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Ice Warriors

Ice Warriors

Gigi Romano

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Independently Published
Año de edición:
2025
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9781923472075
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From frozen ponds in Minnesota to packed arenas in the desert, Ice Warriors chronicles the exhilarating journey of hockey in the United States-from humble beginnings to international dominance. This sweeping narrative explores every facet of the sport’s evolution in America, including historic Olympic triumphs, NHL expansion, grassroots development, iconic players and coaches, women’s hockey leadership, and the cultural milestones that turned hockey into a national passion. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, this book captures the grit, spirit, and relentless drive of those who built American hockey into a global powerhouse.Ideal for hockey fans, sports historians, and newcomers to the game, Ice Warriors offers a deep, engaging dive into how a Canadian-born sport was reimagined, reinvented, and ultimately owned by a nation of determined dreamers. This is not just a book about goals and saves-it’s about identity, inclusion, resilience, and what it means to rise on ice.

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