{"product_id":"drop-the-puck-let-s-play-hockey","title":"Drop the Puck  Let’s Play Hockey","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll Hearts Lead to the Rink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun is the game-winning goal as the Official Adventures Series continues! Join the Hockeytown USA State Pee Wees as they celebrate their championship and skate to summer hockey adventures. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJayne J. Jones Beehler\u003c\/strong\u003e proudly wears many \"helmets\" including college professor  lawyer  author  wife  mother  advocate for children with disabilities  and lifelong fan of student athletics. A graduate of William Mitchell College of Law  this former live-in nanny is passionate about children  education  foster care and adoption  and child abuse\/prevention public policy. Jones Beehler worked for US Senator Norm Coleman from 2002-2006  then headed to the MN House of Representatives  as Executive Assistant to Speaker of the House  Steve Sviggum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview(s)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"at-expanded-menu-page-url\" data-reactid=\".0.2.0.1.1\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.fox9.com\/home\/218873093-story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book has great lessons for kids everywhere! I\u0026amp;lsquom so happy my good friend  Ann  and the American Special Hockey Association can be an inspiration for so many people.\" - Alex Ovechkin  Captain  Washington Capitals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Acceptance of those who are intellectually challenged hae earned a spotlight in the Official Adventures Series. I'm excited for others to learn the benefits of being on an ASHA team. Welcome to Team ASHA!\" - Michael Hickey  President  American Special Hockey Association\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I love that Blaine gets to play hockey for an ASHA team in this book. I am so happy that Blaine and I get to play hockey together - just like me and Ovi! This book has everything: friends  family  respect  and lots of hockey!\" - Ann Schaab  Player  Washington Ice Dogs (ASHA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Official Adventures Series books are terrific heart-warming stories that celebrate hockey  family and children with special needs! Our family loves these hockey tales that teach life lessons and encourages everyone to treat others with respect.\" - Bridget and Matt Cullen  Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book brings a community together against the backdrop of a Pee Wee State Championship. The message for kids to reach for their dreams without doubt or fear of failure is as powerful as the illustrations of lessons learned from both wins and losses on the ice. As teammates and friends  the kids teach each other the value of competing with one another and pushing each other to be better all the while supporting each other with the true selflessness. The theme of \"Let's Play Hockey\" is carried through Blaine and Ann. These two youngsters show us that no matter what challenges we may face  the game of hockey and all that it has to offer is truly for EVERYONE!\" - Dave Hakstol  Head Coach  Philadelphia Flyers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is a great  encouraging book for all kids who read it. It teaches teamwork and how to keep working even if you fail. In this book  a boy named Blaine  who has Down syndrome  learns to skate and play hockey through a hockey program called ASHA. He even scores his first goal ever! I loved this book and I know that everyone who reads it will too! Hockey is truly for everyone!\" - Avery Hakstol  Youth Hockey Player  Daughter of Coach Dave \u0026amp;amp Erinn Hakstol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book series teaches children about respecting each other and reaching for your dreams! We have a dorm room and UND green jersey waiting for Avery!\" - Hon. Mark Kennedy  President  University of North Dakota\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This story is about the joy of hockey  love  and family!\" - Rick Nash  5 Time NHL All-Star  New York Rangers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book teaches real life lessons through sport  through victory and losses  and emphasizes the importance of hard work regardless of the score.\" - Jocelyne Lamoureux  Team USA  Silver Olympic Medalist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A fun story that shares the love of family and hockey!\" - Corey Perry  NHL All-Star  Anaheim Ducks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I love the Minnesota Bears! 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