hockey players

"Few positions in sports are more important than the hockey goalie. Learn about the greatest goalies in hockey history, explore their impact on the game, and then create your own list of the G.O.A.T. goalies"--.

"Hockey centers are always in the middle of the action. Explore the careers of superstars such as Wayne Gretzky, Connor McDavid, and Hayley Wickenheiser. Who do you think is the greatest of all-time?"--Provided by publisher.

"Anastasia Allen has worked her entire life for a shot at Team USA. She has a drive that few can match and, as she enters her third year on the Maple Hills ice skating team, everything is going according to plan. Nothing will stand in her way, not even the captain of the ice hockey team, Nate Hawkins. Nate's focus as team captain is on keeping his team on the ice. Which is tricky when a facilities mishap means they are forced to share a rink with the ice skating team - including Anastasia, who clearly can't stand him. But when her skating partner gets injured, Nate looks like her best option to advance in competition. Sparks fly, but Anastasia isn't worried. After all, she doesn't have time for a relationship . . . right?"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a graphic novel memoir of former professional hockey player and activist Akim Aliu, discussing growing up as a mixed-race child of Nigerian and Ukrainian Canadian immigrants, falling in love with the sport of hockey, and experiencing racism, hostility, and friendship during his rise to becoming a professional hockey player. Reveals the power structures in professional hockey that allowed discriminatory and racist coaches to control the system, in which some players were allowed to succeed while others, like Akim, were stifled at the height of their careers. Also discusses how Akim spoke out against the abuses he suffered and formed an organization to bring greater diversity to the sport of hockey.

Engaging images accompany information about the life and accomplishments of Connor McDavid. The combination of high- interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.

"NHL legend Wayne Gretzky's nickname was The Great One. When Sidney Crosby joined the NHL in 2005, his nickname was The Next One. So who wins this hockey face-off? Explore their careers to find out"--Provided by publisher.

"Takes a deep dive into the greatest athletes to ever play hockey and gives information related to their careers, including their stats and records, while examining the impact they have had on the sport and their fans"--Amazon.

Hockey is one of the fastest sports today. Players zip from zone to zone on ice skates, yet compete with amazing grace and agility. The pros make it look easy, but beginning hockey players know that the sport is anything but! This appealing look at hockey explains some of the rules of the game, parts of the rink, and the players' positions on the ice. Specially chosen images of hockey players in action are paired with at-level text, supporting emerging readers in understanding the main concepts and important vocabulary terms.

"The NHL draft is a critical time for teams, when the foundation for future championships is laid--or when championship dreams die. Only time will tell if a draft is successful, but a failed draft can severely set teams back for seasons, much to the dread of ownership, management, and most importantly, the fans. For even the most die-hard hockey fan, the preparation for draft day is a black box. [The author] takes readers behind the scenes, from the 2022 draft in Montreal to revealing draft stories from the past, to show how players are discovered and evaluated to create successful teams. [This book] shows the careful considerations that go into assessing talent for success. What is that balance in today's game between metrics and instinct, between analytics and traditional scouting?"--Provided by publisher.

"Thirteen-year-old Chase's life and identity should be simple. He's the goalie for his hockey team, the Eagles. He's a friend to Kevin and Jade. He's Kookum's youngest grandchild. He's a boy. He should like girls. But it's not that simple. Chase doesn't like girls the way the other boys do. It's scary being so different from his peers. Scarier still is the feeling that his teammates can tell who he is--and that they hate him for it. If he pretends hard enough, maybe he can hide the truth. Real strength and change can't come from a place of shame. Chase's dreams are troubled by visions of a bear spirit, and the more he tries to hide, the more everything falls apart. With the help of an Elder and a Two-Spirit mentor, can Chase find the strength to be proud of who he is?"--Provided by publisher.