In previous years Sports Illustrated has put together beautiful coffee table books on football , basketball , college football , and golf , not to mention multiple swimsuit titles . In 2010 they're finally coming out with Sports Illustrated The Hockey Book . Buy the book: Amazon.ca - Chapters - Amazon.com Packed in the 256 pages are amazing photographs, tons of history and of course a collection of Sports Illustrated's best writing. George Plimpton, Michael Farber, Mark Mulvoy, Allan Abel and Ed Swift amongst others. Farber also provides plenty of fresh words, as well. Brought back to life are the game's greatest moments, from the days of the Original Six to the Miracle on Ice to the days of Gretzky and Lemieux. Also prominently featured are the games other greats, including Gordie Howe, Bobby Orr, Jacques Plante, Rocket Richard, Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby. But this book's three stars are simple: photos, photos, photos. I dare you to flip through ...