sportsmanship

“Yes I Can” tournament: inspirational example of hockey spirit and sportsmanship puts pros to shame.

I’m sure it’s quite noticable that I’ve not had the same interest in hockey this year. Last year, I usually posted something about hockey on average about once per week during the season.

This year, it’s just not the same because the NHL lockout was disheartening. I still watch the… Continue reading

Stuart’s Learning and Playing Hockey the Right Way

Stuart smiling for Dad, holding the playoff and sportsmanship banners.

Instead of our kids looking at professional hockey players as role models, maybe it should be the other way around?

I’m so proud of my son, Stuart, and his hockey team, the Chilliwack Fivers. They have won the playoffs and… Continue reading

A Noble Game or A Bullying Shame?

Well, deep down I knew it was to good to be true – my hope that the Canucks would bring the Stanley Cup home.

But, I must say that I have been sick to my stomach several times throughout this series – and not because the Canucks were struggling at… Continue reading

Disappointment Abounds

It was so hard to watch tonight’s game #3 of the final series of the Stanley Cup. Both teams should be ashamed of themselves.

The cheap shots, ‘goon’ism, lip-smacking and outright fistfights were horrendous on both sides.

Whatever happened to professionalism and sportsmanship? What kind of lessons are being taught… Continue reading

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