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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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  • Feb27Fri

    Stories From Around The Rink

    February 27, 2015

    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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  • 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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  • Jan8Fri

    Stories From Around The Rink

    January 8, 2016

    James Reimer: Some Facts and Information on this brother in Christ
    If you ever wanted to know a little bit more about a Christian goalie who plays for the Maple Leafs....this is a good & informative read.


    The next two articles are about parenting in sports. While not directly biblical in nature, they do provide some interesting points to think about.


    Three ways to disrupt your child's athletic future
    If you are find yourself excited at the potential of your child's athletic career, I invite you take an objective look within. And if you catch yourself doing any of the three following things, I can all but guarantee your child will not end up where you believe they will.

    Eight ways to be a great sport's parent

    Tip #8 is especially good. How often do parents just ENJOY watching their children play something they love??

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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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  • Nov6Fri

    Stories From Around The Rink

    November 6, 2015

    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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  • Oct23Fri

    Stories From Around The Rink

    October 23, 2015


    Shane Doan on his legacy, his style, and hockey playing future
    There are hockey players. There are Christians. Shane Doan has been showing us you don't have to be either / or. You can be both.

    Sports Lessons for Life
    This is a baseball piece, but the first half of the article has A LOT of good stuff about sports and our identity. Barry found his identity in something greater. A good read and valuable lesson for us hockey playing folk!

  • Oct9Fri

    Stories From Around The Rink

    October 9, 2015

    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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  • 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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