New Releases by Kevin Allen

The most celebrated of all sports trophies has held everything from beer to infants and has been carted from Moscow''s Red Square to Bob''s Big Boy. Readers can follow the true exploits of the prestigious trophy beyond the champagne toasts and all-star embraces by reading the surprising and often touching accounts presented here.

A key member of the NHL Dallas Stars tells his own story and shares his troubles and triumphs. Photos.

Crunch introduces bodychecking and shotblocking players, power forwards, agitators, and fighters, from the legendary warriors-on-ice such as Gordie Howe and Bobby Baun, to the current tough-guy stars of the NHL, including Darren McCarty, Stu Grimson, Keith Tkachuk, and Eric Lindros. Read stories about players who go back into the game with painful injuries, on-ice rivalries, powerful checks, and great shot blocks. The history of fighting and the future of violence in hockey is addressed in this powerful tribute to the players who go out there night after night and fight for their team.

Looks at the history of American hockey from star player Hobey Baker in 1910 to the 1996 World Cup.

This screenplay contains the original manuscript including many hilarious scenes which never made it to the screen. Kevin Allen is an award-winning director of documentaries revolving around football. This is his first screenplay, and he is currently working in the United States. The book includes over 25 photographs taken on set, many previously unseen.