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Written and designed for kids ages 8 to 12,
Ice Breakers is a comprehensive look at the great sport of hockey, including everything from notable players both past and present to major historical moments, and more.
List of contents
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1 The Original Six and the Greatest Teams
Chapter 2 The Greatest
Chapter 3 Current Stars
Chapter 4 Coaches
Chapter 5 Goal Scorers
Chapter 6 Playmakers
Chapter 7 Blueliners
Chapter 8 Goaltenders
Chapter 9 Grinders
Chapter 10 Wearing the “C”
Chapter 11 The Intimidators
Chapter 12 USA, Canada, and the World
Chapter 13 Sunshine Expansion
Chapter 14 Changing the Game
NHL Awards
Index
Image Credits
Selected Sources
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
About the author
Tom Caraccioli has been working in some capacity in sports communications for more than 35 years. Along with his identical twin brother Jerry, Tom has authored sports books as well as been a monthly columnist for
USA HOCKEY magazine. Most recently, Tom served as Vice President of Communications for Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network). He also was a part of Turner Sports and NBC Sports Communications teams and began his television communications career with USA Network.
Jerry Caraccioli has been working in some capacity in sports communications for more than 35 years. Along with his identical twin brother Tom, Jerry has authored sports books as well as been a monthly columnist for
USA HOCKEY magazine. Jerry served as Executive Director, Communications, CBS Sports, during his 25 years as a member of the CBS Television Network Sports Division’s Communications Department.
Jim Craig is best known as the backbone of the 1980 Olympic Gold Medal Hockey Team. For more than 30 years, Jim has inspired, instructed, and provided strategic and winning direction to some of the most prestigious companies across the world as the successful owner and president of his company, Gold Medal Strategies, Inc.
Summary
Written and designed for kids ages 8 to 12, Ice Breakers is a comprehensive look at the great sport of hockey, including everything from notable players both past and present to major historical moments, and more.
