From award-winning author and former Gannett/USA Today and Fox Sports Ohio journalist Steph West comes her hockey drama The Third Period. West spent five seasons covering the Columbus Blue Jackets and the National Hockey League. In this gritty drama, Mike Olsky is an aging hockey star on the cusp of retirement with one last shot to win the ultimate prize in pro sports. But on a fateful November night, he suffers a knee injury that sends his life into a tailspin. As he battles his way back from injury and addiction, his family, teammates, and fans stand helplessly on the sidelines watching the once beloved hero skid out of control. Will he be able to to win big in the third period of his life? Or will his demons cost him everything—including his life? West is a lifelong sports fan. She played sports, coached sports, and covered sports. She's also bled a few times on the ball fields after her brother's pitches missed her catcher's glove. She believes there's nothing better than Football Friday Nights and die-hard fans who believe in miracles.