I have been playing amateur hockey for 45 years... from Youth hockey up to Jr. "B", and now still play in adult leagues. I have coached youth hockey for 10+ years and have been an "active student" of all aspects of learning, playing and coaching hockey for past 8 years. I offer not only some X`s & O`s about hockey but also some experience in practical, philosophical, spiritual and motivational aspects of playing and learning the game. My son is now 23 - and playing in College. He went through all the hurdles to get to Juniors and play there for 3 years. I am happy to share our experience during that journey.
Now in my 45th year involved with this awesome ever evolving sport! I am USA Hockey Certified as Intermediate Level Coach. I have a BA degree in Psychology with minor in business (Brock University), as well as a LLB (law degree) from Ottawa University. I have owned and run my family business for 20+ years now. I have co-parented 3 great kids!
Hockey is a great game! Really the only sport that brings players together for usually no less than 6 months ... giving everyone ample opportunity to get to know each other and build great friendships.
I am working on writing a book that will answer all types of questions that will enhance the enjoyment of playing this exciting sport.
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| john | 11/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks for the help. its greatly appreciated ..... |
| bud | 10/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great! |
| Lauren | 09/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Cheers for the quick reply, I will ..... |
| Alan | 07/27/09 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Martial, most of my research indicates ..... |
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Hi Marie, Great question! You may have a future star on your hands eh? It will be very important he gets a good foundation on the fundamentals for sure -- and the most important being skating!!!
Hi Hallie... To start out with hockey - you really don't need anything fancy or expensive. What you could look for is something light however, and there should be plenty to choose from in the "junior"
Hi Tom! you would think you could eh? - I searched their site a bit and could not find any "easy" contact method... However here is a link to a list of people you can maybe voice your concerns
Hi Tom... In my opinion, I certainly agree with you in that I DO NOT feel it is right! Unless the player insists on it to improve himself, knowing they CAN handle it... then maybe there could be an
Hi Corey... It should be the same as any other skate... I hear that they may take a couple bakings to get it right. Bake. Skate a few times. Bake again! here is a blog/discussion link that might

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