hockey players

"Fifty-seven incredible stories from hockey's biggest names, greatest characters and unsung heroes Essential reading for every fan, Beauties is a collection of the best stories that players tell each other. Grab a seat with TSN's James Duthie as hockey's finest relive highs, lows and hilarious moments on and off the ice from superstars, journeymen, coaches, referees, broadcasters, agents, and hockey moms and dads. In Beauties, you'll find out: - How Sidney Crosby's most unusual nickname came to be - How Steve Stamkos's dad accidentally stole Steve Yzerman's car - How Paul "Biznasty" Bissonette almost had the Arizona Coyotes kicked out of a Winnipeg hotel on game day - How Wayne Gretzky's greatest one-liner may have turned around the Stanley Cup Final in 1985 - About the night that Hayley Wickenheiser went blind - Why the St. Louis Blues credit Laila Anderson, a brave young girl, for their Stanley Cup win - What Bobby Orr said the first time he saw Connor McDavid play at a rink in Toronto and more!"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the achievements of several notable hockey players.

"Many of the greatest hockey players have earned funny, odd, or interesting nicknames during their careers. . . . Find out the stories behind hockey's legendary nicknames"--Provided by publisher.

"Akim Aliu--also known as 'Dreamer'--is a Ukrainian-Nigerian-Canadian professional hockey player. . . . 'Dreamer' tells Akim's . . . story, from being the only Black child in his Ukrainian community, to his family struggling to make ends meet while living in Toronto, to confronting the racist violence he often experienced both on and off the ice"--Provided by publisher.

"Griffin Tardiff, 16, sidelined from hockey because of a serious injury, starts Grade 11 in a new school an hour away from his home town of Ottawa. He chooses, as his community service, a spot at the local radio station. Then he gets involved in the lives of a family in his new neighbourhood which opens his eyes to other intriguing possibilities."--Provided by publisher.

"Wayne Gretzky . . . has scored more points than any other player and holds the record for most points scored in a season. Follow the life of one of the greatest players in hockey history"--Provided by publisher.

"Slap shot! Learn how to play hockey through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!"--.

A biography of Canadian hockey player John Tavares.

A biography of Russian hockey player Nikita Kucherov.

A biography of Canadian hockey player Nathan MacKinnon.