Tag Archives: Minor Hockey

2nd 5 Things I’m Doing Differently For Hockey This Year

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Joe Cummings

As this is my 3rd year, I’m changing things up a bit, you know, trying to evolve into a superior hockey-parent. It’s not easy, but what’s life without a little challenge? So, the first 5 were yesterday. Let us continue… … Continue reading →

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Hockey Blogathon

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Joe Cummings

So it’s time, again, to do a blogathon. 5 Posts. 5 days. Sort of like my writing group’s blog, 5 writers, 5 novels, 5 months. The topic… Hockey. Or more specifically, Langley minor hockey. Timbit hockey. McAtom hockey. So for … 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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10 More Reasons Minor Hockey is Better Than the NHL

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Joe Cummings

10 More Reasons Minor Hockey is better than the NHL 1) In the NHL, the goalie’s go-to move is the butterfly. It’s effective, efficient and so very boring. In minor hockey the go-to move looks like they’re falling on a … Continue reading →

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Goalie Parents

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Goalie Parents Does Loungo’s mom tense up every time someone takes a shot on her son? Does she cheer like a banshee on meth when he makes a save? I know in minor hockey, both those things can be true. … 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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