Ice Clash

By Jake Maddox and Andrea Gianopoulos

Lou and her brother Otto have played on the same hockey team since they were young. Coach Lopez has always recognized Lou as one of the best players on the team, even though she’s the only girl. But Coach has been deployed with his Army Reserves unit. Coach Hoctor is taking over for the next few months . . . and gives his son Lou’s starting spot. Can Lou and her teammates convince their new coach of her talent? And can Lou prove that she earned her spot on the team?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: Jul 15, 2021
• ISBN: 9781663910813

Jake Maddox

Who is Jake Maddox? Athlete, author, world-traveler – or all three? He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps – literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers.

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Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories: Ice Clash by Emma Carlson Berne, Illustrated by Katie Wood

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Title Page

Chapter 1: At Home on the Ice

Chapter 2: Coach Change-Up

Chapter 3: Bolognese Makes It Better

Chapter 4: Slashing

Chapter 5: Detective Lou

Chapter 6: Turned Down

Chapter 7: Girls Belong

Chapter 8: The Blizzards Stand Up

Chapter 9: Back at Center

Glossary

Words You Should Know About Hockey

More About Ice Hockey

Writing Prompts

Discussion Questions

Explore More

Copyright

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CHAPTER 1

AT HOME ON THE ICE

The hockey arena smelled of ice, sweat, and feet. Parents filled the stands. Their shouts echoed off the walls, where the Blizzards’ blue and gold Boys Regional Championship banners hung. On the rink, Lou’s eyes fixed on the puck soaring toward her. It hit the ice and bounced. Lou surged forward, flicking it toward Otto at wing.

The opposing player, a tall skinny kid, darted left and right, trying to steal. Lou saw Otto look around for the pass and cut left.

Here, Otto! I’m open!

Lou and Otto dressed in their loose-fitting long-sleeve T-shirt and helmets plays ice hockey. Lou kicks the hockey puck high.

The left defender darted up, and Josh zoomed in, blocking him hard with his shoulder. Otto shot the puck. Lou captured it and brought it forward. The goal loomed. Lou shot. Missed!

The ref blew his whistle. Wide! he called.

Time! Coach Lopez called.

The Blizzards skated to the sidelines. Lou lifted off her helmet and tucked her short red hair behind her ear. She used to have long hair that she wore in a