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What makes a good sports parent?
Being a Godly parent is probably the best answer to this question, but this article mentions some other helpful things to keep in mind as we parent our children in sports. We especially like tip #8!
Inside the life of an NHL Journeyman
Michael Leighton has owned 14 addresses througout his 16 year career. That's a lot of moving and brings many different challenges most fans don't even see.
The goal of the game is to score a goal
Hopefully....this helps!
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What does an NHL player train like?
A nice video looking at the ins and outs of off season training from a few NHL players. You can have all the tools and resources, but you can't replace hard work.
Great initiative to help hockey players after the lights don't shine so bright
Hockey careers don't last very long and sometimes the transition to other parts of life can be difficult. Nice to see things being done to help out players away from the game.
The future of hockey
Like it or not, technology is invading the game of hockey. The Toronto Maple Leafs are on the cutting edge of this new movement to "datafy" the game.
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Display of Faith
A women's goalie at the University of Bemidji in Minnesota shows us she is not afraid to put her faith out there. You gotta love goalie masks with verses on them!
I want that Stick!!!
Hilarious video of some Ranger fans battling for a coveted goalie stick.....too bad no one ended up with this prize!
The Science of Skating
For you science experts out there, this video is a great introduction into the beauty and precision needed to skate.
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In 1958, Willie O'Ree Broke the Colour Barrier
Finally, in January of ‘58, I got the call. The Bruins had contacted the Aces. We want O’Ree. I was to meet the team in Montreal and play a full pair of games — a home-and-home against the Canadiens.
The First Caribbean Team in the IIHF
Congrats to Jamaica on becoming the first team from the Caribbean to be registered in the IIHF....Who would have thought?
Canada's Dominance is Waning
The percentage of NHL players born Canadian is dropping...is this is a sign of things to come?
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Today's around the rink theme seems to be playing hockey outdoors. Below are some interesting reads about a privelege of for a cold weather sport....pond hockey.
Hockey in the Mountains
Wouldn't we all like to do this? The in's and out's of a journey to play a game in the mountains of western Canada. Not as easy as you might think!
Pond Hockey Culture
A nice article about the joys of playing outdoors and some links to some other resources about outdoor hockey.
Hockey in Mongolia
This is a really cool article about a missionary who is starting hockey in Mongolia.
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The Intriguing History of the Horn
It has become a staple in many rinks across the world. But, where did it start? How did it become popular? This article should help answer those questions
The Defensive Struggle
For all the geeks out there who like thinking about the systems of hockey and how they affect the game. Very interesting read for in depth thinking on the game.
10 Reasons to Skip Travel Ball
This is a baseball article, but it reeks of the hockey world as well. Do you agree with this list of 10 things? Is travel hockey superior to rec hockey?
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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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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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USA vs Canada according to Obama
Funny McDonalds Commercial - Canadiens vs Bruins
The Great One vs Super Mario - Enjoy
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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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