Richard Schroeppel

Imagine being so good at your favorite sport that someone forces you to play for their team! Thirteen-year-old Steve Crandall is a star center on the ice, known for his lightning-fast speed and incredible scoring ability. But his talent attracts the wrong kind of attention. In a terrifying twist, Steve is suddenly abducted by a mysterious and obsessed fan. Taken far from home, Steve is forced to join a secret, highly competitive professional junior hockey team. Trapped in a strange new world with no easy way out, he quickly realizes that the stakes are higher than a simple championship trophy. He isn't just playing to win anymore—he is playing to survive. Can Steve use his sharp hockey instincts and quick thinking to outsmart his captors and find a way back to his real life? Strap on your helmet for a heart-pounding sports thriller that will keep you guessing until the final buzzer.