Same old, Same old This article just reaffirms the truth that hockey parents can be intense. But, it provides some useful points we all need to consider at the rink.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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?
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"
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
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.
