"Being a hockey player is about so much more than just hockey"
what they are saying about "The Girl That Played Hockey"
Matt Dumba - Arizona Coyotes (formerly MN Wild)
"The Girl Who Played Hockey is the story of determination, grit and character. Delaney never once quit on anything in her life even through the extraordinary adversity she faced in her hockey career.
I am proud to say that Delaney is also a friend of mine and has been since 2019. If you have any love for and connection to hockey or any other competitive sports you need to read her story. It is powerful and inspirational.”
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT "THE GIRL THAT PLAYED HOCKEY"
"I have covered Minnesota Prep sports for 19 years and in that time met some extraordinary young athletes. This true story of The Girl Who Played Hockey and the extreme adversity she overcame to achieve her goals and dreams is both amazing and inspiring. I recommend the book not only for hockey players but for all young athletes."
- Dav
"I have covered Minnesota Prep sports for 19 years and in that time met some extraordinary young athletes. This true story of The Girl Who Played Hockey and the extreme adversity she overcame to achieve her goals and dreams is both amazing and inspiring. I recommend the book not only for hockey players but for all young athletes."
- David LaVaque (Star Tribune sports reporter since 2004 and author of "Tourney Time")
"The Girl Who Played Hockey tells a true story that is about so much more than hockey and sports. - it's really about a young girl who promises she will never quit, and never does, even as she faces seemingly insurmountable physical and mental obstacles, including the knowledge of her own mortality. And not least, it's also very much abou
"The Girl Who Played Hockey tells a true story that is about so much more than hockey and sports. - it's really about a young girl who promises she will never quit, and never does, even as she faces seemingly insurmountable physical and mental obstacles, including the knowledge of her own mortality. And not least, it's also very much about the strength of family. I am very proud to have worked on this book , for it tells a powerful and inspirational story."
- Jeff Z. Klein (former hockey writer for the New York Times and author of "The Hockey Compendium" and "Messier")
"I began coaching Delaney, The Girl Who Played Hockey, when she was 12 years old. I could see from the very beginning that her drive and determination were off the charts. When I learned many years later of the physical and mental health issues she had to overcome, both as a hockey player and as a person, I was astonished and amazed. I t
"I began coaching Delaney, The Girl Who Played Hockey, when she was 12 years old. I could see from the very beginning that her drive and determination were off the charts. When I learned many years later of the physical and mental health issues she had to overcome, both as a hockey player and as a person, I was astonished and amazed. I think this book is a must read for parents of youth hockey players, both boys and girls."
- Winny Brodt - Brown (Minnesota girl's and women's hockey legend and icon):
What they are saying about "the girl that played Hockey"
"I read the entire book in one day - I couldn't put it down. I think anyone who is playing sports, or has a child in sports, should read it."
- Erin Haney (Duluth Hockey Mom) -
"The Girl Who Played Hockey is an emotional and beautiful story about a young girl's desire not only to live, but to succeed, and the complete love and support she received from her family during her beyond challenging journey. The book should be made into a movie."
- Tom Peart (Hall of Fame Hockey Coach and author of "A Vagabond Life - Tales From A Minnesota Hockey Coach):"
"Delaney Middlebrook, The Girl Who Played Hockey, was a no doubt inductee into the Minneapolis Hockey Hall of Fame, together with other Minneapolis hockey legends from more than 100 years. Read this book and you will know why. Minneapolis Hockey is proud to call her one of its own."
- Steve Jecha (Executive Director of the Minneapolis Hockey Hall of Fame)