Bøger af Mike Leonetti

In September 1972 Team Canada's heroes triumphed over the Soviet Union in the greatest hockey battle of all time. Phil and Tony Esposito, Paul Henderson, Ken Dryden, Frank and Peter Mahovlich, Ron Ellis, Yvan Cournoyer, Rod Gilbert, Bobby Clarke, Guy Lapointe, Stan Mikita, Brad Park - these are some of the Team Canada heroes who struggled mightily to defeat the Soviet Union's formidable superstars. For most of September 1972, Canadians were riveted to their television screens in what became one of the most-watched events in Canadian history.At first, in Canada, the Canadians floundered so badly, losing two games and tying one, that it seemed impossible to overcome the embarrassment of total defeat. But in Moscow, after losing another match, Team Canada turned the tables on the Soviets, winning an amazing three games in a row to take the Summit Series.Now, in Titans of '72, bestselling author Mike Leonetti tells the stories behind each Canadian on that fabled Team Canada, including those like Bobby Orr who didn't actually play. Accompanying Leonetti's portraits of these genuine Canadian heroes are superb pictures by Harold Barkley, a photographer who pioneered the use of stop-action colour photography in hockey.

Remember when it was just Montreal, Toronto, New York, Detroit, Boston and Chicago? Veteran hockey writer Mike Leonetti certainly does, and he's got a brand new trivia book to prove it! The Original Six Hockey Trivia Book challenges fans' knowledge of the NHL's most storied and glorious franchises. With more than 800 questions and answers-categorized by team and covering memorable games, records and awards, trades and outstanding players-the book also features more than 150 photos. And it's not just for those old enough to remember when the NHL only included six teams: The Original Six Hockey Trivia Book skates right into the 2006-2007 season with fascinating lore on the six teams that will stump even the most avid of fans. Here's what you can expect:. Detroit Red Wings: Gordie Howe broke Maurice Richard's all-time goal-scoring record when he scored his 545th career goal on November 10, 1963, versus which opponent and what netminder?. Montreal Canadiens: Named head coach of the Canadiens for the 2006-2007 season, this former Hab was a three-time Stanley Cup winner (twice with Montreal, once with Dallas). Name him.. Toronto Maple Leafs: When Darryl Sittler had his 10-point night against Boston on February 7, 1976, one other Leaf player scored two goals and added two assists in the Leafs 11-4 victory. Who was this other high-scoring Leaf?