Hockey's Greatest Myths and Legends

by Elliott Smith

Overview

Did the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team really win the gold medal by beating the Soviet Union in 1980? Do Detroit Red Wings fans really throw octopuses onto the ice at home games? Do hockey players really get to take the Stanley Cup home with them? Get ready to learn the real stories behind these and other great hockey myths and legends!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781669040316
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2023
Series:	Sports Illustrated Kids: Sports Greatest Myths and Legends
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	540L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Elliott Smith is a freelance writer, editor and author. He has covered a wide variety of subjects, including sports, entertainment and travel, for newspapers, magazines and web sites. He has written a nonfiction book about the Washington Nationals and a children's book about Bryce Harper. He lives in the Washington, D.C. area with his wife and two children.

Table of Contents

The Myth of Six 4

Cursed Conference Trophies 6

Octopus Luck? 10

A Golden Miracle? 16

Superstar Superstitions 20

One Special Cup 24

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

About the Author 32

Interviews

Uncovering the true stories behind the greatest myths in college and pro sports will appeal to both young sports fans and those curious about legendary figures and events;