With hundreds of photographs and expert text, this colorful history explores the origin and evolution of hockey, with a focus on the great players, famous games, and illustrious teams from North America. But what makes this volume really special is an awe-inspiring collection facsimile memorabilia, 30 items perfectly reproduced to feel like the very originals: 100-year-old newspaper reports from the NHL's first games, Stanley Cup programs, player contracts, collectible hockey cards, and more. 11½" x 10½" hardcover, 96 pages, plus boundin memorabilia envelopes.