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?
Is American Hockey Undergoing A Revolution? “You have to realize that the only thing Canadians are noted for really in the world is hockey,” he said. “There’s really no comparison. No country can touch us.”
Positional Versatility Will the ability to play all positions give you an advantage? Or, will it delay your progress in becoming the best in one position?
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.
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....
Perhaps one of the best contracts you can sign We all want to sign an #NHL contract at some point, but this might be far more important. Do you think a social media contract is a good idea?
What will happens when hockey careers end.... BJ Crombeen urges all those young & old hockey players out there to think beyond the present moment. We think there is some truth for all of life in this piece.
Here come the Americans This year's draft was a banner year for the Americans. Five players (yes, FIVE) were drafted in the first from the same youth hockey team in St. Louis.
The Illustrated Guide to the Stanley Cup This great infographic seeks to show us why the Stanley Cup is one of, if not the greatest, sports trophy in all the world.
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.
