"A miraculous tale that shows the grit of ten boys who banded together against all odds."
Mike Nistler, St Cloud Times

"If you like sports, you'll love this book. If you like small-town stories, you'll love this book.
If you like and insight in what drives people, you'll love this book...(it's) as much about people as it is about sports."
Virg Foss, Grand Forks Herald

"River of Champions, a hockey must-read."
Minnesota Showcase Hockey

"Very interesting reading, reflects the culture and heritage of Minnesota."
Herb Brooks, U.S. Olympic Hockey Coach, 1980

"I kept thinking of River of Champions..."
Dylan Mills, Duluth East High School player, speaking of the 1996 state tournament game between Duluth and Apple Valley.
John Gilbert, Minneapolis Star-Tribune

"The images in the book are clear. The brutal cold in the dead of winter in the upper reach of Minnesota. A sense of purpose. Unflagging teamwork."
Sharon Raboin, Green Bay Press-Gazette

"Her book leaves a strong imprint, a pure shot on goal."
Bob Utecht, Let's Play Hockey

"Mary Halverson Schofield weaves her tale beautifully."
Virg Foss, Grand Forks Herald

"...both inspiring and entertaining. Visualization is vivid: the pain, frustration of athletes and desire to take a stand and see it through to a championship conclusion."
Tom Yelle, Anoka County Union

"Mary Schofield will take you back in those haunted northern ice arenas, those fragrant locker rooms, cold team buses and right to that remarkable '56 championship game."
Don Boxmeyer, St. Paul Pioneer Press

"A story of Minnesota courage and determination...the team members face unbelievable odds, and their game will be etched forever in the history books."
Paul Bergquist, Minnetonka Sun Current

"River of Champions inspires peewee team to explore state's hockey roots...does an admirable job of turning back the clock to the days of outdoor hockey."
Rich Leonard, Let's Play Hockey

"If you like hockey, you'll love 'River of Champions.'"
Steve Webb, Rochester Post-Bulletin

"...an interesting story, with fascinating details for anyone who's a hockey fan."
Mike Fermoyle, St. Paul Pioneer Press

"...details the background of players and teams of that era..."
John Gilbert * Roman Augustoviz, Minneapolis Star Tribune

"Mary Schofield scored a hat trick. I felt on intimate terms wither everyone on the team. It's a riveting store...a cross between 'Hoosiers' and 'Rocky'."
Virg Foss, Grand Forks Herald

"A story you'll find irresistible...you know the youngsters in this book."
Kevin Pates, Duluth News-Tribune