When Hockey Stops

＂As someone who has found more than one way to be involved with the game, this book spoke to me on a bunch of different levels. Adversity can be a great teacher--When Hockey Stops gives readers the tools to overcome challenges and excel in whatever they choose to do.＂
--Ryan Whitney, NHL Alumni, Host of Spittin’ Chiclets

＂León flew uncontrolled toward the boards behind the net. His reflexes took over, and he put his left arm up to try to break the impact. As he hit the boards, a massive pain flashed through his arm. He fell to the ice hard and dropped his stick. León knew two things: His goal had sealed the victory, and he couldn’t move his hand.＂

How can León help his team when he can’t play?

When Hockey Stops follows León, the league’s leading scorer, who is suddenly sidelined by an injury as his team heads toward the championship title. How will León deal with his time off the ice? How can he help his team win when he can’t skate? This story explores the many challenges of having your passion put on pause and reveals that mental fitness is just as important as physical fitness.

Whether you’re a hockey player, a sports fan, or someone dealing with a situation outside of your control, When Hockey Stops is the book for you. With messages of resilience, sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership, this story is one that has value for readers of all ages.

Lee Elias is an award-winning author, professional speaker, entrepreneur, and coach. His love for the game of hockey has taken him on a work-life journey that includes time with the NHL as a collegiate and professional coach, a business owner, and much more. He is the co-owner of Hockey Wraparound, Ultimate Sports Nation, and WeLive.Hockey, as well as the founder of Game Seven Group, an organization that aims to inspire the world to believe in the power of teamwork. Lee is also the director of GRIT, a Pivotal Moments Media Channel, which aims to improve mental fitness by sharing stories from sports and athletics that can serve as a vehicle for growth for human beings.

Christie Casciano Burns is an award-winning television news anchor in Syracuse, NY and the author of four books. Christie’s children’s books, The Puck Hog 1 and 2, have been recognized nationally by Positive Coaching Alliance as ＂delightful books that teach an important lesson about teamwork.＂ Christie also writes a monthly hockey parent advice column for USA Hockey Magazine and is the author of My Kids Play Hockey.

Rose Mary Casciano Moziak is a freelance artist who received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Syracuse University. She specializes in creating custom murals, paintings, graphic designs and illustrations. She has also illustrated the books in ＂The Puck Hog＂ series written by her sister Christie Casciano Burns and a graphic novel written by Douglas Brode. Rose Mary resides in Fayetteville, NY.