Hockey's Hidden Gods

The Untold Story of a Paralympic Miracle on Ice

S. C. Megale

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Rowman & Littlefield
14 December 2022

Olympic games; Ice hockey

The extraordinary true story of the U.S. sled hockey team that overcame physical adversity and internal strife to win Paralympic gold.

When former NHL star Rick Middleton accepted the position of head coach for the United States sled hockey team, he wasn’t sure what to expect. The program had never medaled—had never even come close, in fact. But where Middleton might have found despair, he instead found an incredible group of men who had battled their way back from hell to play the sport they love.

In Hockey’s Hidden Gods: The Untold Story of a Paralympic Miracle on Ice, S.C. Megale uncovers the remarkable tale of a team that shocked the world by taking U.S. sled hockey from worst to first in the 2002 Paralympics. Odds of winning were dismal. The road to victory seemed unfathomable. But this cast of fifteen athletes with disabilities, athletes who had helped build a groundbreaking U.S. sled hockey program with almost no outside support, ultimately persevered on the global stage.

Featuring a fascinating history of sled hockey, exclusive interviews with players and coaches, action-packed game coverage, and intimate profiles sharing the players’ personal journeys, Hockey’s Hidden Gods is the uplifting story of how once-shattered dreams can be reborn and rebuilt through tenacity, grit, and an indomitable spirit.

By: S. C. Megale
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 161mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 535g
ISBN: 9781538166642
ISBN 10: 153816664X
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 14 December 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

S.C. Megale is an adventurer, humanitarian, hockey lover, and author who lives outside Washington, DC, and was first traditionally published at the age of twenty-three. A prolific writer, Megale has been profiled by the Washington Post, USA Today, and the Today Show, among others. Megale’s genetic and permanent muscular dystrophy lends a unique perspective to Hockey’s Hidden Gods few other authors can match. For more information, please visit www.scmegale.com.

Reviews for Hockey's Hidden Gods: The Untold Story of a Paralympic Miracle on Ice

A great book and story about another miracle: the hard work, dedication, and sacrifices these young men went through to accomplish an incredible goal. The incredible effort individually and collectively that they put together to win their gold medal is a great message for all of us. -- Mike Eruzione, captain of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” US Olympic Hockey team The stories told within these pages will capture your heart and challenge you to think differently. From the history of the incredible sport of sled hockey, to the stories of community, taking risks, defining and redefining winning, and the true passion and dedication to overcoming adversity, this book is a true victor’s tale. The way the pages flow purposefully together and weave with emotion will leave you wanting more. It is a privilege to have these stories shared, and to experience life through the eyes of those within. -- Jim Craig, Goaltender of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” U.S. Olympic Hockey team