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Safety stars : players who fought to make the hard-hitting game of professional hockey safer / Sue Irwin.
Record details
- ISBN: 1459408462 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781459408463 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 135 pages : illustrations.
- Publisher: Toronto : James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers, 2015.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Target Audience Note: | "12+; RL 4.4"--Page [4] of cover. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 9.95 |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | J 796.962640289 Irw | 31681020037875 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
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Courageous players have battled to make hockey safeâhere's how they did it. - Orca Book Publishers
Professional hockey is a fast game, and a dangerous one. Skates slice like razors; a hard-shot puck can take out an eye; and the ice surface is as hard as rock, especially when skulls are slammed against it. Innovations in equipment make the game faster and more excitingâand have to be countered by measures that keep it safe for players.
From hockey heroes like Jacques Plante, Mario Lemieux, and Sidney Crosby, to an avid 11-year-old player on a mission, there have been players who have campaigned to make hockey a safer game. They have done this often in the face of denials and opposition from league managers, sports writers, fans, and sometimes other players, too. But they've persisted and made the game safer for players of all ages.
This book tells the story of hockey's safety stars, the opposition they faced, and how they persisted and ultimately succeeded in their campaigns.
