IKE : Minnesota Hockey Icon
Jim Hoey
978-1-935666-84-4 / $19.95

One of the legendary figures in Minnesota hockey history, Eveleth native Willard Ikola joins with local author Jim Hoey to tell the story of his many decades in the game. He won three state titles in high school as an all-tournament goalie for Eveleth and two NCAA titles with the Michigan Wolverines. After helping the U.S. take the silver medal in the 1956 Olympics, “Ike”became a coaching legend in thirty-three spectacular years at Edina High School. He was noted for his record eight state titles with the Hornets, and became beloved for his modesty, class, and integrity.

Puck Heaven: Minnesota State Boys Hockey Tournament Trivia
Jim Hoey
6x9, $19.95, pb
224 pp
978-1-935666-28-8

In this newly-revised and expanded edition, author Jim Hoey explores the fascinating world of the Minnesota state high school hockey—its rivalries, heroic come-backs, glaring disappointments, injuries, winning streaks, and remarkable feats of individual athleticism.

Minnesota Twins Through Memorabilia
Thornley/Doepner/ Stebbins
978-1-935666-68-4
12 x 12, 96 pages, $19.95

The sights, sounds, and smells of the ballpark come alive as the Twin’ story is told through brief essays accompanied by 200 color photos of the pennants, jerseys, championship rings, gloves, signed baseballs, ticket stubs, and other pieces of memorabilia the text describes. The book covers the period before the Twins arrived in Minnesota, of town ball, minor league teams, barnstorming tours, World Series appearances, and individual milestones.

Puck Heaven: Minnesota State Boys Hockey Tournament Trivia
Jim Hoey
6x9, $19.95, pb
224 pp
978-1-935666-28-8

Jim Hoey, author of the best-selling Twins Trivia , explores the fascinating world of the Minnesota state high school hockey—its rivalries, heroic come-backs, glaring disappointments, injuries, winning streaks, and remarkable feats of individual athleticism.

Minnesota Twins Trivia
1,061 Questions (and answers, too!)
Jim Hoey
$19.95 (pb)
978-1-932472-99-8

Since they arrived in Minnesota in 1961, the Minnesota Twins have treated local baseball fans to decades of world-class play. Now, author Jim Hoey has brought together a remarkable collections of facts about the team, its players, their most thrilling victories and their crushing defeats. He’s arranged them into decades, All-Star appearances, statistical records, non-player personnel, post-season exploits, and other categories. How well do you know the Twins?