Melanie Rose

From holding an edge to laces and hooks, glide and dance through the alphabet explaining the history, techniques, and memorable moments of the sport. Written by four-time World Champion and professional figure skater Kurt Browning, known for his fluid movement and confidence on the ice.

An a-to-z introduction to ice hockey and some highlights from its history. For example, “U is for Team USA-/Who, to everyone’s surprise,/at Lake Placid won Olympic Gold/before a nation filled with pride.” The use of Canadian spelling is a tribute to the origins of the game. Bold acrylic paintings depict professional players, as well as youngsters at play.