Ice hockey is one of the fastest and toughest sports in the world and is the most popular team sport in Germany after soccer. Millions of fans in large arenas and in front of their television screens love the athleticism, intensity, and speed on the ice. Skating skills and sensitive puck control, combined with tough one-on-one battles and crashing body checks, make ice hockey so captivating. In addition to the sporting dynamics and complexity, the unique atmosphere, whether within the team or among the spectators, plays a significant role. Despite the mutual insults exchanged during the game and occasional fights on the ice, there is a strong sense of loyalty among the fans, and issues of violence like those seen in soccer are not a concern. TV commentator and expert Rick Goldmann, a former successful professional and national player himself, knows the highlights, backgrounds, and challenges of ice hockey like no one else. In his book, he reveals from an insider's perspective what makes this sport so fascinating and unique.