Most Popular Books by Eric Zweig

One of the Original Six NHL teams, the Detroit Red Wings are revered for having 58 players inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, appearing numerous times in the playoffs, and winning four Stanley Cups. This book features historic and contemporary images, and quick-reference infographic charts for statistics buffs.

The sons of Icelandic immigrants and friends since boyhood, the Winnipeg Falcons were a superbly talented team of just eight players who brought home Canada''s first Olympic gold medal in hockey in 1920. But before they became world champions, the Falcons endured years of prejudice on and off the ice. Author and renowned hockey historian Eric Zweig brings to life the fascinating story of the little team that wouldn''t quit. Fry Reading Level - 4.6

By the author of the bestselling Hockey Hall of Fame Book of True Stories. Everyone who follows popular sports has a question... to be answered, debated or confirmed. Sometimes the question promotes a whole new story that leads to another... The Mammoth Book of Hockey Trivia is loaded with hockey facts and history by its master documentor, Eric Zweig. This book has all that you''d expect and much more! Top scorers, great goaltenders, dominant defensemen, the origins of NHL "original six" teams and their forerunners, the expansion teams that changed the game to a faster style and the European players that changed how hockey is played at every level. And how great competitions between teams created "one year wonders," and how great dynasties were formed, won -- and lost. But there is more: Where did "Newsy" Lalonde get his nickname? When did Bobby Hull lose his hair and get a toupee? What was the showdown between Jacques Plante and his coach Toe Blake, that changed the face of goaltending? Were Mr Hockey and Mr Elbows the same player? Before he started a doughnut company who was the strongest player in the NHL? The Mammoth Book of Hockey Trivia is packed with history, statistics, quotes, funny stories and the heartbreak of losses and injuries... And almost every fact that what one could want to know about the teams, the players and the game. Each of the 400 pages has sidebars and fact-highlights in full color, to catch the eye and entertain the debater who wants quick facts. But there are also full histories of teams, players, coaches and reporters who were -- and are -- part of the universe of people who played the sport of professional hockey -- and have an interesting story to tell.

Score big with this latest collection of hockey facts and fun! What do Connor Bedard, John Tavares, Aaron Ekblad, Connor McDavid, Sean Day, and Shane Wright have in common? Who are the original six of the PWHL? Who scored the fastest goal in the NHL? Find these answers to these questions -- and many more! -- along with the latest records and quirky hockey history. With cartoon illustrations and action photos, this all-new collection is a perfect recreational read for young fans of Canada''s greatest game.

Updated to include the 2012-13 season and the 2014 Winter Olympics, this new edition of The Official NHL Hockey Treasures tells the history of the sport through hundreds of photographs and an exhaustively researched text. As always, it covers the great players and games, and scores with 30 awesome interactive facsimiles of hockey memorabilia! The artifacts include newspaper reports from the NHL''s first games, letters from the NHL''s President, player contracts, collectible hockey cards, and much more.

See below for English description. Savez-vous quel match de la LNH a duré le plus longtemps? Quel est le plus jeune joueur de la LNH à mettre la rondelle dans le filet à ce jour? Et qui était le plus vieux joueur à participer aux Jeux olympiques? L''expert Eric Zweig marque des points avec un autre ouvrage rempli d''infos, d''histoires et de faits amusants sur le hockey. Découvrez le comptable qui a joué un seul soir dans la LNH (et a gagné!), les débuts fulgurants de la mascotte Gritty et ce que le crottin de cheval et la technologie DEL ont en commun. Apprenez-en plus sur les ligues, comme celle dans laquelle jouent les Swamp Rabbits et celle dans laquelle Wayne Gretzky a commencé en tant que professionnel (indice : ce n''est pas la LNH!). Toute cette info est dans le livre avec les dernières statistiques, des photos et des bandes dessinées. Do you know about the longest-ever NHL game? The youngest NHL player to put the biscuit in the basket? The oldest Olympian? Hockey expert Eric Zweig scores with another volume of hockey facts, stories and fun. Read about the accountant who played in the NHL for one night only- and won!-and the viral debut of Gritty, plus find out what horse poop and LED technology have in common. Get the low-down on leagues, from where the Swamp Rabbits play to where Wayne Gretzky first played pro (hint, it''s not the NHL!). It''s all here, plus the latest stats and records, with photos and cartoons throughout. Original title: More Hockey Trivia for Kids

Like most Original Six teams, the Boston Bruins'' roster has been packed with league-leading players for 93 years. A fascinating read for fans of the team and the game, this book features historic and contemporary images, and quick-reference infographic charts for statistics buffs.

With a population around 6,000 people in 1907, Kenora is -- and always will be -- the smallest town to produce a Stanley Cup champion. The town''s team -- the Thistles -- were huge talents! Like the Edmonton Oilers of the 1980s, the Kenora Thistles of the 1900s played an up-tempo, offensive game that delighted most fans but put off some traditionalists. The names Tommy Phillips, Si Griffis, Tom Hooper, and Billy McGimisie were as well known to hockey fans in their day as Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Paul Coffey, and Jari Kurri would be in theirs. Phillips, Griffis, Hooper, and McGimsie were the core of the Kenora Thistles. They all grew up together in the tiny town on the Lake of the Woods, and with the addition of another future Hall of Famer (hockey legend Art Ross), the team''s third try for the Stanley Cup in 1907 would be the charm. Hockey was already a national passion in Canada, and the game was in the early stages of its transition from amateur pastime to professional business ... even if there were already complaints that salaries were too much to high. For the Thistles, like Gretzky''s Oilers, the increased costs were soon too much to pay. The more things change, the more they stay the same...

The Hockey Hall of Fame is full of the best to ever hit the ice. But the path to hockey greatness is not all jaw-dropping saves and game-winning goals. In Hockey Hall of Fame True Stories, hockey historian and writer Eric Zweig shares exciting tales and trivia even the most dedicated puck head might not know. This book is overflowing with behind the scenes yarns of some of history''s greatest scoring sprees and winning seasons, as well as thrilling accounts of the off-ice curiosities, tragedies and heroics. Just a few of the stories featured in this fully illustrated volume are: the Guy Lafleur kidnapping plot the gambling scandals of Harry Cameron and Babe Pratt Newsy Lalonde''s heroic home rescue the 1972 Montreal Canadien''s motel fire the time Cy Denneny fell down a well. Hockey Hall of Fame True Stories is for the fans who want to take a deeper look at the lives of the players they idolize. You know the stars, the scores, and the stats. But do you know the stories?

Profiles some of the best hockey players of all time, covering prolific scorers, dominant defensemen, and great goalies.

All the facts that young hockey fans really want to know! What milestone did Connor McDavid hit in his February 17, 2021 game? How many points did Wayne Gretzky amass during his professional career? Who was the youngest goalie to play in the NHL? And which team had the longest trip to the Stanley Cup? Find out the answers to these questions and so many more, in this latest collection of hockey trivia for kids! This appealing digest is also loaded with illustrations and photos --- a perfect immersive read for young students of Canada''s greatest game!

A must-have for hockey fans, this comprehensive reference goes all the way back to the beginnings of the modern game in Montreal 125 years ago. Along with its thorough listing of stats for the NHL, the Olympics, the International Ice Hockey Federation, minor pro, international youth play, the amateur draft, and college and junior hockey, the book lists awards and all-stars, and tells the exciting stories of great teams and great players. Packed with colorful photos, its an irresistible guide to a sport with a fiercely devoted following.

Provides readers with a look at soccer--history, gear, stats, and players.

The teams! The trophies! The players! The mascots! . . . and more! Do you know about the longest-ever NHL game? The youngest NHL player to put the biscuit in the basket? The oldest Olympian? Hockey expert Eric Zweig scores with another volume of hockey facts, stories and fun. Read about the accountant who played in the NHL for one night only - and won! - and about the viral debut of Gritty. Find out what horse poop and LED technology have in common. Get the lowdown on leagues, from where the Swamp Rabbits play to where Wayne Gretzky first played pro (hint, it''s not the NHL!). It''s all here, plus the latest stats and records, with photos and illustrations throughout.

The complete story of Blue Jays baseball.