Series Amazing Hockey Stories

Born in Cologne, Germany, Leon Draisaitl excelled in many sports as a youth. Ultimately, he followed in the footsteps of his father, a professional hockey player who played in three Olympic games.Since joining the Oilers in 2014, Leon has only gotten better in each ...
IS Indigenous Stories
Commended
Born in Anihim Lake, British Columbia, and a member of the Ulkatch First Nation, Carey Price grew up spending much of his time outdoors — hunting, fishing and riding horses. He didn’t start playing organized hockey until he was nine years old, but made up for a late start,...
Commended
In only a few short years with his beloved Maple Leafs, Mitch Marner has racked up record-setting points and made countless plays happen for his linemates. And his OHL career is legendary. Mitch won the Red Tilson Trophy, the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award, the Ed Chynoweth Trophy and...
RI Racialized Identities
Shortlisted
An exciting, behind-the scenes look at P.K. Subban — a superstar both on and off the ice!From his earliest days, P.K. (short for Pernell-Karl) has been a force! He comes from a family dedicated to hard work and fun; a family not afrai...
Shortlisted
An exciting, behind-the scenes look at the achievements of the greatest women's hockey player of all time!Hayley Wickenheiser has had a long standout career, and this book explores everything it took for her to reach Olympic hockeygold four times!
Nominated
An exciting, behind-the scenes look at the achievements of today's most talented young player!On October 5, 2016, Connor McDavid made NHL history when, at the age of 19 years and 266 days, he was named captain of the Edmonton Oilers — the youngest cap...