Hockeytown Hero: The Steve Yzerman StoryAn authorized biography of hockey hero, Steve Yzerman written for his biggest fans -- kids! Here is the story of NHL superstar Steve Yzerman, from his early hockey-playing days in Nepean, Ontario, Canada, through his second consecutive Stanley Cup championship with the Detroit Red Wings in 1998. Follow the extraordinary career that has put Steve in the record books and makes a favorite hero of hockey fans everywhere. |
Contents
The Peterborough Years | 11 |
The Winged Wheel | 18 |
Hard Times in Hockeytown | 26 |
The Bowman Era | 34 |
The Fans Speak | 45 |
Lord Stanleys Cup | 52 |
Back Two Back | 62 |
The Road Ahead | 70 |
Glossary xviii | |
Further Reading and Resources xxxi | |
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