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Nicknamed -Cyclone- for his breathtaking speed, Fred Taylor was hockey's first superstar. Though known for his squeaky clean game, Taylor was often caught up in the politics and turmoil of hockey's early professional years. Star Power is the story of one of Canada's greatest athletes and a game in transition.[Fry Reading Level - 4.8]

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<p>Fred Taylor, known in his hockey career as Cyclone Taylor, was the first hockey superstar, renowned for his stunningly fast skating and the leadership he provided. Taylor played hockey from 1898, when all hockey was amateur (thus unpaid) to 1922, working for different teams in Ontario, Manitoba and the U.S., among them the Ottawa Senators, the Renfrew Millionaires, and the Vancouver Millionaires. He was instrumental in Stanley Cup wins in 1909 and 1915 for these latter two teams. From a poor family, Taylor was careful to secure a federal government job while he worked in Ottawa, and he also worked in the Department of Immigration while in B.C. After his hockey career, he became commissioner of B.C. and the Yukon and was named a member of the Order of the British Empire and president of the Pacific Coast minor hockey league. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1947. Many trophies, rinks, cups and teams have been graced with his name. Taylor and his wife had five children and one of his grandsons, Mark Taylor, did play in the NHL.<p>This short, detailed book covers Taylor's hockey career, empahsizing his skating ability and the two successful Stanley Cup series in which he played a pivotal role for his teams. The author is careful to point out the differences in playing positions and rules that evolved during Taylor's career, not to mention the move to paying players to play professionally. Also intriguing fo the intended audience will be the idea that Taylor's games were never videotaped or broadcast, all of the reporting being undertaken by the press, somewhat inconsistently as it turns out. Black and white hpotos of Taylor in uniform bring the person to life while boxed information about the different hockey leagues, the Stanley Cup, and the development of teams and rules also punctuate the text.<p>The ten easy to read chapters pack in much information about this famous hockey star and will attract any middle school hockey player.<p>Joan Marshall - Resource Links - Vol. 13, No. 3 - February, 2008 -- Joan Marshall Resource Links - Vol. 13, No. 3

If your child is interested in hockey history, then <i>Star Power</i> is an ideal title. Even if you are an adult looking for a quick read on the legend of Cyclone Taylor then <i>Star Power</i> is a great pick up.

<p>Fred Taylor, known in his hockey career as Cyclone Taylor, was the first hockey superstar, renowned for his stunningly fast skating and the leadership he provided. Taylor played hockey from 1898, when all hockey was amateur (thus unpaid) to 1922, working for different teams in Ontario, Manitoba and the U.S., among them the Ottawa Senators, the Renfrew Millionaires, and the Vancouver Millionaires. He was instrumental in Stanley Cup wins in 1909 and 1915 for these latter two teams. From a poor family, Taylor was careful to secure a federal government job while he worked in Ottawa, and he also worked in the Department of Immigration while in B.C. After his hockey career, he became commissioner of B.C. and the Yukon and was named a member of the Order of the British Empire and president of the Pacific Coast minor hockey league. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1947. Many trophies, rinks, cups and teams have been graced with his name. Taylor and his wife had five childre

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ERIC ZWEIG has written about sports and sports history for many major publications, including the Toronto Star and the Globe and Mail. He has also been a writer/producer with CBC Radio Sports and TSN SportsRadio, and written several popular books about hockey for both adults and children. He lives in Owen Sound, Ontario, with his family.

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