hockey
How Do We Eliminate Racism In Hockey?
Racism has been a part of their lives for as long as they can remember, but enough is enough. The Sukumaran family is advocating for change. They are bringing a solution to the table that will protect, players, coaches and the referees in the game that can unite and divide this country: HOCKEY. You can
You Have To Fail To Learn
I recently saw a post on social media that said “why do hockey tryouts have to be so unfair?” and the conversation that followed is what inspired this week’s Monday Motivation rant. Here’s the thing: The way that we learn, is that we fail. Failure = a lesson. Related: What My Son’s Hockey Coaches Taught Me
Coaches Are Human And Kids Just Want To Play
There are two reasons why we get our kids into sports: Physical fitness and mental health. Recently, at my son’s hockey game, a couple of kids got kicked after an altercation and after the game, things were heated. In this video, The Stallion and I talk about the culture behind hockey and how parents react
Montreal Canadiens Alumni Roster Announced For Game in Peterborough!
It promises to be a fun and exciting night of hockey! The Montreal Canadiens Alumni are coming to the Peterborough Memorial Centre, Friday November 10th, for a fundraising game for the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation. The Alumni team will face off against the Peterborough Quacks. Tickets are on sale now and available through the
Lakefield Hockey Registration Is Open (And It’s Discounted!)
My son LOVES being a Lakefield Chief. Registration is OPEN for the 2016/2017 season and there is a discount! This information was sent to me by the LDMHA. “I think people enjoy playing hockey in Lakefield because even though it’s a local league, it feels like rep hockey because we travel to other towns. Because
What My Son’s Hockey Coaches Taught Me About Parenting
My 10 year old son was throwing a fit on the hockey rink. He was banging his stick on the ice. He was furious. The other team had scored while he was on his defensive shift. The Mom in me was nauseous. This was, in my opinion, a major regression of behaviour I thought we
Face Off Against Dementia
Hey everyone in and around Peterborough, ON, I just made plans for your Thursday night!! You’re gonna watch a Face Off Against Dementia!! The Alzheimer Society of Peterborough Kawartha Lakes Northumberland and Haliburton is hosting a super cool and easy fundraiser! You buy discounted tickets ($4 off) to Thursday’s Petes Game against the Oshawa Generals!
Crouching Mother, Hidden Fan. The Benefit of NOT Being There for our Kids
My boy, my second born. Burdened with anxiety, burdened with fear of the unknown. “Ya, ya” says every parent, “My kid’s anxious too, just throw him out there he’ll be fine.” Yes I’m sure your kid is anxious. Most kids are. Most adults are for petes sake. Our world breeds anxiety. But Giorgio, well