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Product Description At 17, star defenseman Craig McElhaney likes his chances of making it as a pro hockey player. Yet, a string of recent "accidents" threatens to knock his team out of the playoffs and ruin his promising career. Craig has begun to question how many "accidents" can happen before they become more than a coincidence. But it's not a good time for questions. Not in the spotlight of high-pressure hockey. Not when the team needs him most. And not when he has some important lessons to learn about life. For Craig, however, there is no choice. Unless the questions are answered, the team's season and his promising career will surely end. Review "Written in a fast-paced style and at a comfortable reading level." ― TeensReadToo.com Book Description A string of accidents threaten to knock the team out of the playoffs. From the Inside Flap Hockey, sabotage From the Back Cover I noticed a few cockroaches crawling near Jason's skates. He stepped on one of them, popping it like a cherry tomato. Bug Juice sprayed. A single cockroach dropped from the shoulder pads and landed between his skates. Craig likes his chances of making it as a pro hockey player, but a string of recent "accidents" threatens to knock his team out of the playoffs. Craig wonders how many "accidents" can happen. It's not a good time for questions. Not when the team needs him most. But unless the questions are answered, the team's season and his promising career will surely end. About the Author Sigmund Brouwer is the author of over 20 novels for adults and dozens of books for children. He visits over 150 schools per year to deliver his Rock and Roll Literacy presentation, reaching about 60,000 students per year. Sigmund lives in Red Deer, Alberta. For more information, visit . Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. The crowd kept roaring, and Jason now had his shoulder pads off. A single cockroach dropped from the shoulder pads and landed between his skates. Jason threw the shoulder pads and, without waiting for them to land, peeled off his torn black T-shirt. I nearly lost the hamburgers I had eaten a couple hours earlier. At least three cockroaches were crawling on Jason's belly, their antennas quivering in all directions.