Hayley Wickenheiser Born to Play
Elizabeth Etue
(Reviewer - Rebecca Brown)
2005 Kids Can Press
ISBN: 1553377915

A girl proves she can play league worthy hockey.

Nowadays, when people say “Girls don't play hockey” it's time to pull our Elizabeth Etue's book & show 'em!

Olympic gold medalist Hayley Wickenheiser was born to play hockey, & this book, with previously unpublished stories, photographs & quotes, vividly recounts her rise to international fame.

From her first skates in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan to banging around with her brother & his friends on the ice rink in their back yard. From being the only girl on the Tom Thumb Team to winning the gold medal as a member of the all-girls Blackfoot Cougar Bantams to again being the only girl on the AA Northwest Bruins boys' team. To being picked for Team Canada for the 1998 Winter Olympics, & onwards.

So, suit up & get out on the ice with Canadian Hayley Wickenheiser, & see what determination, skill & grace can do flying in the face of a longtime male-dominated sport. As well as what she does off the ice.

‘Hayley has not only found ways to play at the highest levels possible, but to succeed at them. Her story shows how natural talent can get you far, but dedication and determination are also needed to attain your dreams.’ writes Curtis Joseph, NHL goalie & Olympic gold medalist.

“Hayley's story is truly inspirational. She continues to set goals for herself and overcome any obstacles in achieving her dreams.” -- Jarome Iginla, NHL player & Olympic gold medalist.

Hayley Wickenheiser Born to Play will dazzle anyone who loves ice hockey, or the challenge of breaking a few glass -- er -- ceilings!

Well done! Hayley's story is an inspiration not just to all girls & athletes, it's for anyone with ambitious dreams.

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Rebecca