The Ultimate Guide for Girls who want to Play Ice Hockey
If you’ve considered picking up the sport of ice hockey but didn’t know where to start – or maybe you’re intimidated because many consider it a “boys” sport – this book will show you how to rule the ice! Maybe you’re already playing hockey and want to know more about getting to a higher level — this book will help you on your way. Or, if you’ve played hockey for many years and would like a fresh look at the sport, this book will do just that!
Aiming to inspire girls in a field that is dominated by boys and men’s teams, this book provides everything you want to know about the sport from a female perspective, from the rich history of women’s hockey, to equipment, to the path and process of getting started, to becoming an elite hockey player.
More about the Authors
NICHELLE SIMON is a coach, motivational speaker, former professional ice hockey player, a 2-time American Ninja warrior and a breast cancer survior. A lifelong athlete with a striking passion for hockey, she discovered the sport on the sun-scorched roller hockey courts of South Florida. She was 11 years old at the time and ice rinks in the southern U.S. — let alone hockey guidebooks for girls — were in short supply. Nichelle moved rather slowly into the competitive realm of ice hockey, but at age 17 she was accepted to play hockey for one of the most prestigious preparatory hockey schools in the country, Shattuck St. Mary’s. She went on to play NCAA hockey, and in 2005, Nichelle began coaching while continuing to hone her playing skills. Setbacks are part of every journey, and at the age of 35, Nichelle was diagnosed with breast cancer. In the ultimate feat of resiliency and determination, she not only beat cancer, but became the oldest rookie to ever sign a professional contract to play in the National Women’s Hockey League. The year was 2019, and she was 36 years old. Nichelle has since devoted her life to showing girls how strong they can become. She now coaches girls on and off the ice to help them unlock their athletic potential.
HALA GHANEM LPC, LCADC worked in the media industry for years before transitioning to health services. She has been an actress, a radio show producer in Montreal, a news editor for Dubai TV and a well sought-after yoga and fitness instructor. Hala owned two studios, one in Montclair, New Jersey, and one in Beirut, Lebanon. Around 5 years ago, Hala took a pause to go back to school and embark on a new career as a psychotherapist. She combines her knowledge from entertainment, fitness, and mental health along with her entrepreneurial spirit in writing and marketing this book.
