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Hockey’s Young Superstars
The 25 Hottest Players on Ice
Jeff Rud
foreword by Chris Cuthbert
Who are the NHL legends of tomorrow? Look no further. This fascinating book, perfect for adult fans and younger readers alike, profiles 25 of the NHL’s brightest young stars—Dany Heatley, Joe Thornton, Nik Antropov, the Sedin twins and more.
Learn more about each player’s background, how he got to the NHL, the challenges he faced along the way and the support he received to help him succeed. Each player’s unique and inspiring story features interviews with the players along with input from coaches, teammates and broadcasters. The profiles also summarize what each player has achieved so far in the big leagues—complete with statistics. This visually appealing large-format paperback is full of photos of each of the young stars in action.
Jeff Rud lives in Victoria and has worked as a sports writer for various Canadian newspapers for 22 years. He was sports columnist and sports editor at the Victoria Times Colonist and has covered the NHL for the National Post. He is currently a senior news reporter at the Times Colonist, specializing in education.
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