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The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the odds, overtaking the Detroit Red Wings to capture the legendary Stanley Cup. This commemorative book, officially licensed with the NHL, celebrates all the magical moments of the season, including the incredible 7th game of the series. Max Talbot's incredible 2 early goals in the 2nd period; goalie Marc-Andre Fleury's formidable saves in the last moments of the game; Evgeni Malkin's Conn-Smythe Trophy win; and superstar team captain Sidney Crosby are all celebrated in this collector's edition.
Sixteen teams qualified for the playoffs, and the Pittsburgh Penguins emerged victorious. This book chronicles the Penguins'championship year, from the first day of training camp and the team building decisions made at the executive level, to a recapping of each regular season game and playoff match-up. The Official Championship book is the definitive tribute to the Pittsburgh Penguins. It contains all the stats, facts and figures a hockey fan could ever want. It relives the greatest goals, the hardest fought line-ups, the injuries, the trades and the most memorable moments the Penguins enjoyed in their quest for the Cup. All told with stunning photography and the best hockey writing available. ...
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Hockey made its Olympic debut at the 1920 games in Antwerp. Canada’s lopsided victories on their way to the gold medal — 15-0 over Czechoslovakia, a 12-1 shellacking of Sweden — set the stage for what was to become a decades-long dominance. This book documents each Olympic appearance in exciting detail, complete with extensive archival photography and personal player accounts. ...
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All the facts, stats and personal stories about the world's best golfers. Straight from the leaderboard, Golf Now! captures the best and brightest personalities of the clubhouse. Tee off with Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh, Ernie Els, Annika Sorenstam, Michelle Wie, Mike Weir, Jim Furyk and many more. Read about their career highlights (and sand traps), their pressure putts and their tournament wins. Golf Now! covers both the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) and the Ladies Professional Golfers' Association (LPGA) tours, including the men's and women's U.S. Open, the Masters, the British Open, and the PGA and LPGA Championships. Profiles of the 70 best players are organized in categories that include: - The Cream of the Crop -- the best of the best
- Tour Veterans -- the seasoned players
- Big Hitters -- long-ball specialists
- Young Guns and Rookies -- stars of tomorrow
- International Stars -- the best from around the world
- Queens of the Clubs -- stars of the women's tour.
With its lively profiles, behind-the-scenes stories and fascinating statistics, Golf Now! is a book for every golf fan. ...
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The beginning of the 2008/2009 NHL season marks a significant date in hockey history, for it celebrates the centenary of one of the leagues most storied franchises — the Montreal Canadiens. Through their 100 years, the Montreal Canadiens have demonstrated their will to succeed by capturing more Stanley Cups (24) than any other team in hockey history. The Stanley Cup is the most recognized trophy in sports and the most coveted trophy in the hockey world. Montreal’s ability to win as many times as their history shows would not have been possible without the contributions made by their many talented members, and this book is dedicated to them. The Montreal Canadiens have sent 62 players and builders on to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Honoured Canadiens profiles each and every one of the 62 inductees, providing riveting biographical information and spectacular photographs from the collections of the Hockey Hall of Fame itself. From early stars like Howie Morenz and Aurele Joliat to Original Six stars such as Maurice "Rocket" Richard and Jacques Plante, to modern legends including Guy Lafleur and Larry Robinson, Honoured Canadiens provides the complete roster of Canadiens' greats in detail never before experienced. ...
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