Stevie Y faces a challenge when Mrs. T names him after a famous hockey player. How is he going to learn all the skills necessary to play? His sister, Gracie, and his friends, Sergei, Gordy, and Stumpy help him learn the many skills of this difficult sport. Along the way, he discovers the pure enjoyment of this fast paced and wonderful game.

The story is set on a small farm near the town of Kincardine, Ontario. Stevie uses his wits and wry sense of humor to help him relax during his efforts tobecome the first cat to ever play goalie. Even though he has many natural talents, he must practice hard to accomplish his goals. He learns many of life's tough lessons along the way!

Rollo Pondmarsh is a semi-retired ichthyologist. He manages a fish farm near Pinconning Michigan. His interests include poetry, military history, and all types of winter sports. He lives with his wife, Mary Beth, and of course, Stevie Y and Gracie.

Maria Rodriguez resides in Grosse Pointe, Michigan with her three children Siena, Aidan and Asher. She has a BBA from Loyola University of Chicago with majors in Marketing and Art. After graduating college she owned and operated Zeus Gallery in Chicago, where she represented herself and many artists from all over the world.

Her choice of media is acrylics and oils. She paints trompe l'oeil murals, landscapes, portraits and canvases that are mostly figurative and colorful. She has a passion for painting, photography, music, dance, animals, kids and family. Her canvas paintings try to capture the intimate, precious moments in life.