The Third Period is a feature-length drama and a book set in the world of ice hockey from writer/director, and former Fox Sports Ohio reporter covering the Columbus Blue Jackets and NHL, Steph West (formerly Steph Greegor). The story follows aging hockey star Mike Olsky, who must battle his way back from injury to win big in the third period of his life.
West’s The Third Period novel wins gold
COLUMBUS — Author and screenwriter Steph West’s novel The Third Period was chosen as a gold medal winner Dec. 5 by the North American Book Awards in the Sports Fiction category. Books were selected across several categories for “…exceptional craft, originality, and excellence in writing, editing, and design…”.
You can read the full press release by clicking below.
“THIS IS REDEMPTION, SURVIVAL, AND PERSEVERANCE. WEST EFFORTLESSLY CREATES A PAGE-TURNING CRESCENDO, RELAYING A GRIPPING STORY OF TRIUMPH — BOTH IN HOCKEY AND IN LIFE.”
—Aaron Portzline, THE ATHLETIC
Former Columbus Blue Jacket and Philadelphia Flyer R.J. Umberger is one of the film’s hockey consultants, joining former Columbus Blue Jacket and NHL Journeyman Sean Pronger. Former Blue Jackets assistant coach Dan Hinote also contributed as a consultant and advisor. See what Hinote has to say about the film here.
Hear what Steph West has to say about the film here.
West created a proof of concept short film titled Olsky, an Emmy-nominated, festival-accepted 8-minute short that shows the brief moments after Mike Olsky must re-enter his life following a horrific accident. You can rent or buy Olsky here.
The Third Period earned second place to West’s Clean Break screenplay in the Women in Film and Video New England Sports Screenplay contest. Both screenplays were selected by veteran producer Gia Galligani. Interested development partners should reach out to creator and Producer Steph West at stephaniewestinc@gmail.com for more information.
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