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Angela Ruggiero is the world’s best women's ice hockey player as rated by Hockey News magazine. She was the first female non-goalie to play in a men’s professional hockey league, and she has used her status as a top female athlete to promote education, health, and the value of sports across the globe. A Harvard graduate, humanitarian, and rare hockey “triple crown” winner (Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and collegiate champion), she traces in Breaking the Ice the growth of girls’ and women’s hockey from the fringes of the sports world to the center of the Olympic and world stage.Angela’s inspirational journey from a childhood in the suburbs of Southern California, where she had to overcome skepticism concerning girls in hockey and even about the sport of hockey itself, to stardom in rinks around the world is a remarkable story of determination and athletic achievement. A leading player for all three U.S. Women’s Olympic Hockey teams for which she has played, she recounts not only the joys of ultimate victory but also the physical and emotional challenges that confront a topnotch athlete, including strains on family life, a punishing training regimen, and the rigors of constant travel. It reveals Angela as a dynamic and outspoken woman who has packed a rucksack full of intense experiences and hard-learned lessons into her life. Her story will appeal not only to hockey and sports fans but also to readers of all ages who are interested in the triumph of a woman who would not be daunted by the challenges of blazing a trail and breaking through barriers. Angela has played in six International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championships, and in April 2005 she scored one of the shootout goals that helped the U.S. team win the tournament for the first time. She was recognized by the NCAA as one of the Top VIII scholar athletes in the country. Since graduating from Harvard in 2004, Ruggiero has founded the All-American Girls Hockey School. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

hockey role model
I read this book after my 13 year hockey player finished. This is a life lesson book. She is one of the top in her field and like C.Gunn had things to overcome that made them stronger. This book lets girls know these are real people that worked hard, and it is possible to shoot for the stars.

A must read for ALL female athletes
My daughter is a 10 year old girl hockey player and both she and I read the book, she actually did a powerpoint presentation for school on the book.This book is more than just a hockey book but an insiration to all girls about the obstacles Angela overcame in her life.After reading the book myself I am glad to know that my daughter looks up to Angela and wants to be like her, there is NO better role model for a young girl to look up to than Angela.This book is a must for all young girls, no matter what sport or activity they are involved in.

Inspiring.
This book talks about some of the early formings of girls/womens hockey in the USA. This is a very good book to read if you are familiar with hockey. Even if you are not involved with hockey you will like this book, because it talks about overcoming the odds and moving up in the ranks.

Angela Ruggiero rocks my (hockey) socks
This book is less about hockey and more about getting a peek inside the life of one of the greatest athletes of all time.It details the dedication that excellence requires, combined with personal stories from Angela's life.This book should be a part of every female hockey player's library.As a bonus, Ruggiero is seriously hot. ... Read more

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every hockey fan's dream book
This book tells stories about hock from when it first began. It tells about the triumphs and tragedies. You hear about how eddie shore stopped a players career and how howie morenz died. This book is a must read for all hockey fans. ... Read more

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Now, boost your hockey talents with this up-to-the minute guide for the player, coach and fan. ... Read more

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A Great Book to Learn From
This book is truly a very good book for learning how to play the wonderful game of hockey both at the beginner level and advanced level.At the beginner level it shows and tell you how to skate, stop turn, foward and backward crossovers. It also has rules of the game which are especially helpful for the beginner level. It has drills that one should perform to get better.For the intermediate through advanced level it has even more drillsand techniques that even the beginners should get to know.It shows how to shoot the puck defensive, offensive and even goalie tactics.It has a conditioning with nutrition chapter, pregame stretches and even the mental game.And finally at the end it even tells you how to build a rink and how to organize and coach a team.Even if you think you know everything about hockey I can almost guarantee you there is something in this 220 page hockey-training masterpiece.I've been playing for only two years and I have learned a ton from this book and you will most definitely too.

A comprehensive guide for new players
I've bought about 7 or 8 books on various aspects of hockey over the pastfew weeks, and each has taught me something, but I really needed one thatcould tell me *how the game is played* -- where I'm supposed to be and whatI'm supposed to be doing in different situations. This book did just thatby explaining the basics of offense and defense with both text andeasy-to-follow diagrams. I have a good overall sense of the game now, aswell as specific admonishments to keep in mind (like not to chase a puckcarrier behind the goal, and not to follow crisscrossing forwards whenbackchecking). I plan to read this book again in a month (after I've playeda few games on an organized team), and I fully expect to absorb even more.

Excellent for beginners learning the basics of ice hockey.
My team, the San Francisco Earthquakes, has several beginner players. Most of them had been to beginner hockey classes, but they still didn't know many of the basics. I set out to find a book that would provide these basiclessons and answer many of the new players' questions. I looked at severalbooks, but this one had the best fit. It is written for beginners, but willalso serve experienced players who need to review the basics.What to do,where to be, how to shoot, when to pass? These questions and many more areall answered clearly and simply. This is a book for beginners. Intermediateand advanced players may be looking for more insight than this bookprovides. My teammates now know what to do most of the time. If they'd onlyskate a little harder... ... Read more

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Maine’s long winters would seem the ideal place for hockey to develop, but blistering winter conditions, frigid temperatures, and windchill made the sport unpleasant and even dangerous. The problem was not solved until 1976, when Harold Alfond donated a large sum of money for the establishment of a suitable facility for indoor hockey. University of Maine Ice Hockey tells the story of how a small school from Maine with a student body of under 12,000 rose to be one of the top-tier hockey programs in the nation, one of the great success stories in modern collegiate sports. ... Read more

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The fun and easy way to coach youth hockey – no experience required!

Hockey is growing in leaps and bounds around the world, but the demand for qualified coaches far outstrips availability. Moms and dads are being recruited to step in and assume the role of coach even with nothing more than feigned interest for credentials. Coaching Hockey For Dummies is ideally suited to meet these growing needs: its message is clear, the information thorough and user friendly, and it brings along a great attitude.

For anyone new to coaching, Coaching Hockey For Dummies will provide an invaluable reference. Unlike other coaching books, which only cover what happens on the ice, Coaching Hockey For Dummies covers every aspect of hockey coaching, from what equipment a coach needs, to holding player-parent meetings, to the perfect drills to develop individual and team skills. ... Read more

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A Book We Can All Relate To
Brian Kennedy's Growing Up Hockey will take you back to the playground, reminding you of the politics of childhood.For Brian, this meant having the right hockey stick and having the rare hockey cards.But do not be fooled.This book is not just for hockey fans.Anyone can relate.As kids, we all wanted to be able to brag to our friends about our possessions or our accomplishments.And those things we loved as children we often take with us as adults.This is what this book is all about.

And the writing style?Brian writes in a way that makes it hard to put the book down.He does not waste words, but he gives all the detail needed.I read the book in three days, even after having to steal it back from my wife.

A Christmas Story, Hockey Style
"Growing Up Hockey" is about a little boy, this one a real-life hockey player named Brian Kennedy. If you enjoyed "A Christmas Story" and love hockey, you'll be glad to know that reading Kennedy's account of his love affair with hockey is like listening to Ralphie Parker talk about his obsession for a Red Ryder BB gun. The major difference is that Kennedy schemes for not a rifle to fend off Black Bart but rather a hockey stick with a banana curve and then a Ken Dryden hockey card so that he can boast to his playground pals. You read this story, and you'll boast to your hockey friends that you've read the funniest hockey book you've read in years.

A MUST Own for Hockey Fans
Brian Kennedy's story of the average hockey lover/player growing up in Canada is one I think everyone who loves hockey will enjoy. Growing Up Hockey chronicles Mr. Kennedy's life as he grew up in Canada and later went to the US and England for school or work. Although I grew up in the US, where hockey was not the main sport, I enjoyed reading about what life is like for those who grow up with hockey as an integral part of their lives.

It's great that the US has so many options, but I found myself wishing I knew what it was like to be able to discuss hockey with almost anyone around. Since I've been a fan of hockey, I've always had a couple friends who enjoy the game about as much as I do, but it would be something else to experience an environment where those who did not follow hockey were the exception.

Mr. Kennedy's detailed account of his life growing up with hockey as a central influence is very interesting. He tells stories about playing hockey, watching hockey, hockey cards, living without being able to see much hockey, the differences between the NHL and ENL (in England), and life in Canada.I couldn't recommend this book more for anyone in your life who loves hockey!

Loved it even though I'm not a hockey fan.
My husband bought this book and I was curious about it when I read the title. I started reading and just couldn't stop. This is a book full of memories and moments that stayed in the mind of the narrator, and they take us (as readers) back to our own memories. These stories made me think about friends in the playground, about that one fleeting moment of athletic success and how it feels to be so close to my dreams of glory. Reading story after story reminded me about that past that we very often take for granted and easily forget, but that will always be a series of defining moments that make us who we are. It's also gratifying to read where the narrator ended up, since he reflects also on his own present life. I am not a hockey fan, but I enjoy good stories, especially when they're written in a way that grabs you.

Just sit back and enjoy the ride
Life is ultimately about love. We all recognize love, although we do not love in the same way. None understands the logic of our individual passions, but we count ourselves fortunate to be near its mystery. LA Car Editor-at-Large and sports journalist Brian Kennedy writes about his lifelong love and passion in Growing Up Hockey (Folklore Publishing, 2007). The book draws you in at the beginning, with Brian's preschool adventure onto ice in Montreal, and ends with his touching the Duck's Stanley Cup in Los Angeles. The section titles of his book say it well: Learning the Game, Living the Game, Loving the Game. This is a story of a boy who grows up in Canada 's suburbs living for his pee wee league and collecting NHL cards. This is a story of a man who still is the consummate fan watching games over and over so that the video wears thin. He played until it got too rough, he refereed, he bought tickets from scalpers. He finally finds opportunity to worm himself nearer the game by becoming a sports writer. Here is another instance where he writes so he can be closer to his favorite sport. You see, Brian has another passion and love. Brian also writes about cars and car racing. Hockey and cars are about the adrenaline of gliding speed. But why analyze. Growing Up Hockey should be approached in much the same way as Brian's automotive articles: Just sit back, hang on and enjoy the ride. ... Read more

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magic of ice
My name is Greg I read a book call Ice Magicit was about hockey and kid name pie and hell like magic .he though a hockey game was magic. Also what happen in his toy game will happen in pie hockey game .A kid on pie team all ways made fun of him .his team was ok but they lost a of gameby one point .at the end of the book the kid that would make fun of hi becomes his friend. I like this book because it about hockey and I like to play hockey.

Young Reader Alert
Dan, 6th grader in Maine

Matt Christopher's Ice Magic is about Pie Pennelli and a magic hockey game his friends find in there basement.
This is a exciting book that i would recommend to kids 8 to 10.I give this book 3 stars because I think it is for younger readers. It was still a pretty good book to read, but it was a very easy book to read.
Iwould read another one ofMatt Christophers books butI would look for a more challenging book from this author.

Ice Magic
Ice Magic is about a boy named Pie Panneli. He is getting teased by a boy named Terry Mason because he had oversize skates and couldn't skate very fast and Because he screwed up a cuple times. But one day his neighbors find an atiuqe hockey game and
sware that it predicts all pies games. The same goals the penalties even the same moves. But one day the neighbors couldn't
find the game. While they were looking pie saw Terry Mason spying
on him and the neibors because he heard that the game was magic
and also made fun of Pie and the neighbors because they believed
in Magic. When Pie came out of the neighbors house and saw Terry
he got scared because he might make fun of him. But when he came over with his cat he talked and teased him for a little bit his cat ran away. Terry was very scared because a car came by but he
missed the cat by an inch but the next car ran him over. Pie helped Terry to bring his cat to the hospital. The next day he went over to his neighbors house for a little bit. They found the hockey game and it was ready to play but when they played
the person that was him fell off. Pie went home. He was nervous
what would happen. When he went to the game he saw Terry. He asked how his cat was and Terry said he was fine. In the third
period the bad thing happend. But his skate broke and that was all. The next day he went to the store to buy new skates.

Ice Magic
Ice Magic is about a boy named Pie Panneli. He is getting teased by a boy named Terry Mason because he had oversize skates and couldn't skate very fast and Because he screwed up a cuple times. But one day his neighbors find an atiuqe hockey game and
sware that it predicts all pies games. The same goals the penalties even the same moves. But one day the neighbors couldn't
find the game. While they were looking pie saw Terry Mason spying
on him and the neighbors because he heard that the game was magic
and also made fun of Pie and the neighbors because they believed
in Magic. When Pie came out of the neighbors house and saw Terry
he got scared because he might make fun of him. But when he came over with his cat he talked and teased him for a little bit his cat ran away. Terry was very scared because a car came by but he
missed the cat by an inch but the next car ran him over. Pie helped Terry to bring his cat to the hospital. The next day he went over to his neighbors house for a little bit. They found the hockey game and it was ready to play but when they played
the person that was him fell off. Pie went home. He was nervous
what would happen. When he went to the game he saw Terry. He asked how his cat was and Terry said he was fine. In the third
period the bad thing happend. But his skate broke and that was all. The next day he went to the store to buy new skates.

Ice Magic
Ice Magic is about a boy named Pie Panneli. He is getting teased by a boy named Terry Mason because he had oversize skates and couldn't skate very fast and Because he screwed up a cuple times. But one day his neighbors find an atiuqe hockey game and
sware that it predicts all pies games. The same goals, the penalties, even the same moves. But one day the neighbors couldn't
find the game. While they were looking pie saw Terry Mason spying
on him and the neighbors because he heard that the game was magic
and also made fun of Pie and the neighbors because they believed
in Magic. When Pie came out of the neighbor's house and saw Terry
he got scared because he might make fun of him. But when he came over with his cat he talked and teased him for a little bit his cat ran away. Terry was very scared because a car came by but he
missed the cat by an inch. But the next car ran him over. Pie helped Terry to bring his cat to the hospital. The next day he went over to his neighbors house for a little bit. They found the hockey game and it was ready to play but when they played
the person that was him fell off. Pie went home. He was nervous
what would happen. When he went to the game he saw Terry. He asked how his cat was and Terry said he was fine. In the third
period the bad thing happend. But his skate broke and that was all. The next day he went to the store to buy new skates.













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Book Description
The Scholastic Ice Hockey Playbook: Strategies of a high school coach offers a unique approach at dissecting the game in a way coaches, players and fans will appreciate the fundamentals of hard work while understanding the vast array of systems and formations used in today's game.Co-authors Harvey Cohen, an award-winning coach, and Mike G. Morreale, a distinguished scholastic sports writer in New Jersey, guide readers through the B.E.S.T. approach for creating team comradery in Chapter 1 to the finer details of specialty teams in Chapter 5.

The Scholastic Ice Hockey Playbook: Strategies of a high school coach also reminds us that ice hockey players are also people and must be treated as such. Players must learn to respect their peers to improve their game and their overall character.The book is a guide for all skill levels and gives the reader a better understanding of the sport, its concepts and that interpersonal relationship between coach and player. The relationship between coach and player should, according to co-authors Cohen and Morreale, not be taken for granted. Players must listen to their coaches and coaches must find time for their players to establish a mutual respect. ... Read more

Book Description
Learn all about Home Exercise, Equipment for Netminders, Playing the Position, What to do on gamne day, The V or butterfly style, and how to choose a goalie for your team.

This is a book that belongs in the library of all hockey enthusiasts and players, young and old, just starting out or experienced. Author Jacques Plante, who introduced the face mask to hockey and was one of the legendary players of the game, developed many innovative ideas and techniques about how to reach a higher level of play. He codified these in this classic book which remains one of his lasting achievements, a fitting way of remembering on the the best athletes ever to grace a rink. ... Read more

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Make every shot count and become a more potent offensive threat by practicing these 70 drills, many of which can be performed on ice or pavement.

Chicago Blackhawks coach Newell Brown and coauthor Vern Stenlund give you every tip you need for quick, creative, and accurate shotmaking. Through a sequence of competitive and challenging drills, you'll improve shooting technique and learn special ways to light up the scoreboard.

As part of a series of drill books developed in cooperation with the highly acclaimed Huron Hockey School, Hockey Drills for Scoring provides players and coaches the best instructional resource for increasing point production. Use it, and score! ... Read more

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Highly recommended
Not only does this book provide you with detailed drills , it backs it upwith specifics on what areas the drill works on , and highlights. It alsohas well written introductions on individual areasand the skills neededto to become a better offensive player , well worth the time to read anddigest the knowledge it provides .

A good book
I haven't read many books about hockey coaching, but after recieving this book, I'm pretty happy with it.It teaches you the basic shooting principles and spends some time on each type of shot.Then it goes into sections about buildings skills for each type of offensive play your team might need to work on: 1-1's, setting up plays, etc.A good variety of drills are offerred in this book and the nice thing is you can photocopy them out one by one because they are restricted to facing pages - so that you don't have to carry the whole book around.I'll be using these drills with my kids roller-hockey team and I think it will help.

One of the best resources I've come across
Santa dropped this one in my stocking.It's great, particularly if you are searching for half-ice drills -- about half of the 75 drills are designed for half-ice.The strength of this book is its emphasis on puck movement to create scoring chances.The corollary is also true -- by emphasizing movement on the attack, goaltenders also improve their positioning and mobility.The drills are well-suited to kids aged 9 and up. I have shared the book with other coaches and, perhaps the strongest endorsement --my house league hockey association has ordered copies for all of our coaches! ... Read more

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The latest volume in this ongoing series enhances your understanding of both the injuries incurred in the game of ice hockey and the techniques used to decrease the risk of these injuries. Twenty-three peer-reviewed papers address a diverse range of sports science, sports medicine, athletic training, biomechanics, risk factor management, epidemiology, sports psychology, injury surveillance, sports equipment standards, physical conditioning, behavioral factors in sports, as well as case reports from individuals associated with national sports governing bodies, playing facilities, officiating, and playing rules. Equally important, this new publication also discusses strategies of prevention, including protective equipment; different approaches to managing the conduct of players, coaches and parents; and better implementation of training and conditioning.

Four sections cover:

Measures of Injury

Head Protection and Concussions

Sportsmanship and Social Issues

Training and Performance Management ... Read more

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In hockey, the team that moves the puck more effectively usually comes out on top. Whether you're attacking the net, passing through the neutral zone, or looking for quick transitions on turnovers, sharp passing and receiving skills can carry your team to victory. Hockey Drills for Passing & Receiving provides expert instruction for moving the puck with speed and precision.

Supported by the sport's premier provider of coach and player instruction, Huron Hockey, this book teaches how to improve puck movement in the offensive zone as well as in the all-important transition game. Accompanying the instruction are 75 drills for crisp puck movement in both ice and in-line hockey. The drills within each chapter start basic, then increase in difficulty to provide a wide range of challenges and learning situations.

This is a special practice tool for mastering two of hockey's most important skills. Hockey Drills for Passing & Receiving will help you develop superior puck movement for a winning offensive attack. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Great Guide
A great book, especially for Bantum, Midget and High School levels. Many great fun full ice drills. Also, there are lots of coaching points to emphisize that even experienced players and coaches can appreciate.

Hockey Drills for passing and receiving.
This is the fourth book that I have purchased. By this publisher. The books are very well layed out and informative. Also the key points and the progression of the drills are also very helpful. These books have been agreat help to me, seeming this is just my second year of Ice Hockey. Andalot of these skills you can work on your own. This book is one that Ihighly endorse. ... Read more

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This is a must-have reference book for any devoted fan of the game of hockey, and a source of countless hours of reading pleasure. ... Read more

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HOCKEY BOOK
I WAS PLEASED WITH THE BOOK.THE ONLY THING IS I DIDN'T EXPECT IT TO BE SO BIG AND HEAVY!

Greenice71
This book has everything about the history of clubs, player stats and the world scene. If you're interested in Hockey this book's for you ... Read more

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Great book for developing hockey skills of beginning players
This is a great book for beginners.It covers skating starts, stops, and turns.It also covers fore-checking, back-checking, and other types of checking.It includes drills for the novice and intermediate.Highlyrecommended! ... Read more

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Skip this one...
I bought this audio book with the expectation of a history of the development of the game, as the title would suggest. Which is what I recieved on the first CD. The second CD, however, is about the development -- or lack thereof -- of ice hockey in Great Britain. Also, there are only the two CD's, in packaging and at a price that would suggest four CD's. I was very underwhelmed, and would never recommend this selection to anyone. ... Read more

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The Olympic Sports Easy Readers are simply written for beginning readers. Each book includes a teacher/parent page that lists related activities. These full-color books are just the right size for small hands (5 1/2" x 8 1/2"). A portion of the proceeds goes to the U.S. Olympic Committee. ... Read more

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Alex and Bill are unbeatable linemates on the Lakers hockey team: Alex is a tough grinder who sets up team captain Bill for goal after goal.

When Bill's showing off becomes too much, however, Alex stops feeding him the puck. Soon, best friends become worst enemies, and the whole team turns against Alex. Alex is ready to quit the game, until he and Bill are forced to confront what's pushing them apart--both on and off the ice.

Ice Attack is a story about the stresses of family life, and how friendship helps overcome them. ... Read more