(Part 2) Best hockey guides according to redditors

They Don't Play Hockey in Heaven by Ken Baker. College goalie develops brain cancer. Had to give up his dream of pro hockey. After beating cancer, he decides to go out on his own terms. It's his story of attempting a comeback. It's about hockey but man is it inspirational.

I've got this one:

https://www.amazon.ca/Canucks-Legends-Vancouvers-Hockey-Heroes/dp/1551928094

It's neat for older fans.

Why The Leafs Suck And How They Can Be Fixed

Welcome to the sport :) I hope you do end up joining.

Gear (minimum): Helmet, elbows, shins, gloves, pants....probably will be around $150 - 200. Add another $50 if you don't yet actually own a stick and a practice puck or two. Add another $150 if you don't even yet have the skates.

Gear when you start playing w/ others: girdle w/ cup to protect the ol nutbag + light/dark jersey(s) for pickup games. Probably another $150 $60 for the girdle and $20 per practice jersey

Practicing w/o a team: Practice your skating and handling the puck while moving (with your eyes up). I just finished my first beginner inline hockey season and 90% of my problems were from basic skating and puck handling issues. Luckily, this has been stuff I could practice in my own neighborhood, alone.

Other tips: Check out youtube for hockey tutorials. The HowToHockey.com guy makes the best videos. I also picked up this book for nice and cheap just to get a better understanding of positioning in a 4 on 4 setting.

Lastly, dig around r/hockeyplayers. I found a lot of good info in the sidebar and top threads, leading up to my first season.

Cheers and PM if you have more questions. Where are you located, btw?

edit: Fixed some pricing where I greatly overestimated.

Brian McFarlane's History of Hockey is pretty good

http://www.amazon.com/Brian-Mcfarlanes-History-Hockey-Mcfrlane/dp/1571671455

Fully agree with the newspapers. I got a couple of different ones and splurged on the frames for them and they might be my favorite thing I have in terms of cup merch. Also, I highly recommend this book put out by the Post Dispatch. Was like $12 with prime but it’s worth it.

A friend just recommended this one because I was looking for something to read as well. I remembered your comment so I thought I'd share.

Something like this could be up your alley. There's stories and interest pieces for every year of the NHL.

https://www.amazon.ca/NHL-100-Years-Pictures-Stories/dp/177085861X

If you all want a look into the spectrum of coaching styles this book is pretty good. It is enlightening to see the different personality's behind each coach. https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Bench-Hockeys-Greatest-Coaches/dp/1629372447

> Questions of fate, duality, and loyalty, evolve in a cruel test of war... By turns brutal and heartfelt, Red Rising is nonstop action with surprising twists and unforgettable characters.

Not even close to the right book, but it almost fits! :)

In seriousness, here's what the OP refers to... from the year (2012) it might be outdated but looks worth reading for fans and has a great cover!

http://www.amazon.com/Red-Rising-Washington-Capitals-Story/dp/1770411054/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451281550&sr=8-1

J'suis dans la même situation, j'y pense tout les jours depuis une quinzaine d'années. Lire Hagakure m'a bien aidé : https://www.amazon.fr/gp/aw/d/2846170975/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?__mk_fr_FR=ÅMÅZÕÑ&qid=1511211007&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=hagakure&dpPl=1&dpID=41LuY9AS2sL&ref=plSrch

I'm french, and had seen many interviews of this guy. I can assure you that's just one among so very many things he never heard off. He's the perfect example of the kind of footballers depicted in this book:

http://www.amazon.fr/Racaille-Football-Club-Daniel-Riolo/dp/2290088293

Very interesting read, don't know if there's a translation somewhere...

Welcome! I bought this book when I was interested in learning more and I've really enjoyed it. Some of the things in it are a little outdated, but it's still a really helpful guide (and it looks like you can get used copies for $0.01!)

Ice Hockey Made Simple, A Spectator's Guide
http://www.amazon.com/Ice-Hockey-Made-Simple-Spectators/dp/1884309119/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419093658&sr=8-1&keywords=ice+hockey+made+simple

I know it's not the same, but in case your search doesn't work out, WaPo also put out a nice book: Worth the Wait https://www.amazon.com/Worth-Wait-Washington-Capitals-Memorable/dp/1629375578

I am really happy with my copy of "100 Things Canucks Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die"

https://www.amazon.ca/Things-Canucks-Fans-Should-Before/dp/1629373451

I read about it in this

Great book with a bunch of little stories, I highly recommend it

Bob Plager's Tales from the Blues Bench

That's pretty awesome, I'd love to keep something like that on the wall if it's pretty big.

Only thing I have so far is my coffee table book

If I were going to teach a class on Hockey, this would be my textbook.

Kings of the Ice

This book just got released last week, maybe we should both pick it up.