Sue Irwin: 2 books
Safety Stars
Players who fought to make the hard-hitting game of professional hockey safer
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2015
Professional hockey is a fast game, and a dangerous one. Skates slice like razors; a hard-shot puck can take out an eye; and the ice surface is as hard as rock, especially when skulls are slammed against it. Innovations in equipment make the game faster and more exciting -- and have to be countered...
Breaking Through
Heroes in Canadian Women's Sport
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2018
This book highlights the achievements of Canadian women sports stars — the role models of today's young female athletes. They fought for the right to compete in sports traditionally dominated by men and proved that women's sports are just as competitive and exciting to watch as men's. Spanning decades,...