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Val James became the first African-American player in the NHL when he took to the ice with the Buffalo Sabres in 1982, and in 1987 he became the first Black player of any nationality to skate for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Born in central Florida, James grew up on Long Island and received his first pair of skates for his 13th birthday. At 16 James left home to play in Canada, where he was the only Black person in junior and, often, in the whole town.

Learn more about the high powered, fast-paced game of professional hockey. The rules are often misunderstood and confused. This guide breaks down rules and rink configurations and explains penalties and other causes for the officials to stop play. This guide contains everything for the fan and non-fan alike to understand and enjoy the sport of ice hockey.

DAVE HILL—author, actor, rock musician and stand-up comedian—is an outstanding American. One thing that makes him stand out is that he's part Canadian—an advantage he explored in his previous book, Parking the Moose. Another is that he's obsessed with hockey. That makes him one of only five percent of Americans who've declared they like hockey more than any other sport. Unbelievable but true.

Thirty-nine stories of hockey players who only scored one goal in their entire NHL career. From guys nobody has heard of to star goalies who managed to get one in the net, Ken Reid interviews these NHLers and finds out what that single point meant in the grand scheme of their lives.

A weekly look at the Toronto Maple Leafs with The Athletic's Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle, featuring in-depth coverage of the Blue and White throughout the NHL season.

Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde sit down each week with the biggest names in hockey to deliver you never heard before stories from within the game.

The inspiring, unlikely story of the American, Canadian, South Korean, and even North Korean women who joined together to form Korea’s first Olympic ice hockey team.

The Miracle on Ice: How the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team Shocked the World The date was February 22, 1980. The place: Lake Placid, New York. The event: the Olympic men's hockey semifinals. The opponents: the United States and the Soviet Union, engaged in the pivotal game of a new era of sports known as the Cold War. On this night, a group of American college players and amateurs took on the powerhouse Soviets, four-time defending Olympic champions and international hockey dynasty. What transpired would become immortalized as the "Miracle on Ice," one of the greatest upsets in sports history. ...

With you wherever you are, welcome to LFR. After every single Toronto Maple Leafs game, for sixteen seasons, Steve Dangle reacts and gives his opinion on that game's events. Catch it on YouTube.com/stevedangle or right here!

From the depths of the National Hockey League basement in 2003, to the league’s most recognizable, successful, and offensively potent team just seven years later, this book chronicles the rebranding and reemergence of the Washington Capitals. Fueled by the arrival of charismatic Russian superstar Alexander Ovechkin, as well as other gifted young players, the Caps have transformed themselves from a chronically underachieving organization with an eroding fan base into an organization that players, media, and fans respect.

There are Leafs fans - and there’s the Ultimate Leafs Fan. No one had the time, money, or energy to follow their favorite team to every game of the season until Mike Wilson took a journey most fans can only dream about. These are the humorous, historical, and heart-wrenching stories of Leafs Nation.

This immersive book is your passport to understanding and mastering every aspect of the game, taking you through a meticulously detailed exploration. Discover the origins of ice hockey, tracing its history from pioneering moments to its evolution into a global sensation. Unveil the game's milestones, rule changes, and groundbreaking innovations that shaped the sport into what it is today.

The pursuit of excellence is a double edged sword that leaves many hockey players or any high-performer worrying about mistakes, overthinking, and lacking confidence. Fluffy and cookie-cutter advice like “be positive,” “don’t worry about it,” and “just be confident” only makes things worse. These might be the mental states you are trying to achieve, but they are not the ‘how to’.

A podcast from Offsides News. Bringing you hockey news past the blue line, covering the funniest, saddest, and most pathetic moments in the NHL and beyond. Listen for serious takes on a deeply unserious sport from journalists and comedians Arielle Lalande, Avery Beaumont, and Liz Malcolm.

Welcome to the Barely Onside Podcast with Jonny G and Pelly. We’re just two dads with young kids OBSESSED with hockey.This podcast has an EXTREME focus on the Montreal Canadiens and the Philadelphia Flyers with a touch of everything else NHL.Please join us on our journey by subscribing to our podcast and following us on social media.X - @Barely_OnsideFacebook - Barely Onside PodcastInstagram - BarelyOnsidePodcastTik Tok - @BarelyOnsidePodcastYouTube - @BarelyOnsidePodcast

Nasty Knuckles is an original show created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show will feature a mix of interviews, never before heard storytelling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks...Tune in every week for a new episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Great Book of Ice Hockey is a must for anyone who loves sports trivia. It is a compendium of interesting facts and sport stories about the great game of ice hockey, with information about the early days before the National Hockey League (NHL) all the way to the stars of today. There are random facts about leagues, rules, coaches, players, and inside stories about the early days of the game. Learn about foreign leagues, junior hockey, and superstars like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin, and, of course, "The Great One", Wayne Gretzky.

A podcast about the Glasgow Clan Ice Hockey team based in Scotland. We share our thoughts and opinions on the team whilst learning about the sport and team ourselves! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ground Control Podcast is the official podcast of the Winnipeg Jets and hosted by JetsTV. Tyler Esquivel is joined weekly by Mitchell Clinton, Jamie Thomas, Paul Edmonds and special guests as they discuss all things surrounding your Winnipeg Jets. Each week, JetsTV will explore intriguing storylines and give fans an in depth look at many other significant topics.

Larissa created, "The Mental Game Academy" in sports podcast is to help support athletes and bring awareness to interpersonal skills much needed in sports today. It takes a village to develop young athletes, parents, coaches and trainers even refs and how are act around them and demonstrates emotions plays a key role in their social development and over all athletic success. We are interviewing athletes, professional and amateur, coaches, refs and parents that all want to see changes in sports to help our athletes to prevent mental health issues before they happen. Ultimately, athletes need ...