Abducted by a "fan" and forced to become a member of a professional junior hockey team, thirteen-year-old star center Steve Crandall quickly realizes that he must play not only to win but to survive.
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.
When first-grader Freddy decides to try out for peewee hockey, his archenemy and school bully Max decides to also try out for the one slot left on the team.
Third grader Molly is jealous of Florence's superior ice skating ability but makes an interesting discovery about teamwork when she joins the hockey team.
Color photos and simple text present a coaching session of an ice hockey team, showing how the players warm up and practice shooting, passing, and other skills.
Provides information about hockey, explaining what it is; describing the equipment needed, the techniques of hockey, and competitions; and introducing some of the superstars of the sport. Includes a glossary and a quiz.
