Hockey Rivals Blog Posts
Offsides Ice Hockey Trailer On YouTube
There's a new ice hockey book trailer on YouTube - the video for my young adult novel, Offsides. Face-Off’s McKendrick brothers return in this explosive sequel, an action-packed hockey book for teens and tweens. Twin hockey stars T.J. and Brad have finally resolved...
Hockey Book Trailer: New Face-Off Video On YouTube
There's a new hockey book trailer on YouTube! I recently made a trailer for my young adult sports novel, Face-Off. Rival twin brothers battle on and off the ice in this dynamic young adult ice hockey novel written when I was just 16-years-old. Discover why this...
10 Books That Make Great Gifts For Hockey Moms
If you never know what to buy your favorite hockey mom, here are some literary ideas below. These 10 books make great gifts for hockey moms. They offer humor, art, knowledge of the game, emotional support, organizational tips, nutrition advice, and more. Click the...
Offsides Included In 5 Compelling Books For Young Readers Video
I was honored to be included in a new video wiki called Authors Of Challenging And Engrossing Books For Young Readers, which lists five compelling book recommendations. My young adult ice hockey novel, Offsides, was one of the titles featured in the video. This is the...
14 Hockey Movies The Whole Family Will Enjoy
Are you and your family hockey enthusiasts? This list offers a variety of family-friendly hockey movies. From chimps, to fairies, to figure skating, there’s much hockey to be enjoyed. Which of these hockey movies will you be watching tonight? Breakaway - Rated PG-13....
Disney YouTuber Mr. Cheezy Pop One Of Best Audiobook Narrators For YA Books
What do the Hockey Rivals Books, Disney, and the popular time travel show Timeless all have in common? Audiobook narrator, actor, and YouTuber Maxwell Glick, who I truly believe is one of the best audiobook narrators around for YA and kids' books. As I recently...
YA Novel Everything’s Jake Spotlights Anxiety In Teens
When I first read Everything's Jake, a young adult novel that spotlights the theme of anxiety in teens, a couple things reminded me of my Hockey Rivals books. First, the protagonist, a teenage boy named Jake, had a twin brother. At least he was supposed to have one....
New Bobby Orr Book Chronicles An Extraordinary Boston Bruins Legend
As a lifelong Boston Bruins fans, I love Bobby Orr. That's why I was delighted to see a new book out about his life and legendary hockey journey. Kevin Vautour, a member of the Society for International Hockey Research (SIHR) and the Rhode Island Reds Heritage...
How The Boston Bruins And Team USA Inspired The Hockey Rivals Books
What do the Boston Bruins and the U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey Team have to do with my Hockey Rivals series? Actually, quite a lot. Here's the story of why it took me 26 years to publish a sequel to my classic YA hockey book Face-Off. How crazy is it that the sequel,...
Offsides YA Sports Audiobook Perfect Road Trip Entertainment for Teens
Do you need some road trip entertainment for teens and tweens this summer? Offsides (Hockey Rivals Book 2) is now available as an Audible audiobook. Maxwell Glick, who narrated Face-Off (Hockey Rivals Book 1) is back as the voice of the McKendrick brothers in this...
High School Hockey Coach Publishes Young Adult Hockey Novel
Nick Boorman is no stranger to high school hockey. Besides penning the novel High School Hero: Freshman Year for Page Publishing, he is also a high school hockey and soccer coach and physical education teacher. Teaching life lessons through sports is his passion....
Steven A. Falco Writes Baseball Books For Young Adults
If you're seeking baseball books for young adults, then you will want to read this interview with author Steven A. Falco. Steven pubished a young adult baseball novel entitled Mickey Mantle’s Last Home Run. This is his second book, and he is working on another book to...
Why Hockey Is One Of The Best Sports For Kids (Hockey Dads Part 2)
Welcome to Part 2 of my interview with hockey dads Zach Lamppa and former NHLer Tom Chorske, who will explain why hockey is one of the best sports for kids of all ages. They'll also give tips for hockey families new to the game as well as seasoned parents whose...
Minnesota Hockey Dads Break Guinness World Record For Longest Pass (Part 1)
When I heard this cool story about two hockey dads, I just had to interview them for my blog. Last November, Zach Lamppa and former NHLer Tom Chorske broke the Guinness World Record for longest hockey pass. The record pass took place on Nov. 20, 2018 on the pristine...
AdventHealth / Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey Bear Cheers Up Kids In Hospitals
I admit, I'm a Boston Bruins fans, but now I have a special place in my heart for the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team. And it's all because of a bear. But before we get into that, let me backtrack to a night several years ago at a New England hospital. On that fateful...
