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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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“Yes, I can, I CAN do this!” [Lori’s Hockey Leap of Faith]

By: jdavidson On: October 31, 2017 , No Comments
“Yes, I can, I CAN do this!” [Lori’s Hockey Leap of Faith]

“Yes, I can, I CAN do this!” [Lori’s Hockey Leap of Faith]

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Lori grew up in rural Alberta working the farm as most kids do. She loved watching the Oilers in the 80’s and decided to play hockey in high school. She loved it, but as life often gets in the way, she found it difficult to find time to play in her 20’s and onwards. When […]
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“You Are Never Too Old To Try!” [Ron’s Story Of Perseverance]

By: jdavidson On: October 24, 2017 , , 1 Comment
“You Are Never Too Old To Try!” [Ron’s Story Of Perseverance]

“You Are Never Too Old To Try!” [Ron’s Story Of Perseverance]

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Ron grew up watching his Bruins play on Hockey Night In Canada and playing on the outdoor rink whenever he could. He went years without touching the ice, and in 2011 at 61 years of age, Ron was diagnosed with cancer. He battled through and beat the disease, but found that his body was a […]
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