Charlie is a fan of the Detroit Red Wings, and his hero is the great Gordie Howe. Although he plays in his neighbourhood hockey league, Charlie is concerned that he doesn’t play as well as his teammates. Inspired by a book written by Howe, Charlie considers other ways to be involved in hockey. A chance meeting with broadcaster Foster Hewitt, famous for exclaiming “He Shoots! He Scores!,” convinces Charlie to try play-by-play announcing.