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It's a Numbers Game! Hockey
The Sports Plus take
Hockey stats and math for young fans.
How do you figure a goalie's save percentage? How fast is the hardest slap shot ever? How much water does it take to make a rink? This National Geographic Kids book is packed with stats, trivia and photos, with a fun activity at the end of every chapter.
About this book
- Author
- Eric Zweig
- Publisher
- National Geographic Kids
- Published
- September 2, 2025
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN-10
- 1426377096
- ISBN-13
- 978-1426377099
Book description
This numbers-focused look at the fast-paced game of ice hockey from National Geographic Kids is jam-packed with stats, sports trivia, awesome photos, and math challenges—plus a fun activity at the end of every chapter.
Do you know how to calculate a goalie's save percentage? What's the record for the most shots in an NHL game? What's the speed of the fastest slap shot? How much water is needed to make an ice rink?
Get ready to learn all the ways numbers and math factor into the game of ice hockey, from all the statistics used to measure an individual player's performance to the record for the most penalty minutes. Read about the greatest players from ice-hockey history and discover fascinating facts, like the number of names engraved on the Stanley Cup. Discover which NHL teams' defenses have allowed the fewest points, and check out cool graphics that show the angles in different pass patterns.
Filled with favorite players, need-to-know stats, and action-packed photos, this book is a must-have for curious, fact-hungry hockey fans everywhere!
About the author
Originally from Toronto, ERIC ZWEIG grew up as a fan of the CFL's Argonauts, the NHL's Maple Leafs, and the MLB's Blue Jays. Specializing in sports and sports history, Eric has written more than 40 books for adults and children. Ice hockey is his favorite sport.
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