hockey

Describes some memorable moments on and off the ice chosen from almost seventy-five years of hockey history.

Roughneck hockey players Bad' Joe Hall and Newsy Lalonde were bitter enemies on the ice. During WWI many of Canada's hockey players left to fight for their country. Rivals Joe and Newsy were then forced to play side by side as teammates. In 1919, just when the fighting overseas ended, the Spanish influenza quickly spread across North America. The Stanley Cup was put in jeopardy. This is the story of two guys who learned to work together and deal with unexpected challenges of all kinds.

As a child, Bump wanted desperately to be invited to play in the annual Christmas Classic hockey game, a family tradition started by his beloved grandfather, and he plays for years after finally reaching the height requirement, until death and change take their toll on the team--but never the memories.

When the Farm Team once again plays the Bush League Bandits in the hockey playoffs, a win may finally be in sight for the Farm Team until the Bandits bring in a substitute player that is sure to deliver a serious mauling.

Presents the history of hockey and discusses preteen, teen, and adult year-round training, conditioning and and equipment. Also covers the rules and skills of playing the game.

Although he loves the game, a young hockey player discovers he is handicapped while playing by his fear of the puck.

Having recovered from a foot injury, Tom returns to the team for a hockey game.