P.K. Subban: Making His Mark on the Hockey World
P.K. Subban has always stood out in the world of hockey. Whether it's his flashy personal style, his incredible charity work, or the fact that he's a black player in a mostly white sport, Subban turns heads wherever he goes.

This exciting book gives readers an in-depth look into everything that makes Subban a star, from his childhood in Canada to the trade that sent shockwaves through the hockey world.

Every sports franchise has its face-the star of the show, the player fans can't take their eyes off of, the one whose talent determines the fate of the entire operation. The Franchise series explores these athletes' stories, taking readers into the players' lives on and off the field of play. Learn about your favorite athletes' early days, the challenges they've overcome to reach the top, and the qualities that make them truly incomparable.
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P.K. Subban: Making His Mark on the Hockey World
P.K. Subban has always stood out in the world of hockey. Whether it's his flashy personal style, his incredible charity work, or the fact that he's a black player in a mostly white sport, Subban turns heads wherever he goes.

This exciting book gives readers an in-depth look into everything that makes Subban a star, from his childhood in Canada to the trade that sent shockwaves through the hockey world.

Every sports franchise has its face-the star of the show, the player fans can't take their eyes off of, the one whose talent determines the fate of the entire operation. The Franchise series explores these athletes' stories, taking readers into the players' lives on and off the field of play. Learn about your favorite athletes' early days, the challenges they've overcome to reach the top, and the qualities that make them truly incomparable.
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P.K. Subban: Making His Mark on the Hockey World

P.K. Subban: Making His Mark on the Hockey World

by Teresa M. Walker
P.K. Subban: Making His Mark on the Hockey World

P.K. Subban: Making His Mark on the Hockey World

by Teresa M. Walker

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Overview

P.K. Subban has always stood out in the world of hockey. Whether it's his flashy personal style, his incredible charity work, or the fact that he's a black player in a mostly white sport, Subban turns heads wherever he goes.

This exciting book gives readers an in-depth look into everything that makes Subban a star, from his childhood in Canada to the trade that sent shockwaves through the hockey world.

Every sports franchise has its face-the star of the show, the player fans can't take their eyes off of, the one whose talent determines the fate of the entire operation. The Franchise series explores these athletes' stories, taking readers into the players' lives on and off the field of play. Learn about your favorite athletes' early days, the challenges they've overcome to reach the top, and the qualities that make them truly incomparable.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781634940627
Publisher: North Star Editions
Publication date: 01/01/2019
Series: Franchise
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 112
File size: 16 MB
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Age Range: 8 - 13 Years

About the Author

Teresa M. Walker has been a journalist for over 30 years in Tennessee. Based in Nashville, she covers the NFL's Titans, the NHL's Predators, the NBA's Grizzlies, and a handful of college teams. She has covered a Stanley Cup Final, three Super Bowls, and five Olympics-including the US women's 2018 gold medal hockey victory in Korea.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 One of a Kind 5

Chapter 2 Growing Up Canadian 13

Chapter 3 Junior Hockey Star 21

Chapter 4 Welcome to the NHL 31

Chapter 5 $10 Million Commitment 43

Chapter 6 The Trade 51

Chapter 7 A Long List of Skills 61

Chapter 8 Hello, Nashville! 67

Chapter 9 Being Black in Hockey 77

Chapter 10 Holiday Surprises and Blueline Buddies 87

Chapter 11 A Man of Style and Privacy 95

Timeline 102

Fact Sheet 104

For More Information 106

Places to Visit 107

Select Bibliography 108

Index 110

About the Author 112

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