A Win at Weedsport Elementary

TERRIFIC JOB today! The kids really enjoyed it and we discussed further what you spoke about in your presentation. You have a great message and you were wonderful with the kids!

Thanks for visiting us! We look forward to reading your next book.

Marybeth Galka
Weedsport Elementary School

Special thanks to students and staff at Weedsport Elementary School.  We definately scored a win today!

Haunted Hockey in Lake Placid

The game, the goal and the ghost make for an action packed adventure for the puck hog and his teammates in the land where hockey miracles are made, the legendary Lake Placid. Just when it looks like victory is in reach, it all falls apart right before the matchup with a mighty Canadian youth hockey team. Now they need a miracle! Can the keeper of dreams keeps the legacy alive?  

In bookstores October 2012!

Tournament Time for The Puck Hog

We welcomed Cy to The Puck Hog Team

The real Sophia signs copies of The Puck Hog

Sophia and I enjoyed meeting everyone and signing copies of The Puck Hog this weekend at the Center State Mite Jamboree 2012. Great turnout and a great discussion about children's youth hockey experiences. "We had a puck hog on our team," said one little boy, " and he really made it stink!"  He sounds like one of the characters in the book!   Hopefully the message will sink in and we can all work at putting fun back into the fundamentals of youth hockey!

Writing & Teamwork promoted at Minetto School

 The “National Day of Writing” was celebrated in Minetto Elementary School recently as Christie Casciano, from News Channel 9 visited the kindergarten, first and second graders to share her experience as an author. She wrote “The Puck Hog” which promotes youth hockey, fair play and teamwork. Children heard what it takes to start with a concept, move it toward a draft and eventually a published work.

Reading, Writing and Passing!

Students at Enders Road Elementary in Manlius also wanted to know what inspired me to write The Puck Hog.  They shared their owns stories about dealing with selfish players on their team.  What a great discussion!  Thanks kids and I look forward to your letters and artwork!