Table of Contents
Foreword ix
Introduction: The Journey to Hockey Mom 1
Chapter 1 Raising the Best 9
Chapter 2 Kids from the Desert 26
Chapter 3 Sacrifice and Chance 41
Chapter 4 Slow Dance 58
Chapter 5 A Mom's Off-Ice Development 66
Chapter 6 Breaking the Ice Ceiling 74
Chapter 7 Motorcycle Marj: The Mother of All Hockey Mothers 83
Chapter 8 Blazing a Brand-New Trail 91
Chapter 9 Pride and Dreams 102
Chapter 10 Knowing When to Push 109
Chapter 11 The Colour of Hockey 116
Chapter 12 All In 125
Chapter 13 Transferable Skills 137
Chapter 14 Far-North Hockey 141
Chapter 15 Goalie Moms: A Special Breed 145
Chapter 16 He's a '91 154
Chapter 17 Two Generations of Hockey Moms 167
Chapter 18 Belonging on Ice 176
Chapter 19 We Don't Do Cowbells Anymore 185
Chapter 20 You Never Know Who's Watching 194
Chapter 21 Same Love 201
Chapter 22 Cheaper Than Bail 206
Chapter 23 Russian Influence 213
Chapter 24 Angels Among Us 221
Chapter 25 Life Can Change on a Dime 229
Chapter 26 Billet Moms 234
Chapter 27 Sledge Hockey Mom 243
Chapter 28 Hockey Dreams Come True 251
Chapter 29 Hockey in New Zealand 256
Chapter 30 Hockey Mom for Life 262
Chapter 31 Tik Tok Famous 267
Chapter 32 Lifesaver 272
Chapter 33 Fight for Your Rights 279
Chapter 34 An Unexpected Journey 284
Afterword 293
Acknowledgements 297