<EM>Hockey Facts & Stats</EM> was the #1 hockey statistics book in Canada again in 2008, outselling even the <EM>NHL Official Guide</EM> and <EM>Record Book</EM>. Updated for the 2009-2010 season, this pocket-sized marvel returns with new stats and a bigger collection of facts. It covers team histories, the complete 2008-09 NHL season results and the Stanley Cup final standings since 1917.
In honour of Vancouver's 2010 Olympic Games, this year's hockey Gem has more international coverage than ever before. Featuring a special celebration of the 2009 World Junior Championship team's fifth-straight gold medal, it also has a complete Olympic preview that covers our rebuilt men's team, our defending goldmedal- winning women's team and a special section on Paralympic sledge hockey. The ultimate reference for hockey pools and trivia leagues, and an ideal stocking stuffer for fans of every age, <EM>Hockey Facts & Stats</EM> is set for another winning year.
THIS YEAR'S <EM>HOCKEY FACTS & STATS</EM> INCLUDES:
• an exclusive A-Z register of all men and women to compete in Vancouver 2010, complete with career event-by-event statistics for every player
• the complete schedules for men, women and sledge teams in Vancouver 2010
• an expanded history of the Olympics, 1920-2006, including rosters of all Canadian teams, men and women
• an A-Z directory of Nhl players with comprehensive stats and biographical information
• a complete list of players and personalities enshrined in the hockey hall of Fame
• a summary of the 2008-2009 Nhl season, including shootout statistics and scoring leaders