Introduction-Dear+Reader

= "Every day is a great day for hockey." =
 * Mario Lemieux**

Dear Reader,

Hockey is a game full of fast and furious action, at every moment in a game there is something exciting going on. Over the course of the following presentation the reader will be taken through the game of hockey. Genres, to help one understand, will include, a pictionary of hockey, some interesting facts about women's hockey, an original poem that highlights the emotion of the game, famous player trading cards, and hockey commentary. The genres were made to highlight why hockey is such a thrilling game.

The creation of this project was a very interesting experience. It took a lot of work and effort, but the end result really made the author happy. The reason the author wanted to create this piece on hockey was because she wanted to know more about the sport that she plays and loves. She really wanted to know the history of women's hockey and more about the history of how hockey was invented. Her father grew up in Canada and played hockey throughout his childhood. Her brother started to play three years ago and while she was watching him in the stands she said to herself, " I could be out there doing this, why aren't I?" Thus, she started to play, she loves it and is hoping to play for Natick High School next year. The quote by Mario Lemieux on every page is a reminder to her that hockey is fun to play any day of the year. Hockey has lead the author to lots of good things, the goal that she wishes to accomplish in this presentation is why hockey is very thrilling.

Hockey involves more than knowing how to skate. If a person wishes to succeed in successfully playing ice hockey than one must "want it". If a person does not want to play the game, or does not push themselves in order to get better than they will not have the ability to play hockey at a higher level. If a person really does push themselves and gets very good at the game than that person could play for a college hockey team, an AHL team( American hockey league), an NHL team( National hockey league), Junior leagues, semi-pro leagues, women's leagues, and many other teams. The author hopes to get to this level.

Ice hockey may involve a lot of time and money, but playing hockey is such a great experience. It is rough, it is fun, it is a good way to make friends, it teaches fair sportsmanship, it is exciting, and it is very active. On average a person that weighs 130 pounds would burn 472 calories per hour. It is fun exercising with hockey!

Overall hockey is an extremely good experience that can lead to many great opportunities, teaches great lessons, and is a fun way to exercise. Hockey has changed the author's life, and she hopes it will change yours!