Author: Brett Matlock
Publisher: University of Regina Press
ISBN: 9780889772397
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 224

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Subtitle on cover: And other stories every sports fan should know.

Author: Roy MacGregor
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0771054815
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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In February 2002, the greatest hockey teams this country could muster headed to Salt Lake City to compete in the Winter Olympics. Our men and women hoped to go all the way to the finals, but it had been fifty long years since the Canadians had won Olympic gold. In the past, they had come close – it was just that luck always seemed to be against them. This time, however, their chances to end the long drought were good. The women looked set for a medal – although the all-powerful American team stood between them and the ultimate prize. The Canadian men faced strong opponents, too, but prospects were good for the all-star team assembled by the great Wayne Gretzky. And this time, both teams had a secret weapon. So secret, in fact, they didn’t even know it existed. At first. Like all good secrets this one was too good not to pass along. Under the surface at centre ice, Trent Evans had hidden a Canadian loonie. The expert ice maker had been invited down from Edmonton to help install the ice for the Games, and this was his little good-luck charm for our Olympic hockey teams. Perhaps, he figured, the guys could use some “home ice” advantage. A Loonie for Luck is the true story of that loonie and the magic it wove at Salt Lake City. It follows Wayne Gretzky, Trent Evans, and the men’s and women’s teams through their time at the Games. And it pays tribute to the role of superstition and chance in hockey – a part of the sport not always acknowledged, but one that brings real magic to the game. With the close co-operation of Wayne Gretzky and Trent Evans, Roy MacGregor tells the inside story of how the coin came to be in Trent Evans’ pocket and then buried under centre ice. He tells how, throughout the Games, the loonie was in danger of being uncovered as the secret began to spread, and how, as the tournament progressed, with the players in need of every break they could get, the good luck miraculously held. This true story, brilliantly illustrated by Bill Slavin, is full of suspense, humour, and charm. It will delight every Canadian who felt a surge of pride for our athletes at Salt Lake City.

Author: Laurel Zeisler
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810878631
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 451

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The earliest forms of ice hockey developed over the centuries in numerous cold weather countries. In the 17th century, a game similar to hockey was played in Holland known as kolven. But the modern sport of ice hockey arose from the efforts of college students and British soldiers in eastern Canada in the mid-19th century. Since then, ice hockey has moved from neighborhood lakes and ponds to international competitions, such as the Summit Series and the Winter Olympics. Historical Dictionary of Ice Hockey traces the history and evolution of hockey in general, as well as individual topics, from their beginnings to the present, through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary has more than 600 cross-referenced entries on the players, general managers, managers, coaches, and referees, as well as entries for teams, leagues, rules, and statistical categories. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about ice hockey.

Author: Tammi Salzano
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
ISBN: 9780545177399
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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The Deluxe Canadian Coin Collecting Album will show kids that anyone can be a numismatist. It will also explain that a numismatist is just a fancy word for coin collector. This rewarding pastime has its place in history, and now Canadian kids can start collections of their very own! This entertaining and informative kit gives kids everything they need to become collectors, with a book that explains the history of coins and how they are made, and provides details on each coin to be collected. The album has space to snap in 69 coins, from the common circulation versions to the special commemorative coins produced for Canada's Centennial, through the Millenium, to the Vancouver Olympic Games. Don't be surprised to find your kids liftingsofa cushions, clearning out drawers, an demanding to see the change from the groceries as they enjoy the treasure hunt--and learn about Canadian history as they do it!

Author: Joanne Ireland
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1633199029
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 256

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All Oilers fans have marveled at highlights of The Great One, and have felt that excitement coming back to Oil Country with phenom Connor McDavid. But only real fans can immediately recall Ryan Smyth's third-period hat trick in the 2006 playoffs or have hit the road to support their team in enemy territory. 100 Things Oilers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true Edmonton fans. Whether you were there in person for the Wayne Gretzky era, or whether the first game you attend is at the new Rogers Place, these are the 100 things every fan needs to know and do in their lifetime. Experienced sportswriter Joanne Ireland has collected every essential piece of Oilers knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom.

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Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1442955376
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 346

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Author: Kai Hansen
Publisher: Relocation 101: Books,Canada
ISBN: 0973871008
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 182

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Author: John Robert Colombo
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1459700287
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 251

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Few people have read as widely in the field of Canadiana as has John Robert Colombo. The curiosity of this Toronto writer, editor, and anthologist knows few if any bounds when it comes to the lore, literature, history, culture, and character of Canada. He has an inquiring mind and he seems able to find national and even international twists to subjects of interest or importance. Fascinating Canada, his latest book, is the product of over half a century of research, reading, writing, and thinking. Some years ago the author produced a trilogy of question-and-answer books 1,000 Questions about Canada, 999 Questions about Canada, 1,000 Questions about Canada. The first two were published by Doubleday Canada, the third one in 2001 by Dundurn Press. The same format is adapted to the material in the present book, but this time the majority of the questions are short whereas a good many of the answers are quite long discussions of the subjects at hand: concise questions followed by considered answers. Here is a book about the Canadian past, present, and future. The information in Fascinating Canada is organized under four headings (People, Places, Things, Ideas) and there is a detailed Index for ready reference. This book may serve as a work of popular reference, but it has been written to stimulate inquiry and spark the sense of surprise in the minds of readers who know something about this amazing country but perhaps not as much as the author. Open this book and begin to read ... and match wits with author and researcher John Robert Colombo.

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Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 1594853274
Category : Winter Olympics
Languages : en
Pages : 256

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Author: Jack Canfield
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1453280359
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 400

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Written by fellow Canadians from Cape Breton Island to Prince Edward Island, from Montreal to Vancouver, this book reveals the people, the history and the special moments that give Canada such a distinctive charm and character.