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"In this first-person account, former Olympian Eric LeMarque recounts a harrowing tale of survival--of eight days in the frozen wilderness, of losing his legs to frostbite, and coming face-to-face with death. But Eric's ordeal on the mountain was only part of his struggle for survival--as he reveals, with startling candor, an even more harrowing and inspiring tale of fame and addiction, healing and triumph.--From publisher description.

"When injured figure skater Willow takes the position of hockey goalie as part of her rehabilitation, the team captain starts to fall for her"--OCLC.

Discusses what it takes to become a professional hockey player, while providing an insider's look at how athletes prepare for competition as well as the special events players participate in when they aren't on the ice.

Hockey coach Anatoly Tarasov recounts his career and the players he worked with.

P.K. Subban is a remarkable athlete and role model. A talent on the ice, playing for some of the best teams in the NHL, P.K. has set records and won the Norris Trophy, the highest honor in hockey for a defenseman. Often the center of controversy, he is the pride of many fans and a hero to young athletes of color. His stand against racism relies more on actions to support others than on relating his own experiences. He is known to have made the largest donation to charity by a Canadian athlete in history, and works to build an understanding between at-risk youth and law enforcement across North America.

"A picture book biography of Manon Rh?aume, a groundbreaking hockey player who became the first woman to play in the National Hockey League"--Provided by the publisher.

Looks at the life of Mike Eruzione, the captain of the 1980 Winter Olympics United States hockey team that defeated the Soviet Union.

"Learn what it takes to become a professional hockey player. Readers get an insider's look at how athletes prepare for competition as well as the special events players participate in when they aren't on the ice"--Provided by publisher.

Updated in time for the 2019-20 season, Hockey Now! provides fast-paced and strikingly illustrated profiles of over 65 of the best and brightest of the NHL.

Looks at the life and career of Alex Ovechkin, a star player with the Washington Capitals professional hockey team.