How to make a hockey player
Recently we caught up with some new hockey players in the Discover Hockey spring program in Calgary.
What does it feel like to score your very first goal?
Growing up, Jas never had the opportunity to play hockey, by nature not a competitive person she was not even a hockey fan though occasionally she’d watch the Canucks game on TV and Team Canada during the Olympics. Being shy and reserved, she did not like putting herself out there, all that changed one day […]
Discovering More Than Hockey
The NCHL has almost 300 teams, in 4 different cities across western Canada. That’s a lot of teams, playing a lot of games, and scoring a lot of goals! But in Edmonton, there is one team with a special goal in mind. 21 Puck Street is a newly formed team from the Edmonton Discover Hockey program […]
Do You Want To Learn How To Play Ice Hockey For Free!?
How many times have you watched hockey players flying around the ice and wished that you knew how to play? Many people think that it is too late to learn how, but that is not the case! Now is the perfect opportunity to try it out for FREE! You don’t need any prior experience, equipment […]
Player Profile: Haitham Fath
Haitham is one of the current Discover Hockey players learning to play the game he loves. He is halfway through the program, so we sat down with him to see how he is doing and how it has met his expectations. DH: So Haitham, how did you fall in love with the game of hockey? […]
Player Profile: Christine Kovacs
Christine has always been a polo player but recently decided to trade in her horse for a stick and some skates, and she’s never been happier! This week’s Player Profile explores more into Christine’s transition of learning a brand new sport, and what keeps her motivated on the ice. DH: So Christine – start from the […]
Player Profile: Dexter Sawler
Some would call him the heart and soul of the Grey Team – a leader on and off the ice. But for his biggest fans, they just call him Dexter. Let’s take a closer look at one of the newest up and coming stars that the NCHL has seen in recent years. DH: So Dexter, […]
Player Profile: Kris McBurney
This week’s Player Profile is on Kris McBurney from Edmonton, Alberta. Lucky for him though, he is not an Oilers fan, thank god! Kris – who just turned 41 – started playing hockey recently and now plays 3-5 times a week. Find out more about how he became a full time hockey player in just […]
Player Profile: Julie Jeffrey
A true B.C. girl, Julie Jeffrey is one of the up and coming stars on the West Coast joining the Discover Hockey program this upcoming spring. We sat down with her to find out more about how she got into hockey and what her hopes are for the season. DH: So Julie, did you grow […]
New Players Find Their Stride In The Discover Hockey Program
12 weeks ago most of these guys and girls had never played hockey in their lives. Now they are a real team and look awesome out there! Congrats to Team Orange and Team Maroon! If you want to find out more, check out The Discover Hockey Program. Way to go!