Epic Hockey Facts Challenge

Book cover titled "Epic Hockey Facts Challenge" featuring a cartoon illustration of a hockey player in red uniform skating towards the goal, with a goalie in front of the net in the background. The cover highlights "500+ facts" and "200+ questions" and mentions it includes all 32 NHL teams. The author is M.J. Tomporo.

Turn your kid’s hockey obsession into a trivia game they’ll love.

Epic Hockey Facts Challenge

Think you know hockey? It’s time to prove it.

Packed with 500+ fascinating facts and 200+ interactive challenges, Epic Hockey Facts Challenge turns hockey history into a game. From legendary players and unforgettable moments to team trivia and skill-testing puzzles, this book challenges young fans to level up their knowledge from rookie to true hockey facts legend.

  • 500+ fun facts about NHL teams, stars, and moments

  • 200+ quiz questions and puzzles for ages 8–12

  • Perfect for road trips, game nights, and between‑period breaks

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“1001 Hockey Facts For Young Hockey Fans”

The ultimate hockey fact book for kids who can’t get enough hockey.

Reviews for Epic Hockey Facts Challenge

"Wonderful & Fun Trivial Book"

"A slapshot of fun for any young hockey fan!"

"Explanation of the Game is Laid Out Perfectly"

"Wonderful & Fun Trivial Book" • "A slapshot of fun for any young hockey fan!" • "Explanation of the Game is Laid Out Perfectly" •

What’s Inside

  • 500+ Fascinating Hockey Facts

    Explore legendary players, unforgettable moments, NHL teams, Olympic heroes, records, mascots, and more. This book is written in a fun, engaging style that grows with young readers.

  • 200+ Interactive Challenges & Games

    From trivia and true/false to word searches, logic puzzles, and “Who Am I?” games, Epic Hockey Facts Challenge turns learning hockey into an exciting, hands-on experience.

  • Level Up From Rookie to Expert

    Multiple difficulty levels help kids build confidence as they progress, making it ideal for solo play, family challenges, or friendly competition.

  • All 32 NHL Teams + Olympic Hockey

    Dive into team histories, stars, rivalries, and unforgettable moments from across the NHL, plus the greatest highlights from Olympic and international hockey.

  • Designed to Be Played, Not Just Read

    This book invites kids to grab a pencil, track their progress, check answers, and replay challenges. It turns reading into an active, screen-free experience.

  • Perfect for Hockey-Loving Kids Ages 8–12

    A fun, educational gift that works for game day, road trips, bedtime reading, or group challenges, with high replay value that keeps kids coming back.

1001 Hockey Facts for Young Hockey Fans

From frozen ponds to NHL glory, this book packs 1,001 facts every young hockey fan needs to know.

Fun, fast, and full of trivia about the game’s greatest players, wild records, and legendary moments, “1001 Hockey Facts” is hockey knowledge that scores every time.

Book cover titled '1001 Hockey Facts for Young Hockey Fans' by M.J. Tomporo. The cover features an illustration of two hockey players on ice, one in red gear and the other in black and yellow, with a hockey goal and goalie in the background.

54 Amazon Reviews

Seven white stars on a black background.

Overall 4.6 / 5 Stars

"Great Combination of Key Statistics & Fun Facts"

"Fast Paced & Full of Hockey Spirit"

"Packed With Cool Records & Fascinating Trivia"

"Great Combination of Key Statistics & Fun Facts" • "Fast Paced & Full of Hockey Spirit" • "Packed With Cool Records & Fascinating Trivia" •

What’s Inside

  • Screen Free Fun for readers 8 - 14

    Written in a fast-paced, fact-packed style that’s easy to read and hard to put down. The perfect way to get kids off their phones and into something that inspires and educates.

  • 1001 Reasons to Love the Game Even More

    With 1001 hand-picked facts, your young fan will always have something new to discover about the coolest game on Earth. Every page sparks laughter, surprise, or a “Mom, did you know!?” moment that turns learning into a game.

  • Packed With the Biggest Stars on Ice

    From McDavid’s jaw-dropping speed to Matthews’ unstoppable shot and Crosby’s legendary rituals, every modern superstar is here. Your child won’t just read about hockey heroes; they’ll feel like they know them.

  • Builds Knowledge, Confidence, & Curiosity

    Each fact is carefully written to grow with your young fan, sparking their curiosity, boosting reading skills, and building a real hockey IQ that’ll make them the smartest fan in the room.

  • From Backyard Rinks to NHL Glory

    Kids learn how their favorite players started small, worked hard, and reached the top. It’s a powerful reminder that every champion begins with a dream, a stick, and a little frozen pond.

  • The Perfect Gift for Hockey Fans

    Whether it’s for Christmas, a birthday, or between games, 1001 Hockey Facts for Young Hockey Fans is a gift they’ll come back to because hockey isn’t just a sport, it’s a way of life.

54 Amazon Reviews

Six white stars on a black background

Overall 4.6 / 5 Stars

"it explained things like player positions and team history in a way that’s easy to understand"

"The mix of fun trivia and real hockey history makes it great for fans of any age."

"The perfect gift for my grandson"

"it explained things like player positions and team history in a way that’s easy to understand" • "The mix of fun trivia and real hockey history makes it great for fans of any age." • "The perfect gift for my grandson" •

About the Author

M.J. Tomporo grew up in Saskatchewan, where winter meant one thing: hockey. He learned to skate and play on frozen ponds near his family home under the northern lights. Though he never played hockey at a high level, his love for the game never faded.

A lifelong fan of hockey history, legendary players, and quirky trivia, M.J. wrote 1001 Hockey Facts for Young Hockey Fans to inspire the next generation of fans and to keep the spirit of the game alive, one fact at a time.

Headshot of a smiling man with short dark hair, wearing a black shirt, against a dark background.