Harvey Kidder

When it comes to gliding across the ice, Scott Harrison is completely unbeatable. His incredible skating skills naturally catch the attention of the Golden Bears, and he is thrilled when he is asked to join the hockey team. But stepping onto the ice as a hockey player is a whole different game than just skating for fun. Scott quickly discovers a major obstacle standing in his way: a deep, paralyzing fear of the flying puck. To make matters worse, a resentful and jealous teammate targets Scott, steadily chipping away at his already fragile confidence. Suddenly, the dream of playing hockey feels more like a nightmare. Now, Scott is faced with a difficult choice. He can either let his fears and a bullying teammate push him out of the rink forever, or he can find the inner strength to stand his ground. To succeed with the Golden Bears, he will have to confront his nemesis, conquer his fear of the puck, and prove that he truly belongs in the game.

When you are the tallest kid on the basketball court, everyone expects you to be a superstar. Johnny towers over all his teammates, earning him the nickname Johnny Long Legs. Because of his impressive height, the coach and the other players assume he will naturally dominate the game, grabbing every rebound and scoring easy points. But Johnny quickly discovers a harsh reality: being tall does not automatically make you a great basketball player. In fact, he struggles with his coordination, his shooting is off, and he feels clumsy every time he runs down the court. Frustrated by his own awkwardness and the heavy weight of everyone's expectations, Johnny realizes he has a lot of hard work ahead of him. If he wants to truly help his team and earn his spot on the roster, he cannot just rely on his height. He has to practice harder than ever to master the fundamental skills of the game.