Hooray for Hockey Day! - (Drop the Puck) by Jayne J Jones Beehler (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Hooray for Hockey Day continues the story of brothers Blaine and Cullen, and their love of ice hockey, while introducing new characters like Ann, who also has Down syndrome like Blaine, and Aiden, a hockey player with one leg. The kids decide to write to their governor to make Hockey Day a state holiday--and succeed beyond their wildest dreams.

Review Quotes

It's super cool playing hockey with my friends. I love skating, meeting new friends, and cheering for the Caps! A book about hockey, the Ice Dogs, and my dream of being the Capitals announcer is a hat trick of awesomeness!--Ann Schaab "Washington Ice Dogs"

Like all Minnesotans, we vote yes for Hockey Day and treasure the friendships hockey gives to all players! Keep reading!--Phil and Sen. Karin Housley "Hockey Hall of Famer"

Playing hockey with the Washington Ice Dogs is amazing, awesome, cool--all the good words! And it's also awesome that my friends Ann and Rick Nash are in the book too!--Aiden "Chop Chop" Plummer "Washington Ice Dogs"

These chapter books are terrific! The love of hockey and friends rings true throughout them. We love the idea of Hockey Day as a Minnesota holiday!--Jordan and Jamie Leopold "Former NHL player, Minnesota Wild"

This book series is special to our family. The books teach real life lessons and the joys of hockey, family, and teammates. Hockey Day is a special holiday to all of us in Minnesota. We love these books!--Matt and Bridget Cullen "Three-time Stanley Cup champion"

About the Author

Jayne J. Jones Beehler is a lifelong hockey fan who is also an advocate for children with disabilities. She serves as a government and legislative affairs project management consultant dealing with such issues as opioid addiction, juvenile justice, foster care, higher education, and education reforms.

Jayne is a former history professor for Concordia University, where she was named Political Science Professor of the Year in 2017. She holds a B.A. degree in Political Science and a law degree from William Mitchell College of Law.

She serves as national legal advisor for the American Special Hockey Association and is the founder of Margaret's Missions, a chaperone travel program for people with special needs.

Jayne resides with her husband and daughter in Wisconsin and Florida.