Shane Frederick

Wayne Gretzky skated down and shattered many of pro hockey's best-known records, and ever since superstars such as Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, and Alex Ovechkin have pursued his amazing marks. Here are hockey's greatest records and the stories of the players who have held, chased, and broken them.

The Golden State Warriors' pursuit of the Chicago Bulls' record for regular season wins captivated the basketball world, as did the Warriors' record-setting win streak to open the same season. Fans marveled, just as they had in earlier years as Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Wilt Chamberlain set records that some fans consider unbreakable. Here are pro basketball's greatest records and the stories of the teams and players who have held, chased, and broken them.

Wayne Gretzky skated down and shattered many of pro hockey's best-known records, and ever since superstars such as Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, and Alex Ovechkin have pursued his amazing marks. Here are hockey's greatest records and the stories of the players who have held, chased, and broken them.

A fun and smart look at football, this book will allow young fans to better understand and enjoy the game. The text explains the common statistics used to judge players and teams, along with the math and history behind those stats.

A fun and smart look at hockey, this book will allow young fans to better understand and enjoy the game. The text explains the common statistics used to judge players and teams, along with the math and history behind those stats.

A fun and smart look at football, this book will allow young fans to better understand and enjoy the game. The text explains the common statistics used to judge players and teams, along with the math and history behind those stats.

Who's the greatest skater in the game? Who's the stingiest goalie? Who scores the most goals, plays the stiffest defense, steals the hearts of fans? By way of super stats, fascinating facts, and vibrant Sports Illustrated photos, discover hockey's best of the best, from Sidney Crosby and Jonathan Toews to Wayne Gretzky and Rocket Richard.

Growing up in Canada, John Tavares loved sports. His favorite was hockey, and he quickly proved to be a natural. A goal-scoring machine, Tavares has earned a reputation as being among the NHL's elite. Follow Tavares' exciting journey from the Canadian Hockey League's Rookie of the Year to captain of the New York Islanders.

Growing up in Canada, John Tavares loved sports. His favorite was hockey, and he quickly proved to be a natural. A goal-scoring machine, Tavares has earned a reputation as being among the NHL's elite. Follow Tavares' exciting journey from the Canadian Hockey League's Rookie of the Year to captain of the New York Islanders.

Alexander Ovechkin is a threat to score any time he takes the ice. He has scored hundreds of goals in his career and collected many awards--and he's not done yet. Readers will follow Ovechkin's story from his youth in Moscow and his introduction to hockey all the way through three Olympic Games and his amazing pro career today.

The best hockey player in the world today is Sidney Crosby. Who plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins, owned by Mario Lemieux. Whose who was a Canada Cup teammate of Wayne Gretzky. Who broke many impressive records held by Gordie Howe. Who competed against Maurice "Rocket" Richard. Who played for the Montreal Canadiens, as did Howie Morenz, the "Babe Ruth of Hockey." It seems the stars of today are more closely connected to each other and to the pioneers of the game than you might think.

From Bobby Orr to Wayne Gretzky, pro hockey has featured amazing talents on the ice. The best of the best fight their way to the top of the records lists. Find the answers to the following questions and more inside The Ultimate Collection of Pro Hockey Records. Who holds the record for the most career hat tricks? Which player has spent the most time in a penalty box in a single season? Which goalie has the most career shutouts? What team has won the most Stanley Cup finals?

Can Sydney Crosby live up to the comparison to The Great One, Wayne Gretzky? Which center is better at piling on the points, the modern wonder Alex Ovechkin or the legendary Brett Hull? Who is better at guarding the net, Jonathan Quick or Dominik Hasek? See how the players match up in this side-by-side look at hockey's stars. Produced in partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS.

How do you calculate a players points? Whats the difference between a goalies save percentage and his goals against average? How much water is needed to cover an ice rink? Fight for the puck and learn about the math that goes into the sport of hockey

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