Field hockey

miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” has become a very well used quote in the hockey world, all because of one person who came up with it. This former Canadian professional hockey player was born up north in Brantford, Ontario. He was welcomed to the world by Walter and Phyllis Gretzky.(“Gretzky’s ” 1) Little did they know he would be a legend one day.This man is Wayne Gretzky. The roots of Wayne Gretzky’s hockey career may seem unusual but they helped him grow up to be the athlete he is…

Puck Luck It was a boring rainy day outside of the Rogers Arena on March 31st, but on the inside, it was anything else. As over 20 thousand fans were overwhelmed with excitement for my team playing in game seven of the finals for the 2031 Stanley Cup World Championship. However sadly my coach had chosen my goalie partner Braden Holtby to play in the game over me, but for some reason, I was still very nervous about our game against the Russian Rockets. Me and the rest of my team did team warm up…

Sports have always had an aspect of violence in them and everyone loves a good fight in hockey or a big crunching hit in football; plus, it’s sometimes the only reason people watch. Therefore, it would take too much away from big sports, such as hockey, if there was no violence. On top of that, the athletes would become less competitive in their sport and possibly have less of a competitive drive to play. Why is hockey such a well known sport? It is a well known sport because people not only…

about - playing ice hockey. A tough dilemma to tackle, whether I was going to give up hockey or find a different way to play hockey. The Seal rule was a motivation for me to aim for 100% instead of performing at 40% in hockey and in life. It is a reminder that each time I encountered an obstacle or challenge, I had to tell my brain anything is possible with dedication and effort. My dad introduced me to ice skating when I was 4 years old. I liked watching him play hockey and inspired…

Ice Hockey Review Throw your ice skates and shoulder pads in the bag to get prepared for this next slot game. Playtech’s Ice Hockey is a winter sport-themed slot that allows you to get in on the action of hockey without being one of 12 oversized men slamming and bashing into one another. So, take your chance to watch this sport from the side like, or rather, side reel. This thrill a minute 5-reel, 15-payline game pays in both directions, and is loaded with bonus action and includes spinners…

My First Day of Girls Iceless Hockey “I'm scared,”I told my mom. “It will be fine,”my mom said to me lovingly. It's my first day of girls iceless hockey. I am on the Blues. I am playing against the Kings in Grass Lake school. I am so scared I have butterflies in my stomach and they will burst out. Now it was time to start the game. My mom and dad sat in the uncomfortable bleachers. My team practiced and got to know each other. “Hi im…

Snowboarding, skiing, hockey, and ice skating are all pretty common here in Idaho. Although I haven’t gone snowboarding or skiing, I have heard from almost everybody that a trip to do either would not be a waste of time. I can imagine what it would be like and I can’t wait for…

Recently, the LA Clippers announced their star power forward, Blake Griffin, will be suspended 4 games without pay. This suspension is from his involvement in a scuffle with the Los Angeles assistant equipment manager Matias Testi in Toronto. Griffin will also be fined another game's pay for breaking his shooting hand. Griffin will lose $859,442 out of his salary, but will donate it to a charity that helps disadvantaged youth in Los Angeles. The incident happened at a Toronto restaurant, where…

Drake is not formally engaged in any recreation activities in this quarter, but he enjoys watching movies with staff at the house. Team members regularly attempt to engage Drake in recreational programs by suggesting activities to Drake, however, he has not availed of these opportunities. For example, the team member has invited Drake to see St john’s edge games but he did not show interest. Drake stated to staff that he will rather see a basketball game outside of the province. Drake still…

been many accounts of racism in sports and especially in hockey games. One such example is in a game where the washington capitals vs. the philadelphia flyers on February 18 2018. Smith-Pelly, who is black, was in the penalty box in the third period after a fight with Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy. The fans to the left of the penalty box started chanting basketball implying that Smith Pelly should be playing basketball instead of hockey because he was black. Smith Pelly in response to the…