The Hockey Legends by Millie Godwin 10 Books Collection Box Set - Ages 7-9 - Paperback Sweet Cherry Publishing

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Following the exciting journeys of hockey’s greatest stars as they make history on and off the ice – from learning how to skate to battling it out against the toughest opponents in sold-out arenas. Titles in this Set: 1. Sidney Crosby 2. Wayne Gretzky 3. Auston Matthews 4. Connor McDavid 5. Bobby Orr 6. Mario Lemieux 7. Carey Price 8. Willie O’Ree 9. Alex Ovechkin 10. Nazem Kadri Description: Sidney Crosby Sidney Crosby is an NHL superstar for the Pittsburgh Penguins. After becoming the youngest ever Penguins captain at nineteen years old, he showed true leadership and led his team to countless victories – including three Stanley Cups! He’s broken records, guided the next generation and changed the game forever. Thanks to Sidney, the future of hockey is brighter than ever before. Wayne Gretzky Known as the “Great One”, Wayne Gretzky is a hockey legend. He’s probably your favourite player’s favourite player! From the Edmonton Oilers to the New York Rangers, Wayne was the star of every team he joined. He completely rewrote the NHL Record Book and was at the center of a new era in hockey, doing the impossible and changing the hockey world entirely. Auston Matthews Meet Auston Matthews, the player who created a new NHL record by scoring four goals in his first ever NHL game. As a rising star, he took the league by storm with the Toronto Maple Leafs and shone on the world stage – and his journey isn’t over yet. Auston continues to shine bright for his team and is building his legacy game by game. Connor McDavid When he was nineteen years old, Connor McDavid became the youngest captain in NHL history. Since then, he has led the Edmonton Oilers to success and helped them become one of the most exciting teams in the league. With a superstar player like Connor on their roster, the Oilers have a very bright future. His rise to the top has been unstoppable. Bobby Orr Bobby Orr was known for being an outstanding defenseman who caused all kinds of trouble for opposition teams. He did things no other defenseman had thought do to before, working hard at both ends of the rink. Thanks to his incredible skating skills, he was truly a force to be reckoned with. By the time Bobby retired early at thirty years old, he was already a legend. Mario Lemieux Mario Lemieux was one of the greatest hockey players in history. With a surname that literally translates to “the best”, he had a lot to live up to – and he certainly didn’t disappoint. Mario turned the Pittsburgh Penguins around twice, helping them win two Stanley Cups as a player and three as the owner. From the NHL to the Olympics, he created moments of magic in every competition. Carey Price A goaltender’s job is never easy, but Carey Price made saving goals look like light work. He was the Montreal Canadiens’ reliable shot-stopper for fifteen NHL seasons, always remaining calm and focused even in the toughest of games. No matter what it took, he did everything in his power to keep the puck out of his net. Willie...