She Shoots... She Scores!: A Complete Guide to Girl's and Women's Hockey »

Barbara Stewart is a freelance writer and editor who has written for numerous magazines.

Barbara Stewart offers a comprehensive guide to the fastest growing participation sport. There is a history of women's hockey and a detailed explanation of the rules.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
by Fran Rider, Ontario Women's Hockey Association
by Karen R. Lundren, USA Hockey
INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1: Women's Hockey: Yesterday and Today
Hockey History in a Nutshell
Women in Hockey
The Ontario Women's Hockey Association
PRO FILES: Abby Hoffman

Chapter 2: The Game of Women's Hockey
How Is It Played? What Are the Rules?
PRO FILES: Barbara Williams

Chapter 3: All Dressed Up with Someplace to Go
Dressed for Success
Is There Special Equipment for Women?
A Word About Buying Equipment
Head:
Arms, Chest, and Shoulders:
Lower Body:
Feet:
Other Equipment:
PRO FILES: Angela James

Chapter 4: The ABCs of Ice Hockey
Skating, Stickhandling, Passing, and Shooting
Skating:
Stickhandling
Passing:
Shooting:
Positions:
PRO FILES: Marg McAdam

Chapter 5: Goaltending
Who Is That Mysterious Girl Behind the Mask?
A Word About Safety
Playing Goal:
Stance / Angles / Equipment: Protecting Young Goaltenders
Head:
Mask with Helmut / Throat Protector and Neck Protector
Arms, Chest, and Shoulders:
Chest and Arm Protector / Trapper and Blocker / Sports Bra
Lower Body:
Goalie Pants / Pelvic Protector / Goalie Pads
Feet:
Goalie Skates / Athletic Socks
Other Equipment:
Goalie Sticks / Equipment Bags / Skate Guards
PRO FILES: Manon Rhéaume

Chapter 6: Team Works
Women's Hockey Programs from Coast to Coast
The CHA and USA Hockey
Ages and Stages
Starting Your Own Association
A Guide for Players and Their Parents
The Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame
The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
Women's Professional Hockey League
PRO FILES: Andria Hunter

Chapter 7: Coaching Corner
A Coach for All Seasons
The Right Stuff
National Coaching Certification Program
USA Hockey's Coaching Achievement Program
PRO FILES: Karen Kay

Chapter 8: Official Business
Is Officiating for You?
Officials and Their Rules:
Referee / Linesmen / Timekeeper / Penalty Timekeeper / Goal Judge / Official Scorer
Canadian Hockey Officiating Program
USA Hockey Officiating Program
PRO FILES: Karen Kost

Chapter 9: The Girls of Winter
Women's Hockey Around the World

CONCLUSION
LIST OF ADDRESSES
FURTHER READING
GLOSSARY