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Carregando... Everyday Hockey Heroes: Inspiring Stories On and Off the Ice (edição: 2018)de Bob McKenzie (Autor), Jim Lang (Autor)
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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."-- Não foram encontradas descrições de bibliotecas. |
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Some of the chapters feature individuals who faced racism, sexism, or discrimination based on sexual orientation as they pursued their hockey dreams in a sports culture that has, in the past, often been less than welcoming. Other chapters, such as the one dealing with a program to introduce the game to Syrian girls and boys newly arrived in Canada, demonstrate the positive potential of sports as a way of bringing people together.
For the most part, the book was an interesting read that provided insight into different perspectives. Rather than being research-heavy, the book was based on interviews with the individuals involved. Most were interesting enough, although was one chapter that I found myself skipping past after a few paragraphs and another that I didn't find particularly appealing.
Not so long ago, I started reading an autobiography of a hockey star who is now a television announcer, and stopped part-way through because the whole description of the sports culture, taken for granted by the author and conveyed as the norm, turned me off. This book, at least, shows that hockey has room for many people and many ways of being. For that reason alone, it's a worthy endeavour. ( )