The Girlfriend's Guide to Hockey

About this book

Teena Spencer knows from personal experience what it is to live through those months of hockey mania and endless weeks of playoff insanity when your partner is sprawled on the couch knocking back beer and yelling at the TV. If you cant beat em join em she decided and proceeded to learn the ins and outs of this increasingly popular game. In The Girlfriends Guide to Hockey Teena Spencer illuminates the arcane language of the sport (butt-ending and chippy play) the rules (icing) and the rituals (octopus throwing). Its all here: the teams the history the top players and the trivia written with clarity and humor. There are details on womens hockey too. With her colorful ancecdotes and simple direct style this is the ultimate guide for any woman new to the game and the traditions that accompany it. The Girlfriends Guide to Hockey is Teena Spencers answer to hockey-dread.