The Magic Hockey Skates is a 1991 children's book written by Allen Morgan and illustrated by Michael Martchenko. It concerns a boy who buys second-hand skates and discovers they give him three wishes. It was adapted into a 2013 holiday special released by CBC Kids, with guest appearances by Don Cherry, Claude Giroux, and Bob Cole. In 2014, the special's directors, Jason Boose and Sarah Mercey, won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Direction in an Animated Program or Series. Sprout bought the rights to it in 2016, after eOne had already sold rights to other nations such as Disney Channel and KiKA.
About The Magic Hockey Skates
A young hockey enthusiast is given skates that he was told were magical. After a few wishes and some unexpected occurrences come true, there's no way you can convince young Joey it's not magic.
Achievement of The Magic Hockey Skates
This short film was created to be a holiday special released by CBC Kids back in 2013. The film's directors Jason Boose and Sarah Mercey received the award for Best Direction in an Animated Program or Series during the 2014 Canadian Screen Awards.
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Latest information about The Magic Hockey Skates updated on July 28 2021.
