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Peyton Manning on being a Quiet Christian
It's not hockey, but it has some great quotes and is a worthwhile read.
What does a College Coach Look For?
Some interesting thoughts and points from a college hockey coach on what he looks for in a player he is recruiting. Even has some guidance for parents!
Some thoughts from Chico Resch
Chico is a great friend to Hockey Ministries and also a thoughtful guy on anything related to hockey. Plus, some very funny stories from the life of an NHL broadcaster
The Wayne Gretzky Poem
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A Girl in the NHL?
Our friend Anne Schleper had the opportunity to skate with the Tampa Bay Lightning this past week. It was for the promotion of "girl's weekend" in hockey. So, don't get your hopes up if you were hoping to see her crack the lineup.
Sticks in the air everyone
Have you ever wondered why we raise our stick after we score a goal? Well, this short little article dives into some of the history of this long time tradition in hockey.
The AirBlade Hockey Stick
Speaking of sticks, take a look at this new stick design. We wonder if this will be a new standard or a passing fad?
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The Life of an NHL Hockey Dad
The night before is the best. That’s when we do our stretching. My whole career, I’ve always done a little stretching routine before bed to keep things loose. So my boys picked up on this and they won’t let it go. Even if I get home after they’re already in bed, they’ll say, “Dad, we didn’t stretch!”....
Is Phil Kessel Really Who You Think He Is?
“Throughout your life and career, little moments shape your life. I am who I am because of what’s shaped my life,” he said....
Summer Training
Patrick is OK with a 12U player attending a summer hockey camp, as long as the focus is as much on fun as it is on training....
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Harvard study says hockey parents are the craziest
"The passion and love for hockey by parents and fans know no bounds and some will go to any length no matter what the perception or the cost."
Same old, Same old
This article just reaffirms the truth that hockey parents can be intense. But, it provides some useful points we all need to consider at the rink.
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Is American Hockey Undergoing A Revolution?
“You have to realize that the only thing Canadians are noted for really in the world is hockey,” he said. “There’s really no comparison. No country can touch us.”
Positional Versatility
Will the ability to play all positions give you an advantage? Or, will it delay your progress in becoming the best in one position?
To Fight or Not To Fight
That is the question....
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The challenge and strain of youth sports
This New York Times article looks at the strain parents face in youth sports. The demands on finances, emotions, and time are mounting. Many times these demands are absorbed with the dream that it will pay off in the end. But is this really true?
8 Lessons from Derek Jeter's Father
Yes, this is a baseball article, but many of the points made apply across any sport. While not necessarily biblical advice, it is still sound counsel for parents of young athletes
Some of the best action from the NHL Season so far
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The Right Team vs. The Best Team
"The best hockey players will be found, no matter where they are playing...."
More Than A Picture
A behind the scenes look at one of the greatest hockey pictures ever taken. There are a lot of things that had to happen just so for this picture to even exist.
The Accountability Problem in Youth Hockey
Is that what 9-year-old hockey is about: swearing, fighting, and the adults involved not only turning a blind eye to these situations, but actually encouraging them through their own poor behavior? Hockey is far too beautiful a game for that. Every sport is.
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What will happens when hockey careers end....
BJ Crombeen urges all those young & old hockey players out there to think beyond the present moment. We think there is some truth for all of life in this piece.
Here come the Americans
This year's draft was a banner year for the Americans. Five players (yes, FIVE) were drafted in the first from the same youth hockey team in St. Louis.
The Illustrated Guide to the Stanley Cup
This great infographic seeks to show us why the Stanley Cup is one of, if not the greatest, sports trophy in all the world.
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A Tribute to the Great Jean Beliveau
One of the greats! The hockey world will miss him.
Ryan Walter talks Faith and Hockey
“The other piece that’s big is joy. Just to have the joy that goes from it. The cool thing about the Christian faith is that it doesn’t stop in church. It builds into your life..."
Swedish Goalie Having Fun After The Game
Isn't this what hockey is supposed to be? Isn't it supposed to be a game? A game where one has fun? Somewhere we have lost sight of the fact that hockey is a game. Don't let it turn into a business, have fun!
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Gordie Howe Remembered
A brilliant monologue to one of the games early legends. Keith Olbermann remembers his time with Gordie Howe.
Top 5 Goals of the Year...so farWhat do you think of these goals? Are they top 5 worthy? Anyway you slice it, they are still fun to watch.
Are you “mom enough”?
This new (free) book from “desiring God” is great resource for one of the unsung heroes in the hockey world….THE HOCKEY MOM!
