Ocean State Libraries

"From the New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She's Sorry, and Britt-Marie Was Here, comes a poignant, charming novel about a forgotten town fractured by scandal, and the amateur hockey team that might just change everything. Winning a junior ice hockey championship might not mean a lot to the average person, but it means everything to the residents of Beartown, a community slowly being eaten...

"Maya Andersson and Benji Ovich, two young people who left in search of a life far from the forest town, come home and joyfully reunite with their closest childhood friends. There is a new sense of optimism and purpose in the town, embodied in the impressive new ice rink that has been built down by the lake. Two years have passed since the events that no one wants to think about. Everyone has tried to move on, but there's something about this place...

"An in-depth look into the origins of how each NHL team was named, received their logo and design, with interviews by those responsible. Written by those most knowledgeable, you'll learn why every hockey team to every play in the National Hockey League looks the way it does." -- Amazon.com. An in-depth look into the origins of how each NHL team was named, received their logo and design, with interviews by those responsible. Written by those most...

"A merry and bright hockey romance about finding your place, finding your people and finding your way back to the one you love the most. For Landon Stackhouse, being called up from the Calgary farm team is exciting and terrifying, even if, as the backup goalie, he rarely leaves the bench. A quiet loner by nature, Landon knows he gives off strong "don't talk to me" vibes. The only player who doesn't seem to notice is Calgary's superstar young winger,...

"Mo is new to ice hockey and is having trouble staying upright on the ice, but his desire to help the team motivates him to keep getting better."--

Through archival images, game footage, rare film clips, and exclusive interviews, NHL Studios will tell the history of the Boston Bruins, one of hockey's greatest franchises. With five Stanley Cup Championships, they provide some magical moments.

Minor league hockey team Charlestown Chiefs are still languishing in West Virginia. There is no controlling their violence which is the hallmark of the team. But a new (female) coach is brought in once the team is bought by a corporation run by a corrupt executive who intends to use the Chiefs as hapless foils who have choreographed antics, guaranteed losses, and inept, non-violent play against a team of arrogant Ivy Leaguers.

"Presents a history of the Dallas Stars hockey team, highlighting the games and players that have contributed to the team's success through the years."--