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  • Mar15Tue

    Stories From Around The Rink

    March 15, 2016

    USA vs Canada according to Obama




    Funny McDonalds Commercial - Canadiens vs Bruins




    The Great One vs Super Mario - Enjoy

  • 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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  • Nov5Wed

    Stories From Around the Rink

    November 5, 2014


    The Travis Hamonic (New York Islanders) story on E60
    A sad story about a young hockey player who lost his father early in his life and who is now trying to use his story to help others facing the same challenges.


    The ideal hockey parent and coach
    While not a complete list, this short write up gives a few good examples of what each should look like

    Eight Oddities of the early NHL Draft
    If you like hockey history, this is a good read. Our favorite probably is number 8…. “When teams got bored, they drafted made up players from Japan.” Click the link to read about the other strange things from the early draft days.

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  • Feb23Tue

    Stories From Around The Rink

    February 23, 2016

    Scott Darling and One Kind Act
    A challenging story for all of us. How can display the kindness of Christ to those around you?


    Provoking Your Children to Anger
    What are some ways we can mess up Ephesians 6:4? This list is a great starting point and worth consideration for those of us who are parents.


    The Riverton Rifle
    A nice story about the life of Reggie Leach...."His post-hockey life has brought something more – sobriety, clarity, sense of purpose, and a renewed family closeness."

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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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  • Jan23Fri

    Stories From Around the Rink

    January 23, 2015

    Do you think cross-ice hockey is better?
    Many coaches are starting to see the benefits of cross-ice hockey for younger kids. Are you on board or do you disagree?


    Hockey Rink History
    A fascinating look at the history of the NHL rink. It's quite a drastic change!


    Is player conduct getting worse or better?
    This article claims that sportsmanship is getting worse. Do you agree?
    It ends by asking, "Do you have good sportsmanship?" Well, do ya?

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  • Feb11Thu

    Stories From Around The Rink

    February 11, 2016

    A Boy Stands Alone
    A young peewee player shows us all what true sportsmanship is like. Bravo young man. Bravo.


    The Life of a Junior Chaplain
    Nolan LaCoste is making a difference in the lives of hockey players on and off the ice.


    Malkin & Go Pro
    What more needs to be said????




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  • Apr28Thu

    Stories From Around The Rink

    April 28, 2016

    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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  • Apr22Fri

    Stories From Around The Rink

    April 22, 2016

    The early life of Jonathan Toews
    We don't often get to see how NHL players are shaped by the past, but this article is an interesting look at one of the best captain's in the game.


    Pietrangelo opens up about his life with cancer patients
    A reminder that there is more to life than what we see on TV


    Detroit Red Wings Playoff Stats
    A statistical look at just how special the Red Wings streak really is.

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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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