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  • Nov17Mon

    Stories From Around the Rink

    November 17, 2014

    14 Year Old Hockey Player Dies in Minnesota
    This is a sad, sad story. Let’s join in praying for this family and this hockey community...

    Russian Red Army
    For those history buffs out there, here is a great article about an upcoming documentary about Russian Red Army hockey. It is crazy to think about how much this style of play influenced the game today!


    NHL to Las Vegas?
    Whether you like it or not, it looks like the NHL is getting things ready for a move to Las Vegas. Is this a good or bad move?


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  • Mar31Tue

    Stories From Around The Rink

    March 31, 2015

    Carey Price on the verge of tears...almost.




    Patrick Kane at it again!



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  • Sep11Fri

    Stories From Around The Rink

    September 11, 2015

    When it's time, it's time...but until then fight
    This is an interesting article about the journey of Bryce Salvador after a really tough injury. A great look into the tensions of being a hockey player at the highest level.


    Quantity time vs. Quality time
    From a non christian perspective this article explains why more time with those who we love is still better than the excuse of quality time.


    The science of hockey - how to skate
    A very cool video about all the intricate things that happen in order to skate. God is a great Creator!!



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  • Jan8Fri

    Stories From Around The Rink

    January 8, 2016

    James Reimer: Some Facts and Information on this brother in Christ
    If you ever wanted to know a little bit more about a Christian goalie who plays for the Maple Leafs....this is a good & informative read.


    The next two articles are about parenting in sports. While not directly biblical in nature, they do provide some interesting points to think about.


    Three ways to disrupt your child's athletic future
    If you are find yourself excited at the potential of your child's athletic career, I invite you take an objective look within. And if you catch yourself doing any of the three following things, I can all but guarantee your child will not end up where you believe they will.

    Eight ways to be a great sport's parent

    Tip #8 is especially good. How often do parents just ENJOY watching their children play something they love??

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  • Jul14Tue

    Stories From Around The Rink

    July 14, 2015

    Life lessons from a true sports role model
    Marty St. Louis was a great hockey player and in this article you will see that he wasn't just a great hockey player.


    Are these really the 10 best shootout goals?




    Pretty cool little flip book!




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  • Aug5Wed

    Stories From Around The Rink

    August 5, 2015

    Jonathan Quick breaks down some Elite snipers
    Great article about a goalie's take of some of the games best offensive talent. If you ever wondered what squaring up against Crosby, Toews, Kane, Ovechkin, Getzlaf, and company is like....this is your article!

    Hockey vs. Autism
    Touching story about hockey's ability to bring a little hope.

    Building Athletes, not hockey players
    7 tips to building great athletes, not just hockey players. 

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  • Oct23Fri

    Stories From Around The Rink

    October 23, 2015


    Shane Doan on his legacy, his style, and hockey playing future
    There are hockey players. There are Christians. Shane Doan has been showing us you don't have to be either / or. You can be both.

    Sports Lessons for Life
    This is a baseball piece, but the first half of the article has A LOT of good stuff about sports and our identity. Barry found his identity in something greater. A good read and valuable lesson for us hockey playing folk!

  • May27Wed

    Stories From Around The Rink

    May 27, 2015

    Hockey Quebec wants to build Athletes
    This is a nice article on the important and growing movement for kids to stop specialization in hockey and increase activity across a broad spectrum of sports


    A List of 24 Tips for Teaching Young Hockey Players
    Not exhaustive, but a great list for any parent of a young athlete.


    3 Reasons to Avoid Hockey Specialization
    Another article on the benefits of playing multiple sports

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  • May6Wed

    Stories From Around The Rink

    May 6, 2015

    An honest look of a player facing the end of a career - Pascal Dupuis
    Pascal Dupuis opens up about the reality of what the end might look like and his most scary injury...


    The Magic Man, Pavel Datsyuk doing what he does




    Tyley Seguin and Jamie Been having some fun



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  • Jan16Fri

    Stories From Around the Rink

    January 16, 2015


    Crosby, Giroux, Miller and others play a little sledge hockey
    This is a nice little video on the power a game can have. It also shows what kind of people hockey players usually are...some of the best!




    J.P. Parise Tribute

    Zach Parise's dad lost his battle with cancer, but the Wild put together a nice tribute to a great dad and player.




    Kids literally paint the ice every shade of color

    Pretty cool story and some fun pictures of what happens when kids get to hold the paintbrush.

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