hockey for women

"Describes the history of women in hockey, including the first organized teams in the nineteenth century to expanded opportunities with the passing of Title IX and beyond"--Publisher.

Chronicles the history of the Preston Rivulettes, an all-girls hockey team that formed during the Great Depression, describing the team's accomplishments and setbacks, and discussing how they overcame gender stereotypes to become inspirational athletes.

Profiles the first United States Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Team, focusing on the players, their training, and their gold medal win in the 1998 Winter Olympics.

An overview of the history of women's ice hockey, including how the game is played, equipment used, and biographies of four women players.

Presents information on women's hockey, including its history, advice on how to find a team, playing tips from some of hockey's top instructors and coaches, advice on how to select and buy equipment, and profiles some players, coaches, and teams.

Traces the history of women's ice hockey; offers advice on finding or creating a team; describes and illustrates basic skating terms and skills; looks at equipment; and includes information on hockey training, moves, and techniques.

Photographs and text describe the basic skills necessary for women's competitive ice hockey, profiling a number of professional players including Karyn Bye and Natalie Darwitz.