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The Hockey Hero ©Hefty, Player=Goalie
Here's the entire story for "The Hockey Hero" (Player=Goalie). Personalized information is shown in bold
for illustrative purposes; however, your book will not contain bold personal data within the story.
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Brian Wilson
starring in
The Hockey Hero
(title page)
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Illustration pages
1 & 2
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This book was created
especially for
Brian Gene Wilson
at the age of 10
With love from
Uncle Bob and Aunt Sue
September, 2007
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The championship game was only hours away.
The Detroit Red Wings, Brian's favorite team,
were just one game away from being the champs.
Brian had already invited James and Michael
to watch the game on television with him.
All that was left to do was check the snacks and,
for the fourth time today, study the team line-ups.
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Illustration pages
5 & 6
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Unknown to Brian, the Detroit Red Wings were in trouble.
The coach had just learned the star goalie
had a sprained ankle and could not play tonight.
The team needed another goalie.
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"What about that kid, Brian so-and-so, who you just signed,"
the coach asked the team's general manager.
"You mean that kid who lives in Detroit, Michigan?" replied the G.M.
"He's a little young and inexperienced!"
"Call him," replied the coach, "and get him here any way you can,
even if you have to rent a private jet.
All we need is a back-up in case of injury.
He'll just sit on the bench."
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Illustration pages
9 & 10
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The general manager, a bit nervous about tonight's game,
still couldn't remember the goalie's last name.
"Was it Leroux, Lamante, Wilson?
Yes, Wilson, I think that was it,"
the G.M. said and he quickly looked through
the Detroit, Michigan phone book for the number.
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"Hi," said the G.M. "I know this is unusual, Brian,
but we have a game tonight and we need you to play.
I'm sending someone to pick you up."
"Sure," Brian said somewhat reluctantly,
knowing he would miss the big game on television.
"But I'd like to bring along James and Michael."
"No problem," replied the G.M.
Brian quickly gathered his hockey gear
and waited to be picked up.
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Illustration pages
13 & 14
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In no time an official hockey-looking guy rang the door bell.
"Is Brian here?" he asked.
"Right here," Brian replied.
"Where?" said the hockey guy looking around the room.
"Right here," said Brian again.
"But! But! You look like you're only 10 years old,"
replied the surprised official. "Are you that good of a goalie?"
"Yeah, I'm pretty good," Brian replied.
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"Where are we going?" Brian asked as they jumped into a limousine.
"To the home arena of the Detroit Red Wings,"
replied the hockey-type guy. "The game is sold out.
There will be thousands of people at the arena
and another 10 million watching on television."
"Sure, 10 million watching and me playing
at the home of the Detroit Red Wings!
Does he really think I believe him?" Brian thought to himself.
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Illustration pages
17 & 18
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When they finally arrived at the arena, and Brian saw all the fans
rushing into the building, he didn't know what to think.
"Follow me," said the hockey-type guy.
"And don't sign any autographs - we haven't got enough time."
Brian followed, but now he was nervous.
James and Michael looked nervous too.
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"Here's the kid," the hockey-type guy said to
the coach when they reached the dressing room.
"Where?" asked the coach.
"Right here," he replied, pointing at Brian.
The coach looked down at Brian.
"You can't be serious?" the coach asked.
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Illustration pages
21 & 22
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The coach looked at Brian again.
"Did the G.M. call you?" he asked.
"Yes," replied Brian.
"You must be the best young goalie in the
whole world," the coach said in amazement.
"Yeah, I'm pretty good," Brian replied.
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Brian quickly put on his hockey gear and
went out with the team for the pregame warm up.
As soon as the coach saw Brian on the ice
he knew a mistake had been made. Brian was pretty good,
but no 10-year-old had ever played goalie in this league.
"It's lucky that I can just keep the kid on the bench,"
the coach thought to himself.
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Illustration pages
25 & 26
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The game was incredibly exciting.
There were hard hits, scoring chances galore,
end to end action and great saves.
As the third period wound down, the score was tied 2-2.
Brian was happy. These were the best seats
he had ever had to watch his favorite team.
The game ended in a flurry with both goalies
making incredible saves. Overtime was next.
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In the dressing room some of the Detroit Red Wings
started to complain about their stomachs.
One by one, they went into the trainer's room.
The flu bug had hit the team!
James and Michael whispered to Brian.
"You may have to play." "Awesome," replied Brian.
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Illustration pages
29 & 30
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Winning seemed impossible.
With most of the players sick, the team was wearing down.
And then it happened!
The goalie skated over to the bench and came off the ice.
"Get another goalie on the ice," the referee yelled to the coach.
The coach looked down the bench.
"Brian - just how good are you?" he asked.
"I'm pretty good," Brian replied.
"Out you go," said the coach. "Do your best."
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Brian was a pretty good goalie but these players
shot the puck harder than anyone he had ever played against.
The first shot whizzed by the net, missing by inches. Brian never saw it.
The second shot hit him in the glove and stayed there.
The crowd roared in approval but Brian never saw the puck either.
Brian's team played even harder. With a rookie goalie in the net,
they knew they had to score soon to win. Then it happened!
Brian's team got caught up the ice. The other team had a breakaway!
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Illustration pages
33 & 34
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The player skated in and blasted a shot - high to the blocker side.
Brian flicked out his blocker and made the greatest save of his life.
The shot glanced off the glove, into the corner, and around the boards.
One of the Detroit Red Wings took the puck up the ice and scored.
They had won in overtime!
Brian was interviewed on television.
He only remembered answering one question.
"Yeah, I'm pretty good," he said.
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Brian's Hockey Statistics for this year:
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Team
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Coach's Name
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Goals blocked
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Shutouts
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Penalties
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Trophies won
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Best play of the year
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Personalized Childrens Books
| Code: | BK-H523 |
| Description: | The Hockey Hero - Your child becomes the hero in the championship hockey game. |
| Price: | $13.99 |
| Manufacturer: | Create-A-Book, Inc. |
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