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Detroit – Justin Abdelkader, Red Wings power forward, Michigan State alum, family man, Muskegon native.
Now you can add the title of … author?
Sure enough, Abdelkader has delved into the publishing world, as his children’s book, “Shoot for the Goal: The Justin Abdelkader Story,” is now out and receiving praise for its message of perseverance.
“It’s about following your goals and dreams,” said Abdelkader, who wrote the book, with an assist from his wife Julie, and Mary Cindrich handling the illustrations. “It follows me growing up and pretty much everything that happened along the way, with all the obstacles I faced.