Pro Hockey Heroes of Today

Pro Hockey Heroes of Today
Author: Bill Libby
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 166
Release: 1974
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780394927619

Profiles of twenty-four hockey stars including goalies, scoring leaders, and defensemen.

Pro Hockey Heroes of Today

Pro Hockey Heroes of Today
Author: Bill Libby
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1974
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780394827612

Profiles of twenty-four hockey stars including goalies, scoring leaders, and defensemen.

Heroes of Pro Hockey

Heroes of Pro Hockey
Author: Stan Fischler
Publisher: New York : Random House
Total Pages: 141
Release: 1971
Genre: Hockey
ISBN: 9780394821467

Everyday Hockey Heroes

Everyday Hockey Heroes
Author: Bob McKenzie
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2019-10-29
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1982104856

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER An inspiring and updated volume of stories about Canada’s most beloved sport—hockey—and the everyday heroes who embody the spirit of the game and help shape its future, from the pros who compete in NHL arenas to the dreamers and fans who play on backyard rinks. What does hockey look like today in Canada? Who is changing the game? Canadian broadcasters Bob McKenzie and Jim Lang bring together players, coaches, and fans to show us what hockey means to them. Meet Philadelphia Flyer Wayne Simmonds and Paralympian gold medalist Greg Westlake, who wouldn’t be at the top of their sport without the never-ending support of their families and communities. Read about players who overcame catastrophic injury to keep playing the game they love, or the renowned Canadian neurosurgeon leading the charge to protect athletes from the dangers of brain trauma and concussion. From hockey commentators who broke down barriers to be on air to the youth hockey coach welcoming Syrian boys and girls to Canada through our national pastime, these are the stories of everyday hockey heroes—those who defy the odds, advocate for inclusion, and champion the next generation of hockey. From small-town rinks to big city arenas across the country, this collection celebrates everyone who loves our great game. A must-read for every hockey fan.

Everyday Hockey Heroes, Volume III

Everyday Hockey Heroes, Volume III
Author: Jim Lang
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2024-11-05
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1982196548

From hockey insider Jim Lang comes a new volume in the nationally bestselling series of uplifting hockey stories about the everyday heroes who are breaking down barriers and shaping the future of a game they love. In this heartfelt collection of personal hockey stories, sports broadcaster and author Jim Lang brings together the remarkable voices of hockey players, coaches, families, and fans who have overcome adversity and are championing the game they love—on and off the ice. Read about former Humboldt Broncos defenceman Logan Boulet, whose selfless organ donation helped six Canadians and motivated almost 150,000 people to register as donors in the following weeks. Meet players like Kelly Serbu, who didn’t let his visual impairment stop him from playing hockey and is now raising awareness and funds for blind hockey programs, or Kim McCullough, who founded Total Female Hockey to empower other aspiring female players. Follow players and coaches of colour such as Jim Paek and Jason Payne who are helping to break down barriers, and the hockey parents who are working to make the game more accessible. These are the everyday heroes who are defying the odds and inspiring change. Featuring extraordinary stories of tireless advocates and unbelievable successes, Everyday Hockey Heroes, Volume III is a celebration of the great game of hockey and the heroes—sung and unsung—found on rinks and in arenas across the country.

SLAP SHOT!! Yesterday's Great Hockey Heroes

SLAP SHOT!! Yesterday's Great Hockey Heroes
Author: Ross R. Olney
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2014-08-02
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1312402385

Pro hockey games are exciting, beautiful, ugly, graceful, bone breaking, frantic, bloody, sometimes like a ballet and always unpredictable. A losing team wins. A Stanley Cup team loses. A star player misses a key goal. A rookie wins with an amazing shot. In SLAP SHOT!! twelve of the best, most famous players ever in the game are discussed. Some are now gone, some are still living, all are retired but many are still involved in the great game they love, a game loved by more and more millions of fans throughout the world. (Cover photo by author)

Everyday Hockey Heroes, Volume II

Everyday Hockey Heroes, Volume II
Author: Bob McKenzie
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2021-10-26
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1982132728

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER From TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie comes a new collection of hockey stories about the everyday heroes from across the game who are defying the odds and championing the next generation of hockey—on and off the ice. In this uplifting and entertaining volume of stories, Canadian broadcasters Bob McKenzie and Jim Lang bring together hockey players, coaches, and refs, as well as those behind the bench—the parents, scouts, analysts, and agents—to tell us, in their own voices, why they love the game and how they’re shaping its future. Meet Dallas Stars’ winger Andrew Cogliano, who captivated the hockey world by playing 830 consecutive games, despite various injuries, and hear how hockey and his parents instilled in him the strong work ethic that made his streak possible. Learn about how Jeremy Rupke found his passion and created the popular website How to Hockey to help young hockey hopefuls who might not have money for professional lessons develop their on-ice skills and give them the confidence to achieve their dreams off the ice. Read about players like Jack Jablonski, who didn’t let a life-changing spinal cord injury at age sixteen stop him from being a part of the game, and is now using his experience to raise awareness and funds for spinal cord injury research. From LGBTQ players like Jessica Platt who are breaking down barriers to women such as Danièle Sauvageau who are breaking glass ceilings as coaches, refs, agents, and analysts, these are the everyday heroes who are using hockey to inspire change. Featuring incredible stories of comebacks, milestones, and friendship, Everyday Hockey Heroes, Volume II highlights the very best of hockey: the power it has to unite us to be the best we can be—for ourselves and for others.

Hockey Hero

Hockey Hero
Author: Zachary Hyman
Publisher: Tundra Books
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2015-10-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1770496327

A heart-warming, intergenerational story about an awkward young boy who finds his hockey chutzpah at a PeeWee tournament. Tommy goes from timid observer to essential player - as we readers cheer him on! Illustrated by Zachary Pullen whose inimitable style blends perfectly with Zachary Hyman's inspiring text.

Author: Jenny Sockey
Publisher: Xulon Press
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2002-06-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1591601215

Native Americans in Sports

Native Americans in Sports
Author: C. Richard King
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 727
Release: 2015-03-10
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1317464028

Offers full coverage of Native American athletes and athletics from historical, cultual and indigenous perspectives, from before European intervention to the 21st century. There are entries devoted to broader cultural themes, and how these affect and are affected by the sport.