The essential guide for the novice who wants to develop the best hockey skills, brought up-to-date for a new generation of players.

When this title was first released a decade ago, Quill & Quire called it a "valuable hockey-school-in-a-book...as slick as a slapshot." Hockey the NHL Way -- The Basics, available in five languages, quickly became the international standard for players of all ages. This fully revised and updated edition helps beginning players lay the groundwork for a successful game.

With easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photos of players in action, The Basics shows young athletes how to play the complete game -- from improving skating techniques to cultivating explosive offensive skills and establishing rock-solid defense and goaltending. This revised edition features new information on improving tness, preventing injuries, and dealing with mental aspects of the game.