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Tournament Trials – The Loss – Part 7

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Joe Cummings

So, after 5 games, the boys had won four and lost one. The last one. And we were in serious danger of missing the ferry. Worse, we still had a ceremony to get through. The boys lined up on the … Continue reading →

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Inside the Change Room

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Last post in the hockey blogathon… In Atom, for the first time, the moms are banned from being in the change rooms. Well, ‘banned’ may be too strong a word, so let’s say ‘discouraged’, instead. It’s partially because boys are … Continue reading →

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8 Reasons Minor Hockey Remains Superior to the NHL

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Joe Cummings

I still think that minor hockey remains vastly more entertaining than the NHL. Not only is it free (at least to sit in the stands), but as I mentioned in early posts – here and here – it’s just plain … Continue reading →

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My Big Mistake – A Hockey Cautionary Tale

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Joe Cummings

I’ve made plenty in my new life as a hockey-parent, but this one may be my biggest. I’ve signed up to be a volunteer for The Youngest’s hockey team. Now, please understand that I’m not going to actually go on the … Continue reading →

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Step-dad Adventures – Dodging the Last Bullet

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Joe Cummings

I have a confession to make. It’s not something I’m proud of. Like eating the last cookie on a plate. Or paying money to see the Battleship movie. I managed to avoid volunteering for the last tourney. Hockey at this … Continue reading →

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Adventures With Kids – Hockey

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Joe Cummings

The Equipment It’s the first goalie camp of the year for the Youngest and I’m in a rush. I’ve spent the day talking to contractors, watching AC get installed into our house, and setting up more appointments to get quotes … Continue reading →

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Adventures With Kids – Hockey

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Hockey Season Starts Again Well, we’re just about to head off to our first hockey practice of the year. It’s H4, the last year when all this is still taken only kind-of seriously. Skates have been sharpened. The sweaty gear … Continue reading →

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Born to Be

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Born to Be Sometimes I wonder, are we born to be something? To do something? Was Einstein born to be a scientist? Was Gretzky born to be a hockey player? Was Carrot Top born to be an idiot? What got … Continue reading →

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Another 6 am Practice

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Do you believe in harbingers? You know, signs that the universe sends you that things are going to go pear-shaped, that you really should stay in bed, today? So, up at 4:30am. Sore from dental extractions. Got to the car … Continue reading →

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Why Minor Hockey is Like Way, Way Better Than the NHL

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Why Minor Hockey is Like Way, Way Better Than the NHL I’ve been fortunate to watch a few hockey games, now. One a professional league. One a bunch of little kids with Timbits on the back of their jerseys. And … Continue reading →

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