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Jacques Plante

Author : Todd Denault
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781551993348

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Jacques Plante by Todd Denault Pdf

The first full-scale biography of a legendary and award-winning NHL goalie who transformed the game. “There are a lot of very good goalies, there are even a fair number of great goalies. But there aren’t many important goalies. And Jacques Plante was an important goalie.” Ken Dryden On and off the ice Jacques Plante was a true original; he was extremely talented, boastful, defiant, mysterious, and complex. Throughout his tumultuous career as a goalie, he played for Montreal, New York, St. Louis, Toronto, Boston, and Edmonton. His contributions to and impact on the game were extensive and are reflected in today’s rules, equipment, and style of play. Thoroughly investigated through archival and primary research, and including interviews with figures such as Jean Béliveau, Henri Richard, Dickie Moore, and Scotty Bowman, this biography sheds light on one of the most pivotal figures in the history of hockey.

That's Not Hockey!

Author : Andrée Poulin
Publisher : Annick Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781773210537

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That's Not Hockey! by Andrée Poulin Pdf

The legendary goalie who revolutionized the game of hockey Young Jacques Plante’s way of playing hockey may look different from everyone else’s. Instead of a puck, he uses a tennis ball, and his shin pads are made out of potato sacks and wooden slats. But that’s not going to stop him. He loves the game. Jacques is drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in his mid-twenties. Fans love the unstoppable goalie as he leads his team to one victory after another. But there’s a price to pay: pucks to the face result in a broken jaw, broken cheekbones, multiple stitches, and even a skull fracture. One day, Jacques has had enough. He goes on the ice wearing a fiberglass mask. The coach orders him to take it off. Finally, at a game against the Rangers, when yet another puck hits Jacques square in the face, he puts his foot down. He will not continue to play unless he’s allowed to wear a mask. Young hockey fans will enjoy this story of Jacques Plante, whose determination and love of the game brought about a revolutionary change to how it is played.

Jacques Plante

Author : Raymond Plante
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781770706477

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Jacques Plante by Raymond Plante Pdf

Jacque Plante, the first National Hockey League goalie to regularly wear protective facemask, was known for roving out of his net. "The Masked Marvel" won the Vezina trophy seven times and became a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.

On Goaltending

Author : Jacques Plante
Publisher : R. Davies Multimedia Publ.
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Hockey
ISBN : 1552070034

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On Goaltending by Jacques Plante Pdf

This new edition provides to the current generation of hockey players and enthusiasts a lesson in home exercise, goaltending equipment, how to play goal, and more.

The Jacques Plante Story

Author : Andy O'Brien,Jacques Plante
Publisher : Toronto; New York: McGraw-Hill Ryerson
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : WISC:89060446440

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The Jacques Plante Story by Andy O'Brien,Jacques Plante Pdf

Saving Face

Author : Jim Hynes,Gary Smith
Publisher : Sports Publishing
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1683582810

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Saving Face by Jim Hynes,Gary Smith Pdf

Who was the first goaltender to wear a mask in a game? Who was the last to go without one? When did goalies start painting their masks? These are just a few of the questions that are answered in this definitive book on goalie masks. Saving Face looks at the development of the mask from its earliest days as a rudimentary face-saving device to its current high-tech design, bullet-proof construction, and cutting-edge artwork. The book offers a visual journey, too. More than 150 historic and modern photos, including thirty-plus full-page shots of some of the most famous masks ever created, support a text that weaves the tale of the mask’s development. Based on extensive archival research and exclusive interviews, Saving Face tells the story of the goalies behind the mask and their fight for the right to wear one. It also looks at the talented mask makers, artisans, and artists behind hockey’s modern masterpieces. This updated edition includes masks worn by some of the most exciting stars in the game today. While goaltenders the world over owe a debt of thanks to those who created, developed, championed, and continuously improved the mask, hockey fans everywhere are thankful, too. For the mask today has gone far beyond its original function—saving face—to become the most intriguing piece of equipment in sports. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

The Goalie Mask

Author : Mike Leonetti
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2008-10
Category : Hockey
ISBN : 1551927632

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The Goalie Mask by Mike Leonetti Pdf

Marc comes from a family of goalies-his father and grandfather were both goaltenders. Marc realizes that he can improve his skills by learning from his grandfather. And his grandfather is happy to share his experience with Marc, and also to teach him about the greatest goaltender of all time, Jacques Plante-the first goalie to wear a face mask in the NHL. Shayne Letain's exciting and lively artwork complements this classic Hockey Heroes story, about standing up for what you believe in."A young goalie learns about the origins of wearing a face mask while playing hockey and gains confidence in his own skills in the process ... The illustrations are colourful and action-packed. A brief biography describes Plante's illustrious career. A good choice for hockey fans." -School Library Journal

Step by Step Hockey Goaltending

Author : Diagram Group,Diagram Group Staff,Jacques Plante
Publisher : Studio 9 Books & Music
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2004-11-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1552070360

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Step by Step Hockey Goaltending by Diagram Group,Diagram Group Staff,Jacques Plante Pdf

For coaches, beginners and established players, Step by Step Hockey Goaltending offers advice on subjects like home exercise, equipment, the various styles of playing the goal in hockey, teaching young and advanced players, and how to choose a goalie for your team.

Hockey Hall of Fame Treasures

Author : Steve Cameron
Publisher : Hockey Hall of Fame
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1554078873

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Hockey Hall of Fame Treasures by Steve Cameron Pdf

This lavishly illustrated book is absolutely packed with beautiful color photography, displaying the most interesting, unique, famous and rare artifacts from the Hockey Hall of Fame's collection.

Gratoony the Loony

Author : Gilles Gratton,Greg Oliver
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 17-10-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781773050683

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Gratoony the Loony by Gilles Gratton,Greg Oliver Pdf

One of hockeyÕs most colourful characters, from hockeyÕs most colourful era, tells all Gilles Gratton was not a typical pro hockey player. He refused to don his equipment and man his net if the planets were not properly aligned. He skated naked at practice. He created one of hockeyÕs most famous goalie masks based on his astrological sign. He fought with coaches and management, speaking his mind to his detriment. Sex, drugs, and rock ÕnÕ roll ruled his life, not stopping pucks. Truthfully? He never really wanted to be an NHL goaltender; he wanted to be Tibetan monk. And so, he quit hockey to seek enlightenment. Now, in his autobiography, Gratton teams up with author Greg Oliver to tell his wild and at times, yes, loony story: from his early days in Montreal, where his brother Norm Gratton became an NHL player, too; through his stints with the OHAÕs Oshawa Generals, the Ottawa Nationals and Toronto Toros of the rogue WHA, and the St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers in the NHL.

Doug

Author : William Brown
Publisher : Vehicule Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Hockey players
ISBN : 1550651668

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Doug by William Brown Pdf

Doug Harvey's Hall of Fame career began during the era of the Original Six hockey teams and ended in the early days of NHL expansion two decades later. Born in Montreal's West End, he turned down careers in football and baseball to become one of the greatest hockey players ever. A perennial all-star and seven-time winner of the Norris Trophy for best defence-man, he was a cornerstone of the legendary Montreal Canadiens that won five Stanley Cups in a row. Harvey's brilliant passing set the devastating Montreal attack in motion, and his consummate puck control kept the other team from scoring. Off the ice, Harvey was a rebel. He was a driving force behind an attempted players union and an outspoken critic of the hockey establishment. He was funny, irreverent, generous, and kind-hearted. He was also stubborn, hard drinking, and unpredictable. Team mates considered him a leader and friend. Management considered him a trouble-maker. Life after hockey was difficult. He battled alcoholism and manic-depression. He led a nomadic life that often worried friends and family. But he returned to the Canadiens as a scout in 1985 and was happy to be back. Many called him a tragic figure, especially after he became fatally ill with liver disease. But Harvey had no complaints. He wouldn't have changed a single day of his remarkable life. William Brown is a free-lance writer and broadcaster. His previous books, The Montreal Maroons: The Forgotten Stanley Cup Champions, and Baseball's Fabulous Montreal Royals, chronicled two cherished sports teams from the city's past.

Between the Pipes

Author : Randi Druzin
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781771000147

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Between the Pipes by Randi Druzin Pdf

Some NHL goalies are great and others are intriguing, but a dozen of them are legends because they're both. In Between the Pipes, Randi Druzin profiles these athletes, revealing the traits that make each one unique. Gump Worsley defied the laws of biomechanics by being nimble despite having a cabbage-shaped body. He was also one of the funniest men ever to start in goal. Glenn Hall used to wrestle with a trainer in the dressing room before games and Jacques Plante refused to stay at a particular Toronto hotel. Despite their quirks, these 12 goalies are among the best the game has ever seen. With wit and verve, Druzin paints unforgettable portraits of these masked mavericks.

Saving Face

Author : Jim McRae,Jim Hynes,Gary Smith
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008-10-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780470155585

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Saving Face by Jim McRae,Jim Hynes,Gary Smith Pdf

I've always had an appreciation for the history of hockey, especially anything to do with goalies and goaltending. Now someone has finally come out with a book about goalie masks and how they came to look like the one I wear in the NHL today. From the kids who love the colorful mask art of today to those who remember when goalies played without masks, generations of hockey fans will enjoy Saving Face." - Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils goaltender "This book is a great idea. It will benefit goalies to look back to the days before the mask and to understand the reasons for it. And it's worthwhile for kids to see the old masks and see the changes that have been made, and to see how the masks were a part of the Canadian game. It's a very enjoyable real" - Ed Giacomin, Hockey Hall of Fame goalie "The past 50 years have seen the goalie mask evolve from being an object of scorn to being the most individualized and most protective piece of equipment in a goalie's armor. This book does an excellent job of telling that story, in words and visually through great photography!" - Dave Dryden, former NHL goaltender, and pioneering mask designer "Goalie masks have been an intriguing part of hockey for the past half century. This unique book is full of colorful and informative stories and photographs about the mask, its history and the men who have worn them, past and present." - Dick Irvin, Hockey Night in Canada

Glenn Hall

Author : Tom,Tom Adrahtas
Publisher : Greystone Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-23
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781926812502

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Glenn Hall by Tom,Tom Adrahtas Pdf

Glenn hall: The Man They Call Mr. Goalie reveals his impressive statistical record, and his unique perspective on the NHL and the major participants on the ice, behind the bench, and in the front office. Here for the first time, Hall comments on the hockey politics of the era and offers insightful anecdotes and viewpoints about such personalities as Gordie Howe, Jack Adams, Ted Lindsay, Clarence Campbell, and Bobby Hull. Also included are never-before-seen photos from the Hall family collection.

The Game of Our Lives

Author : Peter Gzowski
Publisher : Heritage House Publishing Co
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1894384598

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The Game of Our Lives by Peter Gzowski Pdf

In this bestselling timeless classic, Peter Gzowski recounts the 1980-81 season he spent travelling around the NHL circuit with the Edmonton Oilers. These were the days when the young Oilers, led by a teenaged Wayne Gretzky, were poised on the edge of greatness, and about to blaze their way into the record books and the consciousness of a nation. While the story of the early Oilers embodies the book, The Game of Our Lives is much more than a retelling of one season in the life of an NHL team. Unlike any book ever written in the annals of hockey, Gzowski beautifully weaves together the anatomy of a modern NHL team with the magnificent history of the game to create one of the best books about hockey in Canada. Here are the great teams and the great players through the ages—Morenz, Richard, Howe, Orr, Hull—the men whose rare and indefinable genius on the ice exemplified the speed, grit and innovation of the game. The Game of Our Lives is the best book on the Canadian passion for hockey; a wondrously perceptive account of the hold the game has on Canadians. —Jack Granatstein, The National Post