Hockey's greatest myths and legends /

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by Smith, Elliott,
[ ] Series: Sports illustrated kids: sports greatest myths and legends Physical details: 32 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm. Subject(s): Hockey --Miscellanea. | Hockey --History. | Legends. Item type :
Location Call Number Status Date Due
Stratford Elementary 796.962 SMI Available

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!"-- Provided by publisher.

Ages 9-11 Capstone Press.

Grades 4-6 Capstone Press.