OPEN ICE

In this new collection of exquisitely crafted essays, veteran sports writer Jack Falla writes about hockey as he has seen and experienced it over the past fifty years. Reflections on the game, its personalities and arenas, and twenty-five years of commitment to creating his backyard rink are woven into family memories and other fond remembrances.

A heartwarming and amusing collection, Open Ice is sure to touch every hockey fan and all those who have grown up loving the game.

Praise for Jack Falla's Previous Collection of Essays, Home Ice

"literary hot chocolate that will warm your heart."
—The New York Times

"While Home Ice may be a book about hockey and the charm of backyard rinks, it is more than that, too. It is a book about relationships—between fathers and sons, husbands and wives—and how the game can bridge the gaps that commonly occur between generations in a family... It's a treasure and one that readers will be happy they searched out. Possibly the best hockey book since Ken Dryden's The Game."
—The Globe & Mail

"A gentle and powerful book."
—Dave Bidini, Author of Tropic of Hockey and The Best Game You Can Name

Author: Jack Falla
Hardcover: 256 pages
Company: Wiley (2008-10-07)
ISBN: 0470153059
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The Story of the Greatest Sports Moment of the Twentieth Century

Once upon a time, they taught us to believe. They were the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, a blue-collar bunch led by an unconventional coach, and they engineered what Sports Illustrated called the greatest sports moment of the twentieth century. Their “Miracle on Ice” has become a national fairy tale, but the real Cinderella story is even more remarkable.

Wayne Coffey casts a fresh eye on this seminal sports event, giving readers an ice-level view of the amateurs who took on a Russian hockey juggernaut at the height of the Cold War. He details the unusual chemistry of the Americans—formulated by their fiercely determined coach, Herb Brooks—and seamlessly weaves portraits of the boys with the fluid action of the game itself. Coffey also traces the paths of the players and coaches since their stunning victory, examining how the Olympic events affected their lives.

Told with warmth and an uncanny eye for detail, The Boys of Winter is an intimate, perceptive portrayal of one Friday night in Lake Placid and the enduring power of the extraordinary.


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Author: Wayne Coffey
Paperback: 288 pages
Company: Broadway (2005-10-25) (2005-10-25)
ISBN: 1400047668
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This easy-to-read guide, filled with illustrations and action photographs, contains everything for the fan and non-fan alike to understand and enjoy the sport of ice hockey. Each section stands alone, so it can be used as a handy reference guide, and it is so lightweight it can easily be taken to games. The book includes:- The Rules of Hockey Simplified - The Most Recent NHL Changes - What to Look For During Play - Statistics Explained - League and Playoff Formats - Stars of the Past and Present - Awards and Records- A Complete Glossary. The National Hockey League expansion of the last decade and the increased television coverage exposed millions of new fans to hockey. The Stanley Cup is now seen in over 170 countries, while annual sales of NHL merchandise today exceed $1 billion. Yet hockey remains one of the least understood sports. With the help of this guide, you can learn to follow the excitement of America's fastest-paced sport in no time at all.

Author: P.J. Harari, Dave Ominsky
Paperback: 125 pages
Company: First Base Sports (2002-09-01)
ISBN: 1884309119
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From its earliest days on frozen ponds, hockey has been a sport of speed and elegance, but also one demanding courage and physical will. The Hockey Book goes deep into the heart of the game, celebrating with astounding photographs and insightful words the great players and the inspiring teams, as well as an ethos-robust and selfless-that defines the sport as much in its dynamic present as it did in hockey's hardscrabble (and helmetless) past.



Author: Editors of Sports Illustrated
Hardcover: 256 pages
Company: Sports Illustrated (2010-09-28)
ISBN: 1603201513
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Ron Davidson's 50 fundamental hockey skills and tactics will empower players to excel individually at this team game.

At last! A book that focuses on the development of individual hockey skills and promotes a mastery of body positioning, skating and stick work. Learning these skills gives players a strong fundamental understanding of how to move effectively on the ice in any gameplay situation.

The skills are organized in four sections: Fundamentals, Skating Techniques, Stick Work, and Dekeing and Deception. As the reader progresses through a chapter, the level of difficulty of each skill increases, ultimately covering every fundamental move and technique needed for an outstanding and total comprehension of the play. Davidson's progressive-learning approach teaches beginners the proper techniques, hones the skills of intermediate-level players and challenges elite players with the additional skills they need.

Among the 50 critical skills presented in this eye-opening collection are:

Forward stride
Backward crossunder
Drive and delay
Heel-to-heel turns
Tight turns
Extending your reach
Receiving off-target shooting
The Forsberg deke
The Datsyuk deke (20090629)

Author: Ron Davidson
Paperback: 144 pages
Company: Firefly Books (2010-09-02)
ISBN: 1554076382
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"Gives die-hard fans and newcomers to the sport the inside edge!"
—Scotty Bowman, NHL's winningest coach and  former coach of the Detroit Red Wings

"Nothing gets by John Davidson. If the first edition didn’t already make you a fan, then this edition will!"
—Mark Messier, NHL All-Star

"My dog, Blue, and I ran out to get Hockey For Dummies, 2nd Edition. We give it two paws up!"
—Don Cherry, former NHL coach and “Coaches Corner” commentator for Hockey Night in Canada

"...a must read for all hockey fans!"
—John Vanbiesbrouck, former goaltender, New York Islanders

"...the most comprehensive, easily understood source of hockey history and instruction I've ever come across. Not only was 'JD' a superb player in the NHL, he is also an extremely skilled commentator sharing his knowledge of the game with fans all over North America. From hat tricks to power plays, Hockey For Dummies provides the reader with the wisdom of an expert. —From the Foreword by Wayne Gretzky

This updated edition of the bestselling guide to all things hockey is packed with illustrations and play-by-play descriptions, diagrams, and photos of the NHL’s greatest players. It tells you how to:Gear up safely with the right equipmentImprove your skills with drillsWarm up mentally—and physically—before hitting the iceRespect rules and good sportsmanshipFind US and Canadian leagues and camps

Former New York Ranger, John Davidson offers you plays only the pros know and tips for playing hockey at any level. And he fills you in on:Hockey ABCs, its origins, positions, gear, rules, and moreThe complete NHL—explores the various leagues, greatest players, training, and tons of fascinating facts, figures, and priceless triviaThe best ways to follow the game from the stands or on TVHow the pros do it—includes tips from Gretzky on passing, Messier on winning face-offs, and other star players on how to play like a pro

From youth leagues to the secrets of the NHL greats, Hockey For Dummies, is your total guide to this cool sport.

Author: John Davidson, John Steinbreder
Paperback: 384 pages
Company: For Dummies (2000-09-28)
ISBN: 0764552287
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Paperback: 288 pages
Company: Lyons Press (2006-09-01)
ISBN: 1592289053
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Carve out a spot on your bench, and in your library, for hockey's most comprehensive playbook.

Hockey Plays and Strategies presents all of the popular offensive, defensive, and special teams systems used in today's game, as well as tactical advice on making in-game adjustments and player match-ups at every level of play.

Veteran coaches Ryan Walter and Mike Johnston share more than 160 plays, systems, and strategies to control the ice and light up the net. In this one-of-a-kind guide, you'll learn these skills:

-Puck movement within the neutral zone to set up for attack zone entry and scoring chances on the rush

-Capitalizing on all odd-man rush scoring chances and shutting down the opposition's opportunities

-Executing lock-down defensive play in all zones to eliminate good scoring chances and shots on goal

-More than 25 power play systems for both the one-man and two-man advantage to keep the defense off balance and produce more scoring chances

-Penalty kill strategies that will stymie any attack and routinely clear the zone

-Controlling the puck and breaking up the opposition's play with aggressive forechecking and backchecking strategies

-Controlling the game with top-notch game management tips on line pairings and changes, key momentum changers, and many more in-game adjustments to keep your opponents on their heels throughout the game
Whether you're an experienced coach or taking the coaching reigns for the first time, Hockey Plays and Strategies will guide smart, consistent, and winning play.

Author: Ryan Walter, Mike Johnston
Paperback: 232 pages SHK01540
Company: Human Kinetics (2009-12-18)
ISBN: 0736076344
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The gift book of the year for hockey fans: Roy MacGregor has been called "the best hockey writer in the country," and we finally have a collection of his very best hockey writing, revised and updated.

For nearly 40 years Roy MacGregor has brought hockey, our national sport, alive on the page. From tales of the game's greats (Guy Lafleur, Jean Beliveau, Marcel Dionne) to today's stars (Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin, Daniel and Henrik Sedin), his magazine and newspaper coverage has revealed so much about these and so many other personalities, in moments of promise, victory and defeat. While many of these stories play out on the ice, some of the most compelling take place on the home front (Mario Lemieux's battle against cancer, the many tribulations of Bob Gainey), and MacGregor's prose shines especially when focused on the human side of a sport defined by superhuman feats of speed, aggression and power.

Wayne Gretzky's Ghost will be a personal book, and also a book of challenging ideas: that Wayne Gretzky, through no fault of his own, was the worst thing to happen to hockey; that CBC's Hockey Night in Canada has lost sight of what it is; that goaltending has become a position out of all proportion to what was intended. And who could offer a better perspective on the game than a writer who, playing as a youngster, had to face an onrushing phenom from Parry Sound named Bobby Orr, or who spent a year ghostwriting a national newspaper column for the Great One himself? When it comes to hockey, Roy MacGregor has seen (and in some cases, done) it all.

Author: Roy MacGregor
Hardcover: 400 pages
Company: Random House Canada (2011-11-01) (2011-11-01)
ISBN: 0307357414
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With 446 drills covering every facet of the sport, The Hockey Drill Book is the most comprehensive resource for today's players and coaches.

Former National Hockey League and World Championship gold-medal coach Dave Chambers has spent thousands of hours in the world's top rinks. In The Hockey Drill Book he provides you with the same drills used by North America's and Europe's elite.

Along with detailed diagrams, illustrations, and coaching tips, the 446 drills cover each position, offensive and defensive systems, pregame warm-ups, on-ice conditioning, and game-specific situations, including power plays, penalty killing, and face-offs.

Whether your goal is to improve your game or lead your team to glory, rely on The Hockey Drill Book—it is the only drill book you'll ever need.

Author: Dave Chambers
Paperback: 392 pages
Company: Human Kinetics (2007-10-11)
ISBN: 0736065342
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The Reebok® 5K senior ice hockey stick features a lightweight composite blade, which provides stiffness while maintaining durability; the shaft is textured with Snake Grip™ for better handling. Sidekick Technology™ promises an ultra-low kick zone for extremely fast releases.

Misc.: Lightweight composite blade, Snake Grip™ proprietary texture allows added grip without extra weight, Sidekick Technology™: Ultra-low kick zone allows extremely fast releases, Flex: 85
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Bring pro style to your driveway with the Franklin® NHL® mini hockey goal! Perfect for a pickup game, this goal comes complete with 2 sticks and 2 foam balls. It's constructed with rugged, high-impact plastic and features a durable polyester net.

Misc.: Includes a Mini Goal, 2 Sticks, and 2 Foam Balls, Goal: Constructed of Rugged, High-Impact Plastic Tubing with a 900D Polyester All-Weather Prefit Net / Precision-Fit Couplings Ensure the Goal Stays Rigid While in Use / Dimensions: 18in L x 28in W x 20in H, Sticks: Includes 1 Right-Handed and 1 Left-Handed Mini Hockey Sticks, Includes Two 2in Foam Mini Hockey Balls, Manufacturers 1-Year Limited Warranty
Company: Franklin Sports
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Misc.: Adjustable self-stick straps for easy assembly, Rugged 210D waterproof construction, Realistic full-size goalie graphic image, Clearly defined shooting target holes, The goal is not included
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Elite Hockey Prolace Waxed Hockey Skate Laces will have you ready to play in no time at all. The wax and molded tips make them easy to use, so your skates go on faster and stay nice and tight.

Misc.: 96, Orange/Navy
Company: Elite Hockey
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The Breakaway SkateMate® Ice Skate Sharpener allows you to keep your skates' edges between professional sharpenings. It is quick and easy to use, and adjusts to fit all skate blade widths and ROH (Radius of Hollow). SkateMate® can sharpen stainless steel or super-steel blades, and super-hard speed skate blades.

Misc.: SkateMate® can sharpen stainless steel or super-steel blades, and super-hard speed skate blades, Easily adjustable to fit all skate blade widths and ROH (Radius Of Hollow), The flexible abrasive cylinder has a high-tech ceramic abrasive. The abrasive grains of this material are ceramically bonded to the backing to prevent wear grooves from forming, The Teflon® strips provide a smooth sliding action up and down your blade
Company: Breakway Products
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The Champion Sports Dry-Erase Ice Hockey Clipboard helps you keep track of your team and come up with plays on the spot! This handy dry-erase coaching tool features an easy, wipe-off surface, a full court image on the front, and a half court image on the back to help you write down and demonstrate plays. This convenient coachs board includes a dry-erase marker. Come up with the winning play with the Champion Sports Dry-Erase Ice Hockey Clipboard!

Sports: Half court image on the back, Full court image on the front, Dry-erase coachs board with easy wipe-off surface, Dimensions: 16in L x 10in W, Includes dry-erase marker
Company: Champion Sports (2011-04-14)
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Mylec's deluxe folding goal set features high impact PVC tubing and sleeve netting for easy assembly. Set includes 2 sticks, one ball and one goal. Folds for easy storage.

Sports: Deluxe folding goal set features high-impact PVC tubing and sleeve netting, Assembled in just minutes, Set includes two 43-inch Jet Flo sticks, one no-bounce hockey ball, and a goal, Goal measures 48 by 37 inches (W x D), Folds for easy storage
Company: Mylec (2010-01-14)
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Built for comfort and durability, the Bauer® 1500 ice hockey helmet features dual-density cellflex foam and integrated ear covers. The helmet also boasts a dual-ridge crown and quick tool adjustment.

Misc.: Dual-density cellflex foam, Integrated ear covers, Dual-ridge crown, Quick tool adjustment
Company: Bauer
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NHL Ice Breaker is a hockey action playing-card-based board game. This fast-paced and highly entertaining game has true hockey feel and uses elements of classic card games. Players gain puck possession by winning hands and advancing up the ice toward the Shooting Zone for a scoring chance.

NHL Ice Breaker was named a Top 10 Board Game of 2006 and the #1 Card Game of 2006.

For one to four players, NHL Ice Breaker takes about 30 minutes to play.

Toy: NHL official licensed product, Includes all 30 teams, Easy to learn, 30 minutes to play, ages 8 and up, Award-winning game (#1 Card Game & Top 10 Board Game of the Year), Printed and assembled in the USA
Company: CSE Games
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Simply slide together your rink walls and place your mat inside the boards and your hockey game can begin! With a slick surface, goals, and an oversize puck, kids will have lots of fun passing and scoring goals! Set includes: 14 - 2.5 inch players, 1 referee, 2 goals, 1" puck, 10 rink wall pieces that slide together to form the rink, 26" x 18" shiny, slick plastic mat that resembles "ice", 10" x 6" x 5" stackable container with attached lid and handle. Made in China.

Sports: 14 2 1/2" players, 1 referee, 2 goals, 1" puck, 10 rink wall pieces that slide together to form the rink, 26" x 18" shiny, slick plastic mat that resembles "ice", 10" x 6" x 5" stackable container with attached lid and handle
Company: Kaskey Kids (2011-04-28)
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Made in the UK

: As per image. 3 inch x 2 inch (7.5cm x 5cm) Clear Acrylic Key Ring Keyring. Image printed on to photo quality paper and inserted, Exclusive to Danetre Gifts, Packed and sent in a lovely organza bag.
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Our 108" and 96" Gorilla wax laces are just what you need to keep you laced up tight. Aside for the metal tips to prevent fraying, these wax coated laces provide superior grip when tightening. Choose 108" or 96". White only

Misc.: Wax laces as tough as you are!
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This is a great tote bag. Very useful . Ideal for daily use and anytime ! . All TopExpressions products are made under strict quality controls. 100% canvas cotton.

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English made pewter jewellery and decorative items. A quality British made product.

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Company: Pageant Pewter
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This is a great tote bag. Very useful . Ideal for daily use and anytime ! . All TopExpressions products are made under strict quality controls. 100% canvas cotton.

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Rollerblade's Bladerunner Comet Ice Skates for men are great feature rich recreational ice skates for indoor/outdoor skating. The ponds frozen and everyone comes over to skate and play a pick up game of hockey, and you're ready. The Comet is ideal for all recreational skating activities. If comfort, warmth, quick on and off, and function is what you're looking for, look no further! The perfect winter footwear for frozen conditions. . Tongue: Felt, Lining Material: Thinsulate, Recommended Use: Beginner, Recreational, Outsole Material: Outsole Molded support with hinged cuff, Blade: Carbon Steel, Skill Range: Beginner - Intermediate, Model Year: 2010, Product ID: 148194

Misc.: Buckle, lace powerstrap closure for support and performance
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Made in the UK

: As per image. 2.25 inch (58mm) round metal keyring. Looks like a badge and has a keyring attachment., Exclusive to Danetre Gifts, Packed and sent in a lovely organza bag.
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This fashionable soft boot hockey skate is built for warmth and comfort. Designed with cushy foam padding, a fiber lining, a speed lacing system with strap, and multi-layer ankle support.

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