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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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