TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Title Page Face-Off Chapter 1 The Basics Chapter 2 Sharpen Your Skating Skills Chapter 3 Stick Handling Chapter 4 Pass that Puck Chapter 5 Shoot to Score Glossary Read More Internet Sites Index Copyright
FACE-OFF Your heart pounds as you hold your stick poised and ready Two players one from each team stand on the ice ready for the face-off An official drops the puck between them They battle for possession of the puck and your teammate wins it Her stick connects with the puck and sends it forward toward you and the opposing team’s net Your adrenaline pumps as you skate after it hoping to pass the puck to another teammate or maybe even score yourself
As an ice hockey player you know the thrill of the game is about much more than winning Each time you’re on the ice you test the skills you’ve developed for your sport and your position You’re challenged to work not only as an individual but also as a team player When you’re not in a game you spend time doing drills and going to practice You know you can help your entire team as a stronger player
