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    Everyday Hockey Heroes: Inspiring Stories On and Off the Ice
    Everyday Hockey Heroes: Inspiring Stories On and Off the Ice
    Everyday Hockey Heroes: Inspiring Stories On and Off the Ice
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    Everyday Hockey Heroes: Inspiring Stories On and Off the Ice

    By Bob McKenzie and Jim Lang

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    An inspiring volume of stories about Canada’s most beloved sport—hockey—and the everyday heroes who embody the spirit of the game and help shape its future, from the pros who compete in NHL arenas to the dreamers and fans who play on backyard rinks.

    What does hockey look like today in Canada? Who is changing the game? Canadian broadcasters Bob McKenzie and Jim Lang bring together players, from youth hockey to the NHL, and the people who support them to show us what hockey means to them.

    Meet Philadelphia Flyer Wayne Simmonds and Paralympian gold medalist Greg Westlake, who wouldn’t be at the top of their sport without the never-ending support of their families and communities. See how they’re giving back to show young hockey hopefuls that anything is possible. Read about players like Ben Fanelli, who overcame catastrophic injury to keep playing the game he loved and is using his story as a platform to help others, or the renowned Canadian neurosurgeon Dr. Charles Tator, who is leading the charge to protect athletes from the dangers of brain trauma and concussion. From hockey commentators Andi Petrillo and Harnarayan Singh, who broke down barriers to be on air, to Karina Potvin, the youth hockey coach welcoming Syrian boys and girls to Canada by introducing them to our national pastime, these are the stories of everyday hockey heroes—those who defy the odds, advocate for inclusion, and champion the next generation of hockey.

    From small-town rinks to big city arenas across the country, this collection celebrates everyone who loves our great game. Heartwarming and entertaining, Everyday Hockey Heroes is a must-read for every hockey fan.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster
    Release dateOct 30, 2018
    ISBN9781508259176
    Everyday Hockey Heroes: Inspiring Stories On and Off the Ice
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    Bob McKenzie

    BOB MCKENZIE is the original Hockey Insider: the foremost hockey media personality in the world. With a Twitter following in excess of 900,000 and growing daily—number one in the hockey community—there is no more respected media voice in the game worldwide. McKenzie breaks news and provides insight and commentary for TSN's multitude of platforms and is an expert in everything from the NHL to the draft to the World Junior Hockey Championships and beyond. An analyst for NBC Sports, he also appears regularly on radio in all major hockey markets in Canada and on satellite radio across North America. Bob McKenzie is the name hockey fans and all those involved in the game have come to trust like no other. Twitter: @TSNBobMcKenzie

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