Author : Martin Avery
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 26,51 MB
Release : 2016-02-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1329902505
You Are Connor McDavid is a short novel dedicated to hockey's great new talent. The story is told in second person so you can identify with the young phenom. You are a generational talent, the leading scorer in the OHL, soon to be the number one draft pick in the NHL, winning gold for Canada at the World Juniors.
Author : Marty Klinkenberg
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 32,35 MB
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1501146041
Step into the streets, arenas, coffee shops, and offices of Edmonton, and witness how the arrival of a teenage hockey phenomenon is changing the city’s fortunes. Once known as the City of Champions, Edmonton is at a crossroads. As oil prices continue to plummet, the economic outlook grows bleaker by the day. Political changes have ushered in an era of uncertainty. And, as though mirroring the city’s fortunes, the Edmonton Oilers continue to struggle on the ice, offering little solace or escape to the city’s long-suffering hockey fans. But on June 26, 2015, hope was reborn in Edmonton. With the first overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft, the Edmonton Oilers selected Connor McDavid, a once-in-a-generation talent who, at only eighteen years old, was already being compared to the Great One who had preceded him twenty-five years earlier. Sparked by the arrival of McDavid, the construction of a new state-of-the-art hockey arena, and the development of a revitalized downtown core, a new sensibility began to emerge in Edmonton. Sensing an opportunity, the city started to rebuild and rebrand itself in search of a new future. Through exclusive access, uplifting anecdotes, and colourful interviews, The McDavid Effect traces the renewal of not just a hockey team, but of an entire city. Reflecting the multitude of viewpoints that make up Edmonton—from Connor himself to construction crews at work on the downtown development to business executives directing the new shape of the Albertan capital—The McDavid Effect paints a portrait of the city as it is being reimagined, captures the near-religious reverence people have for sports, and shows how the people of Edmonton are coming to hope again.
Author : Rob Soria
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 41,51 MB
Release : 2017-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1633198812
Even before the Edmonton Oilers selected him as the first overall draft pick in 2015, it was clear that Connor McDavid was primed to become hockey's next sensation. His electrifying speed, vision, and overall dominance invited comparisons to the generational talents of Sidney Crosby and Wayne Gretzky, and it's no wonder McDavid was quickly named the youngest captain in NHL history after just his rookie season. Now, the young phenom is ready to bring the glory years back to Oil Country. Providing a rare glimpse into McDavid's life and featuring dozens of full-color photos, Connor McDavid: Hockey's Next Great One is a must-have for Oilers fans and anyone who has marveled at No. 97's unparalleled play.
Author : Brenda Haugen
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 37,94 MB
Release : 2019-05-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1496641671
Connor McDavid is no stranger to great hockey achievements. This focused center's time spent in junior leagues and later the Ontario Hockey League set him up for his big step to the NHL. Once he got there, Connor went on to become a leading season scorer and the youngest team captain in NHL history. Learn about Connor's path to stardom and the major highlights of his bright NHL career.
Author : Zachary Hyman
Publisher : Tundra Books
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 35,51 MB
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1770498966
This action-adventure picture book featuring a grandfather and grandson duo celebrates the power of imagination and the magic of make believe. Charlie loves when Grandpa comes to babysit because he always brings his magical imagination. Grandpa was a magician who knows the most amazing tricks; he can pull a rabbit from a hat and make a coin disappear. But what Charlie loves most are his wonderful adventure stories, and they all begin with something his grandfather has saved in his Magic Story Chest. An hourglass is a reminder of how he defended the treasure in King Tut's tomb from raiders. A long white scarf inspires the story about Grandpa's dogfight with the notorious Red Baron, the great First World War fighter pilot. A coconut shell heralds the story about his encounter with a nasty Tyrannosaurus Rex. Charlie's parents, though, aren't too sure they like Grandpa's stories and warn Charlie that they're just "tall tales." What is Charlie to believe? How can his grandpa convince him that all you need to do is believe and a dream can be turned into something real?
Author : Lorna Schultz Nicholson
Publisher : Scholastic Canada
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 11,23 MB
Release : 2017-09-26
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1443157783
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 captain in NHL history. Connor's story is one of exceptional talent and hard work. This high-interest biography traces his life from growing up in a close-knit hockey family through an exceptional junior hockey career, international gold medals and the NHL, where he led his team to its first Stanley Cup playoffs in over a decade. Includes photographs and 16 comic spreads! Amazing Hockey Stories This new series features an action-packed format combining the excitement of full-colour comic book illustration segments with lively text and lots of photographs, including some never before seen.
Author : Doug MacLean
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,65 MB
Release : 2024-10-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1982149965
Doug MacLean, former NHL coach, general manager, team president, and one of the game’s biggest personalities, reveals how teams build for greatness—or fail to—on hockey’s most anticipated day. A Moneyball for hockey. The NHL draft is a critical time for teams, when the foundation for future championships is laid—or when championship dreams die. Only time will tell if a draft is successful, but a failed draft can severely set teams back for seasons, much to the dread of ownership, management, and most importantly, the fans. For even the most die-hard hockey fan, the preparation for draft day is a black box. Former president, general manager, and coach Doug MacLean takes readers behind the scenes, from the 2022 draft in Montreal to revealing draft stories from the past, to show how players are discovered and evaluated to create successful teams. Just as Moneyball illustrated the value of analytics in building teams in baseball and beyond, Draft Day shows the careful considerations that go into assessing talent for success. What is that balance in today’s game between metrics and instinct, between analytics and traditional scouting? MacLean draws from his own career as well as anecdotes from across the league to illustrate the hard-won lessons and principles that lead to building successful teams. Hockey is big business, and this book is an invaluable resource for any leader seeking an edge for building resilient organizations. Entertaining and informative, with never-before-told details from some of the biggest moments in NHL history, Draft Day is for every hockey fan who wonders how their team develops that hard-to-define winning chemistry—or fails to, year after year.
Author : Ryan Lotsberg
Publisher : Ryan Lotsberg
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 14,99 MB
Release : 2022-08-03
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN :
There's a reason that "date" is a four letter word. Online dating sucks! Ryan Lotsberg knows just how much online dating can suck. He did it for a decade before he found a girlfriend! The frustration among dating app users is palpable because everyone's learning about how technology fits into the dating world and how to use it to their advantage. People learn from their failures. Ten years of failure taught Lotsberg a lot about it! Readers will learn from Lotsberg's failures in Online Dating Sucks, But You Should Do It Anyway. This book contains the story of how he met his girlfriend and of their process of getting to know each other before entering their relationship. It also contains many of Lotsberg's awkward, embarrassing, and frustrating online dating stories. Lotsberg uses his experiences to share the challenges that people trying to find relationships using dating apps face. The book is about what it takes to find a partner online, and it's about how to not f*ck things up like Lotsberg did on many occasions. It's part comedy, part tragedy, and part self-help. This book was written from the perspective of a man that struggled to find a relationship for over a decade. It's a raw and deeply personal description of the self-doubt that can become instilled in someone due to online dating culture, and it contains insights on how to deal with the constant rejection and frustration. Lotsberg wrote about the impact that this can have on self-confidence. Despite his struggles, Lotsberg was eventually able to find a relationship. He shares how he was able to withstand all the challenges and maintain hope that he would eventually find a girlfriend in this book. It's a must read for dating app users!
Author : Allan Mitchell
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 43,26 MB
Release : 2022-09-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 164125730X
An insider history of the Edmonton Oilers at the NHL draft A singular, transcendent talent can change the fortunes of a hockey team instantly. Each year, NHL teams approach the draft with this knowledge, hoping that luck will be on their side and that their extensive scouting and analysis will pay off. In On the Clock: Edmonton Oilers, Allan Mitchell explores the fascinating, rollercoaster history of the Oilers at the draft, from first pick Kevin Lowe through Connor McDavid and beyond. Readers will go behind the scenes with top decision-makers as they evaluate, deliberate, and ultimately make the picks they hope will tip the fate of their franchise toward success. From seemingly surefire first-rounders to surprising late selections, this is a must-read for Oilers faithful and hockey fans eager for a glimpse at how teams are built.
Author : Harnarayan Singh
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 41,77 MB
Release : 2020-09-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0771073909
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER From the distinct and vibrant voice behind Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi comes the story of pursuing a dream and defying the odds, reminding us all of hockey's power to unite. BoninoBoninoBonino! Ask a hockey fan if they have heard the wonderfully electric call of Nick Bonino's overtime-winning goal from the 2016 Stanley Cup Final and they will almost surely answer with a resounding yes! That's because video clips of the Hockey Night in Punjabi broadcast immediately went viral, amplifying the profile of Harnarayan Singh, the voice behind the call. Growing up in small-town Alberta, Harnarayan was like many other kids who dreamed about a life within the sanctum of the game they idolized. There was only one small difference--he didn't look like any of the other kids. And when he sat down on Saturday nights to tune in to Hockey Night in Canada with the rest of the nation, he couldn't ignore the fact that the broadcasters or analysts didn't look like him either. Undeterred, Harnarayan worked his way from calling imaginary hockey games with his plastic toy microphone as a child, to funding secret flights from Calgary to Toronto every weekend in the early days of Hockey Night in Punjabi, to making history as the first Sikh to broadcast an NHL game in English. Full of heart, humour, and bursting with personality (and maybe a few family prayers for Wayne Gretzky), One Game at a Time is the incredible and inspiring story of how Harnarayan Singh broke through the longstanding barriers and biases of the sport he loves. But more than that, Harnarayan blends his unabashed love of hockey with a refreshing and necessary positive message about what it means to be a Canadian in the world, making him one of the most influential ambassadors of the game today.
