Smith, Elliott, 1976-

Hockey's greatest myths and legends / by Elliott Smith. - 32 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm. - Sports illustrated kids: sports greatest myths and legends .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: The myth of six -- Cursed conference trophies -- Octopus luck? -- A not-so-golden miracle -- Superstar superstitions -- Special cup?

"Did the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team really win the gold medal by beating the Soviet Union in 1980? Do Detroit Red Wings fans really throw octopuses onto the ice at home games? Do hockey players really get to take the Stanley Cup home with them? Get ready to learn the real stories behind these and other great hockey myths and legends!"--

Ages 9-11 Capstone Press. Grades 4-6 Capstone Press.

ISBN: 9781669003632 9781669040316

LCCN: 2022025129

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Hockey--Miscellanea.
Hockey--History.
Legends.

LC Class. No.: GV847.25 / .S546 2023

Dewey Class. No.: 796.356