Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals
Author: Ramey Temple
Publisher: Weigl Publishers
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2015-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1489631968

Did you know that the Washington Capitals reached the Stanley Cup Final for the first time under the guidance of coach Ron Wilson? Ron Wilson gained a reputation as a leader and a pioneer for using computer technology to prepare for games. Learn more about the history and people behind the team in Washington Capitals, an Inside the NHL book.

Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals
Author: Will Graves
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2023-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1634946502

This exciting book provides young readers an inside look at the Washington Capitals, from the team's formation up to the present day. The book includes a table of contents, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grade 4 and an interest level of grades 4-7.

Red Rising

Red Rising
Author: Ted Starkey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781770411050

A look the the Washington Capitals and how they went from underachievers to one of the most successful teams in the NHL.

The Legends of Landover

The Legends of Landover
Author: Glenn Dreyfuss
Publisher:
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2020-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578685465

Stories from the first era of Washington Capitals hockey, from their inception in 1974 through the 1980's.

When the NHL Invaded Japan

When the NHL Invaded Japan
Author: Steve Currier
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2022-06-24
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1476687617

When the NHL announced in early 1976 that its two worst teams, the Washington Capitals and Kansas City Scouts, would travel to Japan for a four-game exhibition series dubbed the Coca-Cola Bottlers' Cup, fans and media were baffled. The Capitals and the Scouts were both expansion teams, with a combined 46 wins, 236 losses and 38 ties in their first two seasons--stats made more dismal when considering seven of those wins were against each other. Yet lagging so hopelessly behind the rest of the NHL, they were perfect for a one-off event on the other side of the globe. The series was an eye-opening success. Players skated on an Olympic swimming pool ringed with rickety boards hung with fishing nets that boomeranged pucks into their faces, as curious Japanese fans gasped at the gap-toothed Canadians wrestling on the ice. Filled with rare photos and player recollections, this book tells the story of how two league doormats became hockey heroes half-way around the world.

Alex Ovechkin

Alex Ovechkin
Author: Bill Redban
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2014-12-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781508439349

Discover The Inspirational Story of Hockey Superstar Alex Ovechkin!Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device!You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of hockey superstar Alex Ovechkin. If you're reading this then you must be an Alex Ovechkin fan, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Alex is considered as one of the greatest hockey players in the world and it's been an honor to be able to watch him play throughout his young career. This book will reveal to you much about Alex's story and the many accomplishments throughout his career.Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Youth and Family Life Pre-NHL and International Career NHL Career and Personal Life Legacy, Charitable Acts and much more! If you want to learn more about Alex Ovechkin, then this book is for you. It will reveal to you many things that you did not know about this incredible hockey star!About the Author:Inspirational Stories is a series aimed at highlighting the great athletes of our society. Our mission is to present the stories of athletes who are not only impactful in their sport, but also great people outside of it. The athletes we write about have gone above and beyond to become impactful in their community and great role models for the youth, all while showing excellence in their profession. We publish concise, easily consumable books that portray the turning points in the lives of these great athletes, while also giving the context in which they occurred. Our books are especially great for children who look up to sports figures. Hopefully these athletes can serve as a source of inspiration and their stories can provide life lessons that are practical for fans of any demographic.

The Sports Hall of Fame Encyclopedia

The Sports Hall of Fame Encyclopedia
Author: Dave Blevins
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 1303
Release: 2011-12-23
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1461673704

In 1936, the Baseball Hall of Fame was established to honor the legends of the sport. The first inductees were some of the greatest names of the dugout, including Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth. Less than ten years later, in 1945, the Hockey Hall of Fame inducted its first members. The Soccer Hall of Fame was established in 1950, followed by the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1959, and the Football Hall of Fame in 1963. In all, more than 1,400 inductees—players, teams, and behind the scenes personnel—have been enshrined in these five halls of fame. The Sports Hall of Fame Encyclopedia is a comprehensive listing of each inductee elected into one or more of these major sports halls of fame. From Hank Aaron to Fred Zollner, this book contains biographical information, sport and position(s) played, and career statistics (when applicable) of each of the more than 1,400 honorees. The book also includes specific appendixes for each shrine, in which inductees are listed alphabetically and by year of induction. Also included are appendixes briefly describing the history of each hall of fame.

A Matter of Inches

A Matter of Inches
Author: Clint Malarchuk
Publisher: Triumph Books
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2017-11-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1641250313

No job in the world of sports is as intimidating, exhilarating, and stress-ridden as that of a hockey goaltender. Clint Malarchuk did that job while suffering high anxiety, depression, and obsessive compulsive disorder and had his career nearly literally cut short by a skate across his neck, to date the most gruesome injury hockey has ever seen. This autobiography takes readers deep into the troubled mind of Malarchuk, the former NHL goaltender for the Quebec Nordiques, the Washington Capitals, and the Buffalo Sabres. When his carotid artery was slashed during a collision in the crease, Malarchuk nearly died on the ice. Forever changed, he struggled deeply with depression and a dependence on alcohol, which nearly cost him his life and left a bullet in his head. In A Matter of Inches, Malarchuk reflects on his past as he looks forward to the future, every day grateful to have cheated death—twice.

The Sports Hall of Fame Encyclopedia

The Sports Hall of Fame Encyclopedia
Author: David Blevins
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 1302
Release: 2012
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0810861305

Provides a comprehensive listing, including biographical information and statistics, of each athlete inducted into one of the major sports halls of fame.