Collins Gem Hockey Facts & Stats was the #1 hockey book in Canada in 2007, outselling even the NHL Official Guide and Record Book. Now updated for the 2008–09 season, this pocket-sized marvel returns with new stats and even more facts than before. It covers all of the 2007–08 NHL results and international hockey information. It also includes a special feature on the World Junior Championships—just in time for the 2009 tournament in Ottawa as Team Canada attempts to win an astounding fifth consecutive championship. The ultimate reference for hockey pools and trivia leagues, and an ideal stocking stuffer for fans of all ages, Collins Gem Hockey Facts & Stats is ready for another winning year.
Collins Gem Hockey Facts & Stats includes
• an A-to-Z directory of players, with comprehensive stats and biographical information
• team histories, NHL standings and Stanley Cup finals results since 1917
• a complete list of players and personalities enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame
• a summary of the 2007–08 NHL season, including shootout statistics and scoring leaders
• results and standings for World, World Junior and Olympic Championships
Features an expanded section on the international ice hockey federation World junior hockey championships to be held in Ottawa in 2009.

ANDREW PODNIEKS is the bestselling author of more than forty-five books, including World of Hockey: Celebrating 100 Years of the IIHF; The Complete Hockey Dictionary; Justin Morneau: All-Star Ball Star; GEM Hockey; and A Day in the Life of the Maple Leafs. Please visit www.andrewpodnieks.com for more on the author.]]>

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