The National Hockey League was in trouble after a strike cancelled the 2004 season. Fans were looking for new heroes--and along came Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby! These two athletes battled for top rookie honors and both set scoring records. This book tells how they rose from very different backgrounds to set the hockey world on fire. They are the heroes, the winners, the champions. They are the people whose exploits thrill and inspire us all. They are the World's Greatest Athletes, and this series celebrates their lives and accomplishments. Written by top national sportswriters, the volumes in this series feature outstanding male and female performers from traditional sports as well as the action sports kids' love. Whether the subjects are veteran superstars or up-and-coming phenoms, these books describe their life stories, the secrets of their success, and their greatest moments. Young readers looking for inspiration will find it in every book.
