The Outdoor Hockey Club – Part 1
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The idea for the Outdoor Hockey Club started as a way to stay healthy, active and challenge yourself. Randy Frykas, a freelance documentary filmmaker out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, wanted to find more ways to incorporate hockey into his busy life. The pandemic forced things to slow down, and the importance of staying active became […]
Mom’s Got Game Spotlight: Heather Strano
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This article is part of our series to support Sport information Resource Centre (SIRC)’s Moms Got Game campaign. Learn more about how to participate in this great initiative. Share your story for a chance to win great #MomsGotGame prizes. Heather’s Story My name is Heather and I’m a mom of 3 active girls aged 15, 13, and […]
Playoffs are the Best Time of Year
By Neil Becker Speaking as a die-hard hockey fan, there is nothing quite like that ultimate thrill of watching the Stanley Cup playoffs. The playoffs, which are a gruelling two-month marathon, tests player’s stamina, pain threshold, mental toughness, and overall hunger, as they battle approximately once every two nights in hopes of eventually earning that […]
Burt St. Amour Recognized with CARHA Hockey Achievement Award
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In South Porcupine, Ontario, Burt St. Amour is a well-known name and familiar face at the Carlo Cattarello Arena, known locally as ‘The Barn.’ Since 2008, he has been the administrator for the Barn Recreational League and Oldtimers Leagues and the arena manager for 40 years. The CARHA Hockey Achievement Award recognizes individuals who […]
Mom’s Got Game Spotlight: Amy Fraser
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This article is part of our series to support Sport information Resource Centre (SIRC)’s Moms Got Game campaign. Learn more about how to participate in this great initiative. Share your story for a chance to win great #MomsGotGame prizes. Amy’s Story (submitted by Emma Fraser) My mom doesn’t just have game, she plans, organizes, encourages and inspires […]
Mom’s Got Game
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CARHA Hockey is very excited to be partnering with Canada’s Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC) on their ‘Mom’s Got Game‘ initiative. Research shows that when mom participates in sport and physical activity, the whole family wins! Did you know”¦ When Moms are active, kids are active When Moms are active, girls are less likely to drop out […]
Athletic Mom’s Play a Vital Role
This article is part of our series to support Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC)’s Moms Got Game campaign. Learn more about how to participate in this great initiative. Share your story for a chance to win great #MomsGotGame prizes. By Neil Becker You can never underestimate the strong influence mothers with a sports background have on their children. A […]
Serena Williams and the Strength of Sports
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This article is part of our series to support Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC)’s Moms Got Game campaign. Learn more about how to participate in this great initiative. Share your story for a chance to win great #MomsGotGame prizes. Serena Williams is many things: a superstar, icon, entrepreneur, role model, fashion designer, Olympian, and philanthropist, to list just a […]
Experiencing Hockey Withdrawal
By Neil Becker September is a magical month full of endless possibilities and excitement for hockey fans. When the calendar turns to September, that’s when television sportscasters and daily newspapers from across Canada begin reporting on the start of training camps and what to expect for the upcoming NHL season. Growing up and well into […]
Walter Gretzky, A True Canadian Icon
By Neil Becker The world suffered a tremendous loss as Canada’s most beloved Hockey Dad, Walter Gretzky, recently passed away. Always wearing a wide smile and gifted with a great sense of humour, Walter, whose son is the NHL’s all-time leading scorer Wayne Gretzky, absolutely loved life. This beloved man, who was a proud Canadian, […]