The Handy Hockey Answer Book, written by hockey historian, broadcaster, author and self-professed Hockey Maven Stan Fischler brings the game to life through exciting game action, vital stats, players, rules and more. It traces the early spread of hockey, Lord Stanley's involvement and the birth of the cup, then explains the rules, the equipment, strategies and positioning, before following the ups and downs of the National Hockey League and its teams and players. The Handy Hockey Answer Book answers more than 800 questions on the game.