THE GOAL

Hockey is not only Canada&rsquo,s national pastime but its enduring passion. In this collection of fourteen real-life stories, authors Andrew Caddell and Dave Stubbs explore the many different sides of the game. In &ldquo,The Girl&rdquo, you&rsquo,ll meet a young woman who helped pave the way for the stars of today&rsquo,s women&rsquo,s game, while in &ldquo,The Gentleman&rdquo, a spinster aunt&rsquo,s lifelong wish comes true when she meets Habs superstar Jean Bé,liveau. &ldquo,The Rink&rdquo, details the uniquely Canadian fascination with creating the perfect backyard skating surface, while in &ldquo,The Nation&rdquo, Andrew Caddell ponders the age-old question