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

**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 Breakers* is 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 e**ngaging 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 Breakers* covers 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 This encyclopedic guide is the perfect addition to any sports library!