Ages 6 to 10 years. Dodging and weaving through opposing players to score a goal is difficult enough. Now imagine doing it on ice! Slap shot Hockey introduces children to one of the world's fastest and most exciting sports. Young readers will be mesmerized by action-oriented photographs of athletes playing forward, defense, and goal. They will also be delighted by: brief profiles of famous players; learning about the teams in the NHL; all the equipment-especially for the goalie.