Minor Hockey Moments

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

City road hockey gets complex

The ice is out at most arenas and minor hockey has given way to road hockey season. Except maybe in places where there's an unreasonable ban or bureaucratic permit applications - like here.
My son spent the weekend playing in a four-on-four road hockey tournament in downtown London and while games rarely break out on our cul-de-sac anymore, it's a sign of the neighbourhood growing older, not a lack of interest.
Road hockey is as Canadian as maple syrup - and a lot cheaper than minor hockey. It should be encouraged on quiet residential streets everywhere.

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Hockey earmuffs

Think pro hockey is G-rated for kids? Think again.
The language is R, even for gentle teams like
the Philadelphia Flyers. Check out the protective dad
and child in his hero's jersey.