Ice Breakers : A Kids’ Guide to Hockey and the Greatest Players Who Changed the Game

Written and designed for kids ages 8 to 12,IceBreakersis a comprehensive look at the great sport of hockey, including everything from notable players both past and present to major historical moments, and more.

Meet over 80 hockey icons and learn the ins and outs of the game in this accessible, illustrated guide for kids ages 8 to 12.

Featuring a foreword by Jim Craig, a member of the legendary 1980 US Olympic hockey team,Ice Breakersis the kid-friendly reference book every hockey fan needs! Filled with information about iconic teams, long-winning dynasties, and heroes on the ice of the past and present, as well as engaging illustrations and bite-sized fun facts and stats, this guide provides an overview of the game, its players, and others, like coaches, who make it great.

Ice Breakerscovers everything you need to know about hockey, including:

• The original six NHL teams (Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, and Detroit Red Wings) and some of the greatest teams in history
• The best players to ever take the ice, from goaltenders like Jim Craig and Vladislav Tretiak to grinders like Bob Gainey and Brad Marchand
• Iconic coaches like Scotty Bowman, Peter Laviolette, and Herb Brooks, who have led their teams to victory
• Information about awards, fun stats, and important moments from hockey history