The Canadian Hockey Atlas

Produced under the editorial and art direction of Sara Angel

A unique celebration of Canada’s game in all its variety, this beautifully made book is the definitive guide to hockey. Part encyclopedic reference source, part mesmerizing history, The Canadian Hockey Atlas is a beautifully illustrated look at hockey from a completely new perspective. Organized into 11 chapters by province and territory, with over 1,000 player entries complete with listings of every hockey town and city, this book shows through history, stories, and memorabilia how the game’s wildly different local and regional strands come together into the pastime that defines Canada.

Written in a lively and witty style, full of an obvious love of the game, The Canadian Hockey Atlas includes all the key facts and figures, as well as biographies of the great players and fascinating trivia. Fully illustrated throughout with over 400 images including colour maps, charts, and diagrams, it also features the most striking and evocative collection of hockey photographs and memorabilia ever assembled – the perfect gift for anyone who loves hockey.

Praise for The Hockey Atlas of Canada

“Writing in an authoritative yet amiable voice, Cole works from archival material and original interviews to explore and illuminate the geographic roots of hundreds of hockey’s most famous and notable players, personalities, events, teams, and tournaments. Additionally, the book contains hundreds of informative and entertaining sidebars and photographs, including a chart of the nation’s top native players, a photo of a bloody-faced Jacques Plante (famed netminder for the Montreal Canadiens), and a team photo of Vancouver’s 1919-20 all-Japanese Asahi Athletic Club hockey team….A wealth of information about everything from the game’s pre-European Mi’kmaq roots in the Maritimes to the Calgary Flames’ 2005-06 Stanley Cup run. All worth getting lost in.”
—Quill & Quire