Follow Maverick through adventures on and off the ice.
All proceeds support the Hockey for Kids Scholarship Program.
Follow Maverick through a series of adventures on and off the ice. From his first time lacing up skates to championship games and everything in between, Maverick learns about teamwork, perseverance, and what it really means to be part of a team.
The championship story that started it all. Maverick faces his biggest challenge yet.
Every hockey player starts somewhere. Maverick's very first lesson on the ice.
A story about sharing, teamwork, and learning that the best players make others better.
When new gear arrives, Maverick learns that it's not the jersey that makes the player.
Maverick's sister wants to play too — and shows that hockey is for everyone.
Games, puzzles, and activities inspired by Maverick's world.
Gina Usufzy is the founder of Jake Kielb's Hockey Foundation and the Las Vegas Ice Warriors Youth Hockey Organization. A mother of three and lifelong hockey enthusiast, she created the Maverick series to inspire young athletes and celebrate the values hockey teaches: discipline, teamwork, and never giving up.
Her work has been covered by KTVN Channel 2 Las Vegas and CBS42, and she continues to lead both organizations while raising three children in Las Vegas.
"Every kid who reads Maverick's story walks away knowing something true: it doesn't matter where you start. What matters is that you show up."
— Gina Usufzy
All proceeds from the sale of The Adventures of Maverick the Hockey Player support the Jake Kielb's Hockey Foundation Scholarship Fund — helping Las Vegas youth who need it most access the sport they love.
Find the full Maverick series on Amazon. Every purchase supports the Hockey for Kids Scholarship.
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