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Loading... Scott Gomez: Open Up The Ice (Hockey's New Wave)by Mark Stewart
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A biography of the New Jersey Devils' center who was born in Alaska and became the first Hispanic player of the National Hockey League. Gomez was chosen 27th (first round) by the Devils in the 1998 draft and became the third rookie in team history to be selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game. This book chronicles his childhood in Anchorage, Alaska, his rise through the ranks of organized hockey leagues, and the impressive beginning of his career on the New Jersey Devils that led to the 2000 Stanley Cup Championship. No library descriptions found. |
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Scott Gomez, a Hispanic American, makes it into the NHL and works hard for a spot on the Devils. Striving to make it into a major sports league where 95% of the participants are White is a challenge, but Scott has the drive and skills to push through. He doesn’t come from a hockey family, and is a second generation American. He grew up in Alaska with his family, and started skating early on. From there, he was tied into hockey with the help of his father, Carlos.
Alaska Content: With there being very few major league sports players from Alaska, it’s nice to see a biography about them.
Activity: How has Scott’s family shaped his life? Without his family’s encouragement, do you think he still would have made it into the NHL?
Keywords: Scott Gomez, hockey, Alaska, Hispanic American, bibliography