Meet over 80 hockey icons and learn the ins and outs of the game in this accessible, illustrated guide for kids ages 8 to 12. Featuring a foreword by Jim Craig, a member of the legendary 1980 US Olympic hockey team, Ice Breakers is the kid-friendly reference book every hockey fan needs! Filled with information about iconic teams, long-winning dynasties, and heroes on the ice of the past and present, as well as engaging illustrations and bite-sized fun facts and stats, this guide provides an overview of the game, its players, and others, like coaches, who make it great. Ice Breakers covers everything you need to know about hockey, including: The original six NHL teams (Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, and Detroit Red Wings) and some of the greatest teams in historyThe best players to ever take the ice, from goaltenders like Jim Craig and Vladislav Tretiak to grinders like Bob Gainey and Brad MarchandIconic coaches like Scotty Bowman, Peter Laviolette, and Herb Brooks, who have led their teams to victoryInformation about awards, fun stats, and important moments from hockey historyThis encyclopedic guide is the perfect addition to any sports library!