BY MARK HUNTER KAMLOOPS DAILY NEWS SPORTS REPORTER It was about 4 o’clock Thursday morning, and Quinn Benjafield was tossing and turning in his bed. Finally, he grabbed his cell phone and sent a text message to his best friend, Tak Anholt, not expecting any sort of response. “He texted … Continue reading Read more »
Wanted for NHL, all hockey; Real Athletes
Red Deer AB – Today, more and more parents are enrolling their kids in hockey 10-12 months of the year, with the hope their children will become better players. But is it working? Brent Sutter says he feels that too much hockey, especially for young kids, will hinder them … Continue reading Read more »
The Role of a Sport Parent
Seattle WASH – The involvement of parents in the athletic experience of their children is a given. Without question, all parents should be part of this area of potential growth. But it is often a larger responsibility than realized. Their involvement affects their own child, the coach, the rest of … Continue reading Read more »
Anaheim Ducks Go Back To School
Richmond B.C. (Richmond Review) – As the National Hockey League lockout drags on, the number of players signing with teams in Europe is growing. Already, more than 150 NHLers are playing overseas. But opposite that are the just as many North American players who have opted to stick close to … Continue reading Read more »
Ducks Forward Andrew Cogliano Sharpens Skills
Vancouver B.C. – Skating Instructor Derek Popke works on-ice with Anaheim Ducks Forward Andrew Cogliano. Tweet Read more »
Anaheim Ducks Andrew Cogliano and Rod Pelley
Vancouver B.C. – Derek Popke and Yogi Svejkovsky demonstrate puck protection to Anaheim Ducks forwards Rod Pelley and Andrew Cogliano. Tweet Read more »
Stanley Cup Champion Willie Mitchell
Vancouver B.C. – Ryan Pinder, voice of the the AHL Abbotsford Heat, talks with Stanley Cup winner Willie Mitchell after his skate with Vancouver Hockey School. Tweet Read more »
Manny Malhotra Visits Camp Students
Vancouver B.C. – Vancouver Canucks forward Manny Maholtra was the latest player to stop by and sign autographs for Vancouver Hockey School students. Manny participated in skating drills with skating coach Derek Popke. Tweet Read more »
Cup Winners Mitchell and Seabrook
Vancouver B.C. – Stanley Cup Winners Willie Mitchell and Brent Seabrook both took to the ice thursday with Derek Popke @derek_popke and Vancouver Hockey School (@vanhockeyschool). Mitchell and Seabrook took part in a combination of high paced skating and flow drills. Paired together, the two NHL veteran defenseman made crisp … Continue reading Read more »
Lance Bouma Visits Camp Students
Vancouver B.C. – Calgary Flames forward Lance Bouma was the latest NHL player to stop by and sign autographs for excited Vancouver Hockey School students. Tweet Read more »