{"title":"Scott Powers","description":"\u003cp\u003eScott Powers offers a captivating journey into the world of sports, blending insightful analysis with compelling storytelling. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eMarin Hossa\u003c\/em\u003e, explore the lives and careers of remarkable athletes, giving readers an engaging look at the passion and dedication behind their success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of sports literature will appreciate Powers' ability to capture both the thrill of competition and the personal challenges faced by players. His books provide a thoughtful perspective on the game, ideal for anyone interested in the human stories within sport.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"marin-hossa-by-marian-hossa-9781637274545","title":"Marin Hossa","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Stanley Cup champion and modern legend of the game, in his own words.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarin Hossa\u003c\/em\u003e's life is a lesson in the value of determination and perseverance. Born into a hockey family that included his father, a former player and coach of the Slovakian national team, Marin and his brother, Marcel, quickly fell in love with the sport. Before long, they began to display the level of skill that could lead to a professional career. However, the odds of reaching the NHL from Trenn, a town of 50,000 people nestled among the mountains of Slovakia, remained long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetermined to follow their dreams, the Hossas persevered and were each eventually drafted in the first round. After some outstanding years in Ottawa and Atlanta, Marin moved on to Pittsburgh in 2008, where he helped lead the Penguins to the Stanley Cup Final against Detroit, a series his team lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrioritising winning over dollars, Hossa signed with the Red Wings the following season, where he again reached the Final only to find heartbreak again, improbably against the team he had just left, the Penguins. It seemed that perhaps he would never raise Lord Stanley's Cup above his head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut Hossa persevered, refusing to give in. In 2009, he signed with the Chicago Blackhawks, and played a key role in the team's dynastic run in the following decade, winning championships in 2010, 2013, and 2015. Then, yet another obstacle appeared in his path: an unusual and debilitating skin condition that compelled him to retire years before he'd planned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this inspiring and entertaining autobiography, Hossa brings readers inside the dressing room, onto the celebratory team plane, and alongside one of hockey's greatest stars as he makes the biggest decisions of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso featuring photos from Hossa's personal collection, this is an essential read for all hockey fans.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596885737708,"sku":"9781637274545","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/37790911ab4d8d837d27feab4a9bb1d6.jpg?v=1777955574"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/scott-powers.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}