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2 Contents Introduction: Best NHL players #5 Brian Elliott Published at Petitcodiac Regional School May 2016 #4 Mark Messier #3 Jaromir Jagr #2 Gordie Howe #1 Wayne Gretzky

Have you ever got in a fight with your friends who the

After you read this you can shut them up pretty quickly.

3 Have you ever got in a fight with your friends who the top 5 best NHL players are/were? Well fight no more! After you read this you can shut them up pretty quickly. With exclusive stats and facts inside you absolutely HAVE to read this fact-a-licious book! Once you read the first paragraph you will be all over this book like flies on poop.

5 Brian Elliott Born: Newmarket,Ontario april 9 th 1985 Teams: Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche and St.Louis Blues Position: Goalie Brian Elliott! Bet you didn t see that coming!

4 5 Brian Elliott Born: Newmarket,Ontario april 9 th 1985 Teams: Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche and St.Louis Blues Position: Goalie Brian Elliott! Bet you didn t see that coming! You may not believe me, but after you read the following you will change your mind in a heart beat! With outstanding stats and exclusive facts you will just HAVE to keep on reading to find out what the secret is of the king of goalies.

Topic Brian Elliott Early years Brian Elliott grew up in Newmarket, Ontario. He playedd for the Newmarket Redman AA and he played for the York-Simcoe Express AAA.

After a solid season in the AAA Eastern hockey league, Brian was signed by the Ajax Axemen in the Ontario A hockey league.

5 Topic Brian Elliott Early years Brian Elliott grew up in Newmarket, Ontario. He playedd for the Newmarket Redman AA and he played for the York-Simcoe Express AAA. Elliott was not drafted by an Ontario hockey league team (OHL) Team in 2001 and so he returned to York-Simcoe for Major Midget the following season. After a solid season in the AAA Eastern hockey league, Brian was signed by the Ajax Axemen in the Ontario A hockey league. After a standout season with the Axemen, Elliott was drafted in the ninth round, 291 st pick In the 2003 entry draft by the Ottawa Senators. Awards Reords Brian has been choses #5 for one reason, his records! In he had a save % of 0.940! That is crazy! It is actually the best save % EVER! He also holds 3 rd best with 0.919! Patrick Roy, Martin Broduer or Carey Price can t even do that! In his stats were: GAA 1.56 Save % SO 9. That is unbelievable! He also holds 5 best GAA (goals against average) with 1.03! Quick Fact Brian Elliott is the first NHL goalie from the St.Louis Blues to get in the top 10 for save % NHL season: William M. Jennings trophy (Best GAA) NHL season: Led the NHL in save % (0.940) NHL season: Lowest GAA in the NHL (1.56) NHL season: Highest single season save % (0.940) Brian Elliott has played at the university of Wisconsin-Madison and has broke crazy records! He is in the hall of fame for the school.

4 Mark Messier Born: Edmonton, Alberta, January 18, 1961 Teams: Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers Position: Centre As they call him, the leader of all sports.

6 4 Mark Messier Born: Edmonton, Alberta, January 18, 1961 Teams: Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers Position: Centre As they call him, the leader of all sports. He came #4 on my list for leadership,awards and grit (another word for hard work). If they were losing 1-0 or he would still try his heart out until the last buzzer buzz s. With a TON of information inside read on and find out the other side of the hockey star Mark Messier.

Mark Messier Early years Mark messier lived in St.Albert, Edmonton. When he was a young buck, he played tier 2 in the Alberta junior hockey league with the St.Albert saints.

7 Mark Messier Early years Mark messier lived in St.Albert, Edmonton. When he was a young buck, he played tier 2 in the Alberta junior hockey league with the St.Albert saints. In 54 games, Messier had 74 points! That s impressive! He also had 194 penalty minutes. He also played a couple games with the Portland Winter Hawks. His father has also played in Portland. But for the Portland Buckaroos. Mark s father Doug once played with Doug Stapleton. The coach of the Indianapolis Racers. Doug called him and got a contract for Mark. It was to play in Indianapolis for 2 years on a $30,000 contract. Messier signed the 5 day tryout contract at the age 17. He failed to register a point so he was dropped by the contract. After the team folded, he signed as a free agent by the Cincinatti Stingers. While with the team, Mark was on a line with Rob Ftorek. He was the top scorer in the league. Shortly after, he was brought up into the NHL Awards All-star game: 82, 83, 84, 86, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 94, 96, 97, 98, 2000, 04 Conn smythe trophy: 84 First All-star team: 82, 87, 90, 92 Hart memorial trophy: 90, 92 Lester B Pearson Award: 90, 92 Second All-star team: 84 Stanley cup: 84, 85, 87, 88, 90, 94 Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky were actually RIVALS back in the day. They faught and hacked eachother till the last buzzer rang. Why he has been chosen Mark Messier has been chosen for #4 for his stats, awards and most impotantly his LEADERSHIP. Mark is voted the best sports leader OF ALL TIME. He is an outstanding hockey player and he plays with grit and heart. Quick Fact Mark Messier is the best leader of ALL TIME. He has everything it takes to be a leader. Read on to find out the #3 on the list of the best hockey players of all time #

3 Jaromir Jagr Born: February 15, 1972, Kladno, CzechSlovakia Teams: Pittsburh Penguins, Washington Capitals, New York Rangers Position: Right wing Yes. The one and only Jaromir Jagr.

8 3 Jaromir Jagr Born: February 15, 1972, Kladno, CzechSlovakia Teams: Pittsburh Penguins, Washington Capitals, New York Rangers Position: Right wing Yes. The one and only Jaromir Jagr. This deadly hockey player with a kind heart is my 3 rd person on my list. With hands like Ovechkin and mind set like Crosby he is definitely the 3 rd best hockey player of all time. Read on to find out more Exciting and top secret facts about Jaromir Jagr

Jaromir Jagr Early years Jaromir Jagr was born February 15, 1972 in Kladno, CzechSlovakia. Where he lived on a farm with his parents and his sister, Jikita until he was 18 years old.

It was always a big thing when we played them. Because our team was really good, and with Kladno it was sort of a showdown against two individual guys. It was always intense. He has spoken.

9 Jaromir Jagr Early years Jaromir Jagr was born February 15, 1972 in Kladno, CzechSlovakia. Where he lived on a farm with his parents and his sister, Jikita until he was 18 years old. Jagr comes from a line of Jaromir s from his grandfather and father. Jaromir s friend has spoken: Kladno had Jagr and this other kid. They were just dominating. It was always a big thing when we played them. Because our team was really good, and with Kladno it was sort of a showdown against two individual guys. It was always intense. He has spoken. His ad owns a farm. Which was 8 to 10 kilometers from home. So his dad took a bike, and Jaromir ran. That s a lot of running! When he was drafted fifth overall in the 1990 draft, he went back to Kladno to grab his stuff and say goodbye. Three weeks later, he was in the Pittsburgh Penguins dressing room. It was hard for him. He didn t speak English AT ALL. But after winning two Stanley cups, it was all worth it. Records Jaromir Jagr is holding a TON of records! He has the most points as a CzechSlovakian. What am I saying, he has the most points ever from Europe! He also has the most points as a right winger, most game winning goals, and OT goals. I could go on FOREVER. He has been playing in the NHL for 26 years! He is still producing more goals then most players! That my friend, is UNBELIEVABLE. He is the oldest person in the NHL at the age of 44. Awards Jaromir has some awesome awards! Look at the table below from more information: Art Ross: 95, 98, 99, 2000, 01 Read on to find out #2 on my list of the best NHL players of all time Hart Memorial: 99 Lester B Pearson: 99, 2000, 08 NHL all rookie team: 91 NHL all star game selection 92, 93, 94, 96, 97, 98, 99, 2000, 01, 02, 03, 04, 16 Stanley cup champions: 91,92 Why he has been chosen Jaromir Jagr has been chosen #3 for his records and his awards! That is 2 of the top priorities for being 1 of the best hockey players of all time. #

10 2 Gordon (Gordie) Howe Born: March 31, 1928 Floral, Saskatchewan Teams: Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers Position: Right Wing Mr.Hockey. The king of hockey. Bet you didn t see that coming! Gordon is the 2 nd best hockey player of all time! He has broken crazy franchise records and world records. Also, with astonishing stats you will die to see what is coming. Read on to find out the unbelievable and hidden facts about the one and only, Gordie Howe

Gordon (Gordie) Howe Early years Gordie Howe was born march 31 st, 1928 in Floral Saskatchewan and Gordon was 1 of the 9 kids in the family.

Even though he was midly dyslexic. He was physically beyond his years at an early age. By the time he reached his early teens he was already 6ft tall.

During the depression, Gordie quit school to work in the construction. Then left Saskatoon at 16 to pursue his hockey career. Howe was noticed by the NHL team the New York Rangers.

11 Gordon (Gordie) Howe Early years Gordie Howe was born march 31 st, 1928 in Floral Saskatchewan and Gordon was 1 of the 9 kids in the family. When Gordon was 9, the family moved to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan where his father worked as a labourer during the depression. In the summers, Howe would work construction with his father. Even though he was midly dyslexic. He was physically beyond his years at an early age. By the time he reached his early teens he was already 6ft tall. Doctors feared a calcium deficierey and encouraged him to strength his spine with chin ups. He began playing organized sports when he was 8 years old. During the depression, Gordie quit school to work in the construction. Then left Saskatoon at 16 to pursue his hockey career. Howe was noticed by the NHL team the New York Rangers. They offered him to sign with the Rangers. Why he has been chosen Gordie Howe has been chosen for his records and especially his awards! He is one of my favorite hockey players EVER to play the sport. He is a hard worker and with an astonishing childhood, Gordon made the list very easily. Especially fro #2 Awards Gordie Howe has some cool awards! Read the following for exclusive facts! Stanley cup champions: 50, 52, 54, 55 Art ross: 51, 52, 53, 54, 57, 63 Hart memorial: 52, 53, 57 Lester B Pearson: 67 Hockey hall of fame: 72 Records Gordie Howe has broke crazy records! I am going to list the biggest records he has broken: Most NHL games played 1,767 Most NHL regular season games played with a single team 1,687 Most NHL all star game appearances 23 Most NHL and WHL season games played 2,188 Gordie Howe is 1 of the 2 playes in NHL history to play with his son. Martin Broduer is the other NHL player. Quick Fact Gordie Howe has a famous hockey term called the Gordie Howe hat trick. It s when a player get s a fight, a goal and a assist in one game. Read on to find out the #1 best NHL player of all time #

12 1 Wayne Gretzky Born: January 26, 1961 Brantford,Ontario Teams: Edmonton Oilers, Las Angeles Kings, St.Loius Blues, New York Rangers Position: Centre Not a big surprise eh? Well with his stats, awards, and records it s not a surprise at all! From being a hockey legend at the age 17 and the age 39 he hasn t stopped breaking records! Read on to find out the most interesting facts about the hockey legend, Wayne Gretzky

Wayne Gretzky Quick Fact Early years Wayne Gretzky was born on January 26, 1960 in Brantford, Ontario. Where Walter (his father) worked for Bell telephone Canada.

Wayne was joined by a sister Kim (B.1963), and brothers Keith, Glen and Brent. The family would regulary visit Tony and Mary s farm. (Wayne s grandparents) and watch hockey night in Canada together.

13 Wayne Gretzky Quick Fact Early years Wayne Gretzky was born on January 26, 1960 in Brantford, Ontario. Where Walter (his father) worked for Bell telephone Canada. The family moved into a house on Varadi avenue seven months after Wayne was born. Chosen partly for in the winter they could make an ice rink on their nice flat yard. Wayne was joined by a sister Kim (B.1963), and brothers Keith, Glen and Brent. The family would regulary visit Tony and Mary s farm. (Wayne s grandparents) and watch hockey night in Canada together. By age two, Wayne was trying to score goals on Mary with a souvenir hockey stick. The farm was where Wayne first skated. Two years and ten months Walter taught Wayne, Keith, Glen and their friend s hockey on a rink he made in the back yard of the family home. Nicknamed the Wally Coliseum. Drills included skating around Javex bleach bottles and tin cans. Also flipping pucks over scattered hockey sticks to be able to skate where the puck is going, not where the puck has been. Wayne was a classic prodigy whose extraordinary skills made him the target of jealous parents. Did you know that Wayne Gretzky has broke 60 NHL records!? That is crazy! Records Wayne Gretzky is the king and leader of hockey! Read on to find out some of the most unbelievable records he has broken. 894 goals in 1487 games (best ever) Most goals in playoffs 122 in 208 games Most goals in 1 season 92 in 81 games Most assists 1,963 Awards Art ross: , 91, 94 Hart memorial: 80-87, 89 Lady Byng:80, 96, 94, 99 Lester B Pearson: 81-85, 87 Stanley cup champions: 84, 85, 87, 88 Conn Smythe trophy: 85, 88 Induction into Hall of fame: 99 Wayne s father has always told his son the famous saying go where the puck is going, not where it s been. HEADING Wayne Gretzky has been chosen for his unbelievable awards, records and especially heart. With being a kind hockey player and being a good one, it s hard work. TRUST ME #

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If you don t, try ranking them yourself.

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Here are others to consider: Sidney Crosby,

14 I thought Here are the criteria I used in ranking the best NHL players of all time. The players: Most points All-star game appearances Best save % Records Awards GAA What do you think? 1. Do you agree with my ranking? If you don t, try ranking them yourself. Justify your ranking with data. You may use my criteria or you may use your own. 2. Here are others to consider: Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, Martin Broduer and Carey Price. Fnd out more about them. Should they have made my list? Are there others that should be considered?

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