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Calgary Free Beginner Skating Lesson – A Great Success on and off the ice!

By: jdavidson On: February 27, 2018 , No Comments
Calgary Free Beginner Skating Lesson – A Great Success on and off the ice!

Calgary Free Beginner Skating Lesson – A Great Success on and off the ice!

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It was the perfect hockey weather. Not too cold and definitely not too warm. This past weekend we held a free skating lesson at the beautiful Bowness Park in Calgary. Suffice to say everyone was a little nervous at first, getting on the outdoor rink can feel daunting. But as Carson guided the program participants into […]
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Learning to play hockey as an adult – a life changer!

By: jdavidson On: January 03, 2018 , , No Comments
Learning to play hockey as an adult – a life changer!

Learning to play hockey as an adult – a life changer!

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In this edition of notes from the trenches (or in our case from the bench) we caught up with Rob Kanty of Edmonton to discuss his recent experience of taking the Discover Hockey program. Every week we feature someone’s hockey story because it is fun to find out how and why someone decides to jump […]
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The Best 2018 Resolution: Discover Hockey

By: jdavidson On: January 02, 2018 , No Comments
The Best 2018 Resolution: Discover Hockey

The Best 2018 Resolution: Discover Hockey

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2017 has come and gone, and with a new year comes changes, and new resolutions. One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight, and the best way to lose weight is to play hockey! If you’re looking to shed some of those pounds you gained over the winter break, then why […]
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Passion for hockey drives Bonnyville man 5 hours each week, to Edmonton

By: jdavidson On: December 19, 2017 , , No Comments
Passion for hockey drives Bonnyville man 5 hours each week, to Edmonton

Passion for hockey drives Bonnyville man 5 hours each week, to Edmonton

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Today Curtis Tetreau lives in Bonnyville, Alberta but he grew up in Sherwood Park, where he did a lot of skating on the outdoor pond many a winter as a kid. Those were the days, crisp air hitting his face, hard ice under his feet, cutting left and right – he always wanted to learn […]
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Battling On And Off The Ice – Shawn’s Story of Taking Depression Head On With a Little Help from Hockey

By: jdavidson On: December 11, 2017 , , 1 Comment
Battling On And Off The Ice – Shawn’s Story of Taking Depression Head On With a Little Help from Hockey

Battling On And Off The Ice – Shawn’s Story of Taking Depression Head On With a Little Help from Hockey

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Shawn Labelle grew up in Orillia, Ontario where he played all kinds of team sports, unfortunately ice hockey was not in the cards back then, his family could not afford it and being small did not play well with hockey. Years later, Shawn’s career took him and his family to Calgary where time was seemingly […]
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“I felt weird, being a Canadian who no longer knew how to skate” – Mike learns to play hockey again

By: jdavidson On: December 05, 2017 , No Comments
“I felt weird, being a Canadian who no longer knew how to skate” – Mike learns to play hockey again

“I felt weird, being a Canadian who no longer knew how to skate” – Mike learns to play hockey again

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Mike Goulet grew up in Sherwood Park, Alberta, just outside of Edmonton. He played a little hockey but when it came to decide where to focus his efforts and energies, he chose to play soccer over hockey. Years later as an adult, Mike had this weird feeling: he was a Canadian that no longer knew […]
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The Calgary Learn To Skate Was A Blast!

By: jdavidson On: November 28, 2017 , No Comments
The Calgary Learn To Skate Was A Blast!

The Calgary Learn To Skate Was A Blast!

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The Calgary Learn To Skate this weekend was awesome! The players had so much fun, and even though there were some falls, they still had a great time and many are excited to sign up for the Discover Hockey sessions starting this January! Disappointed that you missed out? We will be holding similar events in […]
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