Download or read book The Ovechkin Project written by Damien Cox and published by John Wiley and Sons. This book was released on 2010-11-18 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The behind-the-scenes story of Alexander Ovechkin's phenomenal rise from Russian athletic prodigy to NHL superstar Having signed the most lucrative contract in NHL history with the Washington Capitals, Alexander Ovechkin, at 24, is an undisputed hockey legend. In the mold more of a rock star than hockey player, Ovechkin courts the limelight, is never shy with his opinions, and, in a sport that thrives on the collective culture of the team-Ovechkin is an iconoclast who flouts convention, while loving the game. In The Ovechkin Project, veteran hockey writers Damien Cox and Gare Joyce trace his elite sports pedigree, his role representing Russia in the World Juniors, and how since entering the NHL, he's taken his team from worst to first in their division, and the hockey world by storm. Gives fans an inside look at such off-limits stories, as the impact of the death of Ovechkin's older brother, his bitter split with his agent, and his ongoing feud with Evgeni Malkin Offers the perspectives of teammates, his coach and general manager, other players in the NHL, and the general manager of the Capitals A candid look at one of the most charismatic figures in hockey today, The Ovechkin Project offers an inside, little-known look at Ovechkin himself, the makings of his spectacular on-ice talent, and the Great 8's meteoric rise to the world stage of professional sports.
Download or read book Alex Ovechkin written by Dave McMahon and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summarizes Alex Ovechkin's life and hockey career, including his career highlights and accomplishments beyond his athletic skill.
Download or read book American History through American Sports written by Bob Batchelor and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-12-18 with total page 838 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with insightful analysis and compelling arguments, this book considers the influence of sports on popular culture and spotlights the fascinating ways in which sports culture and American culture intersect. This collection blends historical and popular culture perspectives in its analysis of the development of sports and sports figures throughout American history. American History through American Sports: From Colonial Lacrosse to Extreme Sports is unique in that it focuses on how each sport has transformed and influenced society at large, demonstrating how sports and popular culture are intrinsically entwined and the ways they both reflect larger societal transformations. The essays in the book are wide-ranging, covering topics of interest for sports fans who enjoy the NFL and NASCAR as well as those who like tennis and watching the Olympics. Many topics feature information about specific sports icons and favorite heroes. Additionally, many of the topics' treatments prompt engagement by purposely challenging the reader to either agree or disagree with the author's analysis.
Download or read book The Third Man In written by G B Joyce and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corruption runs deep in the third installment of the Brad Shade thrillers, the series that inspired the hit Global TV show Private Eyes. When Brad Shade arrives in Russia, he knows exactly what to expect. As a former journeyman turned Scouting Director for Los Angeles, Shade is accustomed to delays at the world’s worst airport, run-ins with Vlad Dubinin, once his rival, now his Moscow scout, and the perpetual headache of getting draft picks released from the KHL. But this trip starts off with a catastrophic bang: one player collapses suddenly mid-game, L.A.’s top prospect is missing, and a fatal explosion leaves deals dashed and the league reeling. Forced to contend with violent interference from the FSB, Shade becomes increasingly aware that what looks like a series of unrelated disasters may be something far more sinister. And when everything points to deception within his own organization, Shade realizes yet again that the game played off the ice is just as dangerous—and far more deadly—than the game played on it.
Download or read book 100 Things Capitals Fans Should Know Do Before They Die written by Ben Raby and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plenty of Capitals fans have taken in a game at the Verizon Center and cheered the team on during thrilling recent playoff runs. But only real fans know the full history of the "Save the Caps" campaign or have rocked the red in enemy territory. 100 Things Capitals Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans of the Caps. Whether you were there through the early dark days of the franchise, or whether you're a more recent supporter of Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom, these are the 100 things every fan needs to know and do in their lifetime. Experienced sportswriter Ben Raby has collected every essential piece of Caps knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom.
Download or read book Alexander Ovechkin written by Geoffrey Lansdell and published by OverTime Books. This book was released on 2009-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alexander Ovechkin has exploded onto the hockey scene, establishing himself as the most electrifying player and the most compelling personality in the NHL:- He made his professional hockey debut as a 16-year-old for Moscow Dynamo in the Russian Super League- He was drafted first overall by the Washington Capitals in 2004 and won Rookie of the Year in the 2005-06 NHL season- Ovechkin holds the NHL record for most goals scored by a left-winger in a season--65- In the 2007-08 season, Ovechkin won four major pieces of NHL hardware--the Rocket Richard Trophy (most goals), the Art Ross Trophy (most points), the Lester B. Pearson Award (Most Outstanding Player) and the Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP); he is the first player in NHL history to win all four awards in the same season- In March 2008, Ovechkin became the first player to score 60 goals in one season since Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr hit the 60-goal plateau in 1995-96- In 2009, he received his fourth consecutive Kharlamov Trophy, an award given to the best Russian player in the NHL- His mother, Tatyana Ovechkina, was a two-time Olympic gold medalist for the Soviet women's basketball team- In 2008, at only 23 years old, Ovechkin negotiated his own 13-year contract extension with the Washington Capitals worth 124 million--the most lucrative contract ever signed in the NHL- He is a three-time 50-goal scorer and a three-time NHL All-Star in only his fourth year in the league- Ovechkin shares the record for fastest overtime goal in the NHL--six seconds.
Download or read book Alexander Ovechkin written by Shane Frederick and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2015 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Details the life and career of hockey superstar Alexander Ovechkin"--
Download or read book Alex Ovechkin written by Jeff Savage and published by LernerClassroom. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights the life and rise to fame of the Washington Capitals' charismatic Alexander Ovechkin, who represented Russia in the World Juniors and participated in the Olympics before signing the most lucrative contract in NHL history.
Download or read book Alexander Ovechkin written by Todd Kortemeier and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces readers to the life and career of hockey star Alexander Ovechkin. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.
Download or read book Alex Ovechkin NHL Superstar written by Dave McMahon and published by ABDO Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Playmakers introduces young readers to their current heroes on and off the field. Alex Ovechkin: NHL Superstar summarizes Alex Ovechkin's life and career to date and draw attention to accomplishments beyond his athletic skill as well as career highlights thus far. Short, informative sidebars add to the engaging, easy-to-read text, making Playmakers a hit for any reader in your library! SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Download or read book Stat Shot A Fan s Guide to Hockey Analytics written by Rob Vollman and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With every passing season, statistical analysis is playing an ever-increasing role in how hockey is played and covered. Knowledge of the underlying numbers can help fans stretch their enjoyment of the game. Acting as an invaluable supplement to traditional analysis, Stat Shot: A Fan’s Guide to Hockey Analytics can be used to test the validity of conventional wisdom and to gain insight into what teams are doing behind the scenes — or maybe what they should be doing! Inspired by Bill James’s Baseball Abstract, Rob Vollman has written a timeless reference of the mainstream applications and limitations of hockey analytics. With over 300 pages of fresh analysis, it includes a guide to the basics, how to place stats into context, how to translate data from one league to another, the most comprehensive glossary of hockey statistics, and more. Whether A Fan’s Guide to Hockey Analytics is used as a primer for today’s new statistics, as a reference for leading edge research and hard-to-find statistical data, or read for its passionate and engaging storytelling, it belongs on every serious fan’s bookshelf. A Fan’s Guide to Hockey Analytics makes advanced stats simple, practical, and fun.
Download or read book Alex Ovechkin written by Anthony K. Hewson and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Through action-packed text and vivid photos, readers learn about Stanley Cup winner Alex Ovechkin. Get an up-close look at his hockey career, training routine, and how he spends his time off the ice."--
Download or read book Amazing Hockey Stories Alex Ovechkin written by Lorna Schultz Nicholson and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's greatest goal-scorer of the 21st century! Alex Ovechkin is already the greatest goal-scorer of the 21st century. He holds one of the most famous shots in NHL history, a blazing one-timer from the top of the left circle. Alex was born in Russia to a family of top athletes -- none of them hockey players. His path to the NHL came after proving himself with the legendary Moscow Dynamo in the Russian Hockey Super league. Drafted by the Washington Capitals in 2004, he's been the anchor of his team ever since. It was a long time in coming, but on June 7, 2018, the Capitals defeated the Vegas Golden Knights and Alex was finally a Stanley Cup champion! Victory was made sweeter when Alex was voted winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. "Alexander the Great" is still playing at the top of his game, with a chance to become No. 1 goal scorer in NHL history! This full colour, easy-to-read biography is packed with photos and has sixteen pages of hockey action comic sequences. It's sure to be a favourite read with his legions of young fans!
Download or read book Alex Ovechkin written by Bill Redban and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-12-11 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover The Inspirational Story of Hockey Superstar Alex Ovechkin!Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device!You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of hockey superstar Alex Ovechkin. If you're reading this then you must be an Alex Ovechkin fan, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Alex is considered as one of the greatest hockey players in the world and it's been an honor to be able to watch him play throughout his young career. This book will reveal to you much about Alex's story and the many accomplishments throughout his career.Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Youth and Family Life Pre-NHL and International Career NHL Career and Personal Life Legacy, Charitable Acts and much more! If you want to learn more about Alex Ovechkin, then this book is for you. It will reveal to you many things that you did not know about this incredible hockey star!About the Author:Inspirational Stories is a series aimed at highlighting the great athletes of our society. Our mission is to present the stories of athletes who are not only impactful in their sport, but also great people outside of it. The athletes we write about have gone above and beyond to become impactful in their community and great role models for the youth, all while showing excellence in their profession. We publish concise, easily consumable books that portray the turning points in the lives of these great athletes, while also giving the context in which they occurred. Our books are especially great for children who look up to sports figures. Hopefully these athletes can serve as a source of inspiration and their stories can provide life lessons that are practical for fans of any demographic.
Download or read book Sid vs Ovi written by Andrew Podnieks and published by McClelland & Stewart. This book was released on 2011-10-25 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even before Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin began their NHL careers in 2005, the two players were rivals. They first met at the World U20 (Junior) Championship, playing for the gold medal, and ever since they have been opponents in the NHL and international arenas. No two star players could be so different. Crosby is the consummate captain and team player, the responsible face of the NHL. Ovechkin is the loose cannon on ice and off, capable of a great play or a cocky comment. Sid vs. Ovi traces this intense rivalry game by game, year by year, from 2005 to 2011 and beyond. Their biographies are given consideration alongside their in-game performance and career development to present a clear picture of their lives, their careers, their league, and their countries. Hockey fans can well be divided into those who prefer one or the other of this pair of scintillating talents. But one thing is certain – the presence of one inspires the other to greater heights.
Download or read book Glory Days Press Sports Biographies Alexander Ovechkin written by Andrea Alexander and published by Mascot Books. This book was released on 2016-12-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alexander Ovechkin is one of the biggest names in the NHL. Drafted by the Washington Capitals in 2004, he has continually set franchise and NHL records every year. Read more about his hockey story and his domination on the ice since he was a child in Russia.
Download or read book Red Rising written by Julia Crowe and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether it is a beautiful and classic model or an unglamorous and inexpensive starter instrument, a musician's first guitar can be the catalyst that motivates a lifelong passion. The pages of this book contain interviews with 70 of the world's most well-known guitarists across musical genres and playing styles to discover how their love of the instrument compelled them to pursue music as a career. These guitar icons reveal how they got their first instrument, the music they loved, and their heroes and inspirations. With an impressive list of subjectsincluding Dick Dale, Melissa Etheridge, Jimmy Page, Les Paul, and Carlos Santanaas well as childhood photos from such guitar legends as Alex Lifeson, Joe Satriani, and Jimmie Vaughan, this book has appeal for guitar heroes and nonmusicians alike.
