If you're just starting out playing hockey, let the stars, coaches, and strategists of the NHL show you how to master goaltending and play the game the way the pros do it. See how the great goaltenders have mastered all aspects of defending the net. On every page you get full-color close-up action photos of goalies in game situations--both the pros and kids of all ages--that show you exactly what to do. Study the various playing styles and techniques, the proper angles and movements, the right ways to play screen shots, defend against odd-man rushes, and handle the puck in a variety of game situations. Alongside the action photos, expert commentary clearly explains what's being done, why, and how you can do it. Learn to master the head game, develop the proper attitude, deal with fear, stay in condition, care for your equipment. Best of all, you get personal tips from famous NHL goalies like Patrick Roy, Felix Potvin, and Bill Ranford, who tell you what it's like to be a champion, and encourage you to become one. 64 pages (all in color), 8 x 10.

Sean Rossiter's hockey idol growing up was Glenn Hall, the original butterfly goaltender. He is the author of a dozen books, including The Immortal Beaver: The World's Greatest Bush Plane and The Chosen Ones: Test Pilots in Action and has written extensively about hockey, including nine Hockey the NHL Way books. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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