goal-scoring and goal-saving but from those unsung heroes and zeroes who skated away from the game without fanfare . . until now. It’s all here in the authors’ latest compelling compilation of oddball stories, one-of-a-kind feats and wildly informative stats. "More Unusual Hockey Records" is a trivia must-have that hockey fans will devour cover to cover.
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The Ultimate Hockey Quiz Book

2000-08

History, players, personalities, and hundreds of little-known facts and trivia on every team in the NHL and the old Western Hockey League, compiled by Brian McFarlane host of Hockey Night in Canada for 27 years and author of over 40 books ...

Author: Brian McFarlane

Publisher: Firefly Books Limited

ISBN: 1552095436

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 160

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History, players, personalities, and hundreds of little-known facts and trivia on every team in the NHL and the old Western Hockey League, compiled by Brian McFarlane host of Hockey Night in Canada for 27 years and author of over 40 books on hockey.
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The Hockey Trivia Book

1984

Author: Bruce C. Cooper

Publisher: Human Kinetics

ISBN: 0880112336

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 141

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The Ultimate Canadian Sports Trivia Book

2001-09-01

Frank Mahovlich, or “The Big M” as he was fondly known, broke into the NHL
during the 1957–58 season, and beat out another rookie superstar by the name
of Bobby Hull for the Rookie of the Year Award. A perennial all-star, Mahovlich ...

Author: Edward Zawadzki

Publisher: Dundurn

ISBN: 9781459721357

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 218

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What Canadian was the first black man to win a world championship in boxing? Who scored the first regular-season goal in NHL history? Who is the only Canadian in the Baseball Hall of Fame? On water, ice, grass, or mud, in the air or on the ground, sports have been a part of Canadian life since before Confederation - even before the invention of hockey. Canada’s Ultimate Sports Trivia Guy, Edward Zawadzki, has ventured into the far reaches of the nation’s sports history to bring together this dynamic collection of facts and oddities. The Ultimate Canadian Sports Trivia Book will entertain and enlighten sports fans of all eras, and will challenge both the jock-quiz novice and the sports trivia junkie. What athlete once challenged and beat a horse in an endurance race? What Canadians have won the Boston Marathon? The answers are here in The Ultimate Canadian Sports Trivia Book.
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The Big Book of Hockey for Kids Second Edition

2017-09-26

What are some of the most historic hockey games? How does the salary cap work, anyway? This book looks to answer all those questions and more, equipping the hockey fan with everything they need to know about hockey.

Author: Eric Zweig

Publisher: Scholastic Canada

ISBN: 9781443148672

Category: Hockey

Page: 136

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Find out everything there is to know about hockey in this bestselling volume, redesigned, revised and updated! Who are the "Original Six"? How many cities have had their hockey team move . . . only to get a team later on? What are some of the most historic hockey games? How does the salary cap work, anyway? This book looks to answer all those questions and more, equipping the hockey fan with everything they need to know about hockey. From the beginning of the game to the billion dollar industry that it is today, fans will learn the A to Z of hockey. This updated edition includes updates statistics and records, new content about careers in hockey, the latest on equipment, expanded information on women's hockey PLUS twice as many photographs!
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Great Athletes

2010

Albion Press , 2003 . Conner , Floyd . Hockey's Most Wanted : The Top Ten Book
of Wicked Slapshots , Bruising Goons , and Ice Oddities . Washington , D.C .:
Brassey's , 2002 . Weekes , Don . The Big Book of Hockey Trivia . Berkeley , Calif
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Author: Rafer Johnson

Publisher: Salem PressInc

ISBN: 1587654849

Category: Biography & Autobiography

Page: 380

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Features athletes who excel in sports associated with the Summer and Winter Olympics.
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BIG BOOK OF AMAZING FACTS

2002

The name hockey comes from a French word , hoquet , which means " hooked
stick " and probably referred to the curved sticks used in field hockey . Ice hockey
became so popular in Canada that Baron Stanley of Preston , the British ...

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Big Nate True or False Trivia King

2014-05-21

Fun Facts and Trivia Tidbits Quiz Game Books G Whiz. 53. After studying at the
Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Peirce taught art at New York
highschool for about 3 years. 54. Peirce hates hockey because it is the game for
 ...

Author: G Whiz

Publisher: GWhizBooks.com

ISBN: 9781498997157

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Get the bundle package of your favorite G Whiz titles and save! Did you know Big Nate was actually the nickname he gave his older brother while they were growing up? Or did you know Big Nate books have been on the New York Times Bestseller list for more than a year and also appear in 200 newspapers in the U.S? What are the amazing facts of Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce? Do you know the answers to the questions above? Laugh and learn with 101 Amazing Facts and take the True or False? or Trivia King Quiz Game Books to challenge yourself to a round of trivia ! For the first time, G Whiz Books is now available in bundle packages, bringing you FUN and EDUCATION simultaneously that is safe for the whole family. Tips & Tricks to Enhance Reading Experience • Enter "G Whiz" after your favorite title to see if publication exists! ie) Book Name G Whiz • Enter "G Whiz Books" to search for entire catalogue! • Look for the bundle packages and trilogy sets for deals and save! • Submit a review to join G Whiz Crew and the Wall of Contributors! “Get ready for fun, down-to-earth, and amazing facts that keep you laughing & learning!" - G Whiz DISCLAIMER: This work is a derivative work not to be confused with the original title. It is a collection of facts from reputable sources generally known to the public with source URLs for further reading. It is unofficial and unaffiliated with respective parties of the original title in any way. Due to the nature of research, no content shall be deemed authoritative nor be used for citation purposes. Refined and tested for quality, we provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back.
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Quill Quire

2009

Collection of lexicon puzzles , half of which are crosswords and half of which are
word searches . NIM , Oct. HUMOUR / TRIVIA THE BIGGEST BOOK OF HOCKEY
TRIVIA , Don Weekes ; $ 18 pa . 978-1-55365-456-8,576 pp . DGL , Sept.

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ISBN: NWU:35556039241146

Category: Book industries and trade

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The Best Book of Hockey Facts Stats

2004

ALEXEI YASHIN Name : Alexei Yashin Born : November 5 , 1973 , Sverdlovsk ,
Russia Shoots : Right Height : 6 - 3 Weight : 225 " He ' s always been a great
player . . . He ' s hard to contain now . ” - Toronto center Darcy Tucker on Alexei ...

Author: Dan Weber

Publisher: Buffalo, N.Y. ; Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books

ISBN: 155407021X

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 304

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Over its info-packed 304 pages, The Best Book of Hockey Facts and Stats records all the players and all the important games and series-including every Stanley Cup game and every All-Star game. Also included are details of all the trophies awarded to the best players, such as the Georges Vezina for best goalie, the Art Ross Trophy, and the trophy awarded in honor of Maurice "Rocket" Richard. Player listings are loaded with information: personal stats, such as where a player was born, his height and weight, and career scoring totals and trophies won to date, plus the complete story of the player's career. The Best Book of Hockey Facts and Stats features: The teams in the NHL The Stanley Cup winners Great players Great games Famous arenas Hockey statistics Hockey records The history of professional hockey. The Best Book of Hockey Facts and Stats not only chronicles the growth of this popular sport, the authors' entertaining and readable style reveals their passion for the great game of hockey.
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