The Stanley Cup is the goal in hockey--just ask the Chicago Blackhawks and their fans, who are still grinning about their win this year after a 49-year drought. And a few of these same Blackhawks might just end up someday being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Since its inception in 1945, 244 players have received that honour, and this companion book presents each inductee on a two-page spread featuring stats, facts, quotes, and thoughts on what it means to be in the Hall. With more than 400 photos and illustrations, this book is a must for any hockey fan.
- Good Times 2010 09 30
This book is a whopper at 544 pages. Included are profiles on every inductee and more than 400 photos! And it's cover price is just $19.95 which means you should be able to get this book under $15 most places.... After seeing these beautiful pages, you'll definitely be looking to add this to your collection.
- Joe Pelletier Hockey Book Review.com 2010 07 10
Hockey fans throughout North America will enjoy this beautiful and richly illustrated record of the lives and careers of the nearly 400 players, builders, and on-ice officials whose signal contributions to hockey, and not merely the National Hockey League, have led to their enshrinement in the Hall of Fame located in Toronto. Beginning with Sid Abel and concluding with Steve Yzerman, the interested reader is treated to a brief account of the exploits of these fascinating athletes, enhanced here by the inclusion of photos depicting long-ago greats in their varied equipment and arenas. Notable as well are the vignettes explaining interesting trivia--such as "Who was born in Australia or Taiwan?"--and answers to trick questions such as which cities possess a small-size Stanley Cup trophy. The compilation of information on the female and European Hall of Famers is also noteworthy. This is a perfect addition to the reference and sporting sections of school and public libraries; for all hockey fans, young and old.
- Gilles Renaud Library Journal 2010 11 15
Every hockey fan appreciates the greatest players of all-time, especially those enshrined into the Hockey Hall of Fame. This book features forewords by Pat Lafontaine, Andy Bathgate, Luc Robitaille and Bryan Trottier. Their stories share their feelings about being selected into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The Official Guide to the Players of the Hockey Hall of Fame provides statistics, biographies and photographs of every Honoured Member. There are quotes about the players along with trivia. Hockey fans will appreciate this book in their stocking this Christmas.
- Hometown Hockey, Ontario Minor Hockey Association 2010 12
This hockey historian's bible, a gem for any fan of the game, includes photos, stats and biographies of every player in the hockey shrine. Perhaps the definitive reference to date.
- Dave Stubbs Montreal Gazette 2010 12 09
A book that will be hard to resist for anyone interested in the position between the posts. It has great photos, profiles of the 33 goalies in the Hockey Hall of Fame, and an essay by ex-NHLer Brian Hayward on the question of whether goalies are crazy.
- Waterloo Region Record 2010 11 27
A wonderful pocket-sized guide, perfect to have close by while watching the game. Two full pages are devoted to every NHL player in the Hockey Hall of Fame, in alphabetical order from Sid Abel to Steve Yzerman.
- Waterloo Region Record 2010 11 27
This hockey historian's bible includes photos, stats and bios of every player in the hockey shrine. Perhaps the definitive reference to date.
- Dave Stubbs Ottawa Citizen Holiday Gift Guide 2010 12 12
This guide is a great introduction to hockey's greatest players and hockey fans will be delighted with all the information provided, including some of the anecdotes in the biographical information, such as the fact that Tim Horton was "nicknamed" 'Mister Magoo' because of his poor eyesight and 'Superman' because of his strength (p. 239) or that Stan Mikita was "one of only four players (with Alex Delvecchio, Steve Yzerman, and Mike Modano) to play at least 20 seasons with only one organization". Hockey fans and hockey trivia buffs of all ages will enjoy this publication.
- Victoria Powell Resource Links 2010 12 01
