ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Andrew Podnieks has written more than 40 books on hockey, all of which are featured on this site. In addition, he has covered two Olympics and five World Championships for the IIHF, one World Junior Championship for Hockey Canada, and written extensively with and for the Hockey Hall of Fame. Additionally, he works frequently with Canada's Sports Hall of Fame to develop web and exhibition content and produce publications.

THE VICTORIA CUP

For the first time ever, NHL club teams will play European club teams for a meaningful trophy...
Read the full story here.

THE COMPLETE HOCKEY DICTIONARY
One of the highlights of the fall season will be the release of The Complete Hockey Dictionary , the most comprehensive study of the language of the game. The dictionary will include more than 10,000 entries, from the 1800s and earlier up to the present day. The book will be illustrated by Wayne Downey, and you can get a preview of his line drawings by clicking here.

IIHF 100th ANNIVERSARY

From September 2007 to September 2008, the IIHF will be celebrating its 100th anniversary. The culmination of events will take place in Quebec City and Halifax in May 2008 when Canada hosts the senior World Championship for the first time. Click here for a full list of events, and check back periodically for updates as plans are confirmed and made public.

INTERVIEWS WITH CANADA'S GREATEST ATHLETES

As part of his work for Canada's Sports Hall of Fame's website, Andrew Podnieks has had the privilege and honour of interviewing dozens of the nation's finest athletes. These interviews are part of the Memories Project which is intended to document the lives and careers of all living Honoured Members in the Sports Hall. More

 
   

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