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30 Minute Sports: Ice Hockey: The 30 Minute Guide To The History, Rules, Players, And Stories Of The World's Fastest Game
Paperback
Series: 30 Minutes Sport
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 25 2026
Pages: 106
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.22 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Think ice hockey is just players chasing a puck across the ice? Think again.
30 Minutes Sport: Ice Hockey is the fast, entertaining guide that will take you from complete beginner to knowledgeable fan in a single sitting.
In just 30 minutes, you'll discover how the sport works, why millions of people around the world are obsessed with it, and what makes hockey one of the fastest and most exciting games ever played.
Learn the rules without the confusion, understand the positions and tactics, explore the biggest competitions, and meet the legendary players who shaped the sport. Along the way, you'll uncover bizarre traditions, unbelievable stories, and unforgettable moments that have become part of hockey folklore.
Inside you'll discover:
- How ice hockey began and grew into a global sport
- The rules, positions, and terminology every fan should know
- How a hockey game unfolds from faceoff to final horn
- The greatest players in hockey history
- The Stanley Cup, Olympics, and other major competitions
- Weird, funny, and unbelievable hockey stories
- How to watch hockey like an expert
- Quick-reference guides, essential facts, and a useful glossary
Whether you're preparing to watch your first game, supporting a local team, following the NHL, or simply curious about one of the world's most thrilling sports, this book gives you everything you need to know without overwhelming detail.
Fast, informative, and entertaining, this is ice hockey explained in 30 minutes.
Part of the popular 30 Minutes Sport series, helping readers quickly understand the world's greatest sports.
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