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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

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Jan19Tue

    Stories From Around The Rink

    January 19, 2016

    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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  • 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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  • Oct23Thu

    Stories From Around the Rink

    October 23, 2014

    Peyton Manning on being a Quiet Christian
    It's not hockey, but it has some great quotes and is a worthwhile read.


    What does a College Coach Look For?
    Some interesting thoughts and points from a college hockey coach on what he looks for in a player he is recruiting. Even has some guidance for parents!


    Some thoughts from Chico Resch
    Chico is a great friend to Hockey Ministries and also a thoughtful guy on anything related to hockey. Plus, some very funny stories from the life of an NHL broadcaster


    The Wayne Gretzky Poem
    For those that remember this great player....this is a fitting poem.
  • 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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  • Oct21Tue

    Stories From Around the Rink

    October 21, 2014

    A Girl in the NHL?
    Our friend Anne Schleper had the opportunity to skate with the Tampa Bay Lightning this past week. It was for the promotion of "girl's weekend" in hockey. So, don't get your hopes up if you were hoping to see her crack the lineup.


    Sticks in the air everyone
    Have you ever wondered why we raise our stick after we score a goal? Well, this short little article dives into some of the history of this long time tradition in hockey.


    The AirBlade Hockey Stick
    Speaking of sticks, take a look at this new stick design. We wonder if this will be a new standard or a passing fad?

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  • Nov20Fri

    Stories From Around The Rink

    November 20, 2015


    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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