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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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  • Apr7Tue

    Stories From Around The Rink

    April 7, 2015

    Faith in the game of Hockey
    While spirituality is on display in other professional sports — with pitchers’ fingers pointing skyward, tattooed crosses adorning NBA arms, words of divine praise in postgame sideline interviews — that’s not the case in hockey. In the NHL, religion is mostly omitted from the conversation, God left unsaid.


    Follow up on above article
    This yahoo article follows up on the Boston Globe article above and provides a few other thoughts about faith being a part of the hockey culture.

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  • Feb27Fri

    Stories From Around The Rink

    February 27, 2015

    An Excellent Tribute to "Monty"
    Steve Montador died unexpectedly a few weeks ago. While we don't know the cause and we don't know "WHY", all we can do is remember how he touched those he left. This is a fitting article remembering "Monty"


    Rhett Warrener on Life After Hockey
    An honest interview with an ex NHL hockey player.


    God's Power
    In light of all the troubles and problems we face in this life, it's good to remember that God is ABLE to do what He wills. 

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  • Mar20Fri

    Stories From Around The Rink

    March 20, 2015

    A Hockey Hair Tradition
    In Minnesota, the high school tournament is all about the hockey hair. It's a tradition and an honor. The commentary in this little clip is also absolutely fantastic.


    Good Idea, Bad Idea
    While the intentions were noble, the implementation probably wasn't the best. Unless you like the retro look of these awesome mouth guards of course!


    Former NHL Player with Wise Advice
    Former NHLer Ray Ferraro offers some words of wisdom to hockey parents. A short article with some very good content for the hockey parent in today's world.



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  • Mar13Fri

    Stories From Around The Rink

    March 13, 2015

    A Labor of Love
    Being a hockey mom is not an easy task. This article shares the view point from a few Columbus players looking back on the sacrifices their mom's made so they could play the game they loved.


    Blackhawks in the Community
    The Chicago Blackhawks have been out in the community lately. Nice to see some of the guys taking the time to make someone's life a little better.

    Full Stories can be found here:
    Patrick Sharp helps 16 year old blind fan's dream come true
    Duncan Keith helping a young fan skate for the first time









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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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  • 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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  • Jul12Tue

    Stories From Around The Rink

    July 12, 2016

    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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  • Jun2Thu

    Stories From Around The Rink

    June 2, 2016

    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....
  • May26Thu

    Stories From Around The Rink

    May 26, 2016

    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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