Ice Breakers: A Kids' Guide to Hockey and the Greatest Players Who Changed the Game

Meet over 80 hockey icons and learn the ins and outs of the game in this accessible, illustrated guide for kids ages 8 to 12.

Featuring a foreword by Jim Craig, a member of the legendary 1980 US Olympic hockey team, Ice Breakers is the kid-friendly reference book every hockey fan needs! Filled with information about iconic teams, long-winning dynasties, and heroes on the ice of the past and present, as well as engaging illustrations and bite-sized fun facts and stats, this guide provides an overview of the game, its players, and others, like coaches, who make it great.

Ice Breakers covers everything you need to know about hockey, including:

• The original six NHL teams (Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, and Detroit Red Wings) and some of the greatest teams in history
• The best players to ever take the ice, from goaltenders like Jim Craig and Vladislav Tretiak to grinders like Bob Gainey and Brad Marchand
• Iconic coaches like Scotty Bowman, Peter Laviolette, and Herb Brooks, who have led their teams to victory
• Information about awards, fun stats, and important moments from hockey history

This encyclopedic guide is the perfect addition to any sports library!

Author: Tom Caraccioli, Jerry Caraccioli
Publisher: Becker & Mayer
Published: 06/03/2025
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 10.25h x 8.25w x 0.65d
ISBN: 9780760395691
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author

Tom Caraccioli has been working in some capacity in sports communications for more than 35 years. Along with his identical twin brother Jerry, Tom has authored sports books as well as been a monthly columnist for USA HOCKEY magazine. Most recently, Tom served as Vice President of Communications for Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network). He also was a part of Turner Sports and NBC Sports Communications teams and began his television communications career with USA Network.

Jerry Caraccioli has been working in some capacity in sports communications for more than 35 years. Along with his identical twin brother Tom, Jerry has authored sports books as well as been a monthly columnist for USA HOCKEY magazine. Jerry served as Executive Director, Communications, CBS Sports, during his 25 years as a member of the CBS Television Network Sports Division's Communications Department.

Jim Craig is best known as the backbone of the 1980 Olympic Gold Medal Hockey Team. For more than 30 years, Jim has inspired, instructed, and provided strategic and winning direction to some of the most prestigious companies across the world as the successful owner and president of his company, Gold Medal Strategies, Inc.