Join Ryan as he follows his hockey hero, Wayne Gretzky, down the path to his first Stanley Cup victory. Ryan loves to play hockey, but he often gets pushed around on the ice because he's small for his age. Ryan has always followed the Edmonton Oilers, and his hero is (of course!) Wayne Gretzky. Gretzky is small too, but he knows how to skate and he knows how to score. Gretzky's great play is helping to get the Oilers to the Stanley Cup Finals. Inspired by Gretzky's example, Ryan learns that hard work and determination can help you overcome almost any obtacle.

A cool new series that explores the lives of favourite hockey players from yesterday and today! This first title in Scholastic's Hockey Greats series explores the lives of three fantastic hockey greats: Jean Beliveau, Vincent Lecavalier, and of course, "The Great One" himself, Wayne Gretzky. Each of these biographies goes beyond the well-known stats and really examines what made these players superstars. Highlights include: significant games, milestones, Stanley Cup championships, as well as extensive stats and records. Full-colour photos of these legendary players accompany the text, and help give a thorough portrait of true hockey heroes.

A young hockey player learns about persistence and charity with the help of his hockey idol. Riley is a Calgary Flames fan who dreams of playing organized hockey - but it just isn't something his family can afford. Riley is applying for financial help when he meets Flames captain Jarome Iginla! After learning that Iginla grew up working hard for what he has, and seeing that even with his fame and talent this hockey superstar is a kind and generous person, Riley vows to grow up to be just like him. With financial aid, Riley is able to make his hockey dreams come true. He knows that it will take a lot of hard work both on and off the ice, but he's determined to play like Iginla, and more importantly, to be able to give back to his community as Iginla does. Young hockey fans will cherish Iginla Sparks the Flames as a relatable tale of hard work, passion for the game, and following in the footsteps of your role model.

A young hockey player learns the value of playing one's best - no matter what the circumstances - from real-life hockey hero Mario Lemieux! Tyler is already a big Mario Lemieux fan, but he still loves looking at his dad's memento - Mario's rookie card - and hearing about how Mario started out with the worst team in the NHL. Tyler is also on the worst team in his league, and losing so often gets very frustrating. He is inspired by his hero's work on the ice, especially as he watches Mario through the 1990-91 season, giving a magnificent performance during the playoffs, and, of course, scoring an unbelievable goal against the Minnesota North Stars in the finals. As Mario and the Pittsburgh Penguins become the Stanley Cup winners, Tyler learns that things can change, and a team can become stronger if you give your best - the way Mario did for his team.

A young boy improves his hockey game with a little help from his idol, Tim Horton. Trevor is a defenseman who loves to use his size in his game - sometimes a little too much. He's taking needless penalties, costing his team the wins they need to advance. He hates letting them down, but he doesn't know how to change his game. As the Leafs head for the Cup in the 1961-62 season, he follows the plays of his hockey hero - Tim Horton - for inspiration. Horton is a big defenseman too, but he uses his size wisely. One day, through a lucky coincidence, Trevor comes face to face with Tim Horton, and finds the nerve to ask him for some tips. Now, armed with some sound advice, he returns to his hockey team determined to rein in his temper and play a better game. And what a game it is! Trevor helps his team on to victory just as the Leafs hoist their newly won Stanley Cup - with a winning goal assisted by none other than Tim Horton!