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Don Cherry is Untouchable, Brian Burke is Unthinkable
If you watched Hockey Night in Canada Saturday, you likely have already forgot the score, and really, the hockey itself was unmemorable. One moment however stuck out for fans. It… Read more
London Lightning: More Than a Spark For Local Basketball
I hadn’t been to a basketball game in a while. It’s not because I don’t enjoy the game, but rather the fact I can’t stand the spectacle of the NBA…. Read more
When Safety Trumps Showmanship
We all love to see our favourite NHL players up close. In fact, some players, including Chatham’s own Ryan Jones, have in part built a name for themselves by the… Read more
You’re a Mean One Mr. Bettman
I wrote this two Christmas’ ago when Gary Bettman denied the move of the Pheonix Coyotes to Canada. Strangely, hockey came to Canada anyway this winter with the arrival of… Read more
Who will be the next Norwich Merchants?
I played Junior hockey. I played in parts of 7 seasons, from the time I was 14, until I was 21. Players were paid. It was common place. Everyone knew… Read more
My Sistine Chapel: Joe Louis Arena
Standing in the underbody of Joe Louis Arena, I was almost lost for words. I’ve stood in Notre Dame, the Sistine Chapel, and New Westminister Abbey, but none of them… Read more
What the Heck…the Leafs are Winning?
I hate the Toronto Maple Leafs. Of all hockey teams there are to watch on this planet, I really don’t know if I’d go to a Leafs game if you… Read more
Chatham-Kent Sports Questions to Ponder
Sit in any coffee shop, or walk into any arena in Chatham-Kent and you’re bound to hear conversation about our local athletes. It’s fun to talk, debate, and sometimes even… Read more
A Thanksgiving of Sports in Chatham-Kent
There are lots of things to be thankful for this Fall, sports likely falling well down the priority ladder, but we love sports. In Chatham-Kent, we have a lot to… Read more
Dear Arena DJ, Watch Your Language, The Kids Are Listening
Sitting in a local junior hockey arena this week, I heard a few “S-words” blare from the overhead speakers. ‘No biggy’ I thought, there weren’t too many fans in the stands… Read more
Hey Coach, Are You a Positive Role Model?
Nobody is perfect. We all slip up as coaches and athletes. We say something we don’t mean, that crosses a line, or we allow our demons to sneak through in… Read more
Tryouts and Training: For All the Aspiring Young Athletes Out There
How bad do you want it? It’s a simple question really. It’s tryout time for hockey players, young athletes heading to colleges and university, and even at the high school… Read more
The Economy of Sports in Chatham-Kent
Chatham-Kent Community Athletic Complix at TekSavvy Kent Cup – Photo by Ian Kennedy Sports will likely never become the leading source of jobs locally, but that doesn’t mean we should… Read more
Athletes Aren't Invincible
As a child, staring through the glass of an arena, or the cage at a fight, most kids believe the hulking men before them are invincible. These athletes take punches,… Read more
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