Score!: The Action and Artistry of Hockey's Magnificent Moment
SCORE The Action and Artistry of Hockey's Magnificent Moment MARK STEWART and MIKE KENNEDY M MILLBROOK PRESS MINNEAPOLIS
INTRODUCTION He shoots he scores When hockey fans hear those words they know what happens next The goal judge switches on the red light behind the net A loud siren echoes around the arena Teammates thrust their arms into the air and rush to congratulate the goal scorer The opposing goalie drops his head and tries to regain his focus All of this takes place in just a few seconds Then the teams skate to center ice the puck is dropped and the game begins anew Ice hockey is the fastest of the team sports The players glide backward and forward They change direction and come to sudden stops From the stands the game looks like a ballet That is until bodies start crashing together elbows and sticks begin jabbing and players are crunched into the boards The amazing speed and skill of hockey along with the physical playmake scoring a goal one of the greatest challenges in all sports No wonder players jump for joy after every goal This book tells the story of the players and teams that have made goal scoring look easy Long ago the stars of hockey began to figure out the best ways to put the puck in the net Each built on the techniques and talents of those who came before them Then they added their own unique style to make each goal their own personal work of art There is no greater thrill for hockey players than scoring a goal 5
