Ethical Decision Making

Hockey has been a huge part of your life for as long as you can remember. The early mornings, the road trips, the practices, and the...

In youth sports today, the pressure to specialize early is higher than ever. Many young hockey players are urged—sometimes by their...

In 2011, the Owen Sound Attack made history by capturing their first-ever Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Championship, securing the J. Ross...

Hockey is more than just the excitement of a game or the rush of victory. It is a rich tapestry of community, values, and personal...

It was my last year of minor hockey. You know that time—when you’re not quite an adult but definitely no longer a kid. Hormones...

There’s a long list of things you might expect to happen during a hockey game—too many men penalties, line brawls, maybe even a fire...

When I was 17 years old, I made a decision I’ve spent years trying to make sense of—and, sometimes, wishing I could get in a time machine...

There are moments in life that never leave you. Not because they’re glorious or triumphant—but because they hit you like a punch to the...

I started writing this article in February 2025. In March 2025, an underdog in the League I've been involved in for 13 years beat a very...

This past weekend, standing up in the stands rather than in my usual spot alone down on the glass in the corner (partly to sit with my...

This is a story I’ve told countless times, and while I can laugh about it now with friends and colleagues, it still speaks volumes about...

Introduction Hockey coaches face ethical dilemmas constantly—whether it’s deciding how to handle ice time, managing conflicts with...

Since its debut in 2016, Letterkenny  has become a cult favorite among hockey players and fans alike. What started as a small Canadian...

In hockey coaching, philosophical differences are inevitable. As a coach, you might have a vision for player development, team structure,...

In junior and professional hockey, trades are an inevitable part of the game. Whether it's about improving team chemistry, filling a...

In the fast-paced, high-pressure world of hockey coaching, disagreements are inevitable. Whether you're an assistant coach questioning...

One of the hardest parts of being a hockey coach is delivering bad news—especially to a player who has put in the effort, showed up with...

For hockey players, coaches, and parents, the world of Junior hockey can often feel like an ever-evolving puzzle, with multiple moving...

I’ll never forget the day an opposing team’s coach hurled a personal insult at me—calling me a “lying cheat, just like [my] old man.”...

One of the most damaging mindsets in hockey today is the phrase: “It’s only AA,” “They just play B,” or “It’s only house league.”  These...