Personal Narrative Essay: Hall Vs. Tyler

and helped him attain one of the greatest achievements in hockey, being drafted 1st overall in the

When he was traded for multiple Los Angeles players in 1988, Canada was set into somewhat of an emotional earthquake. This shows how dedicated we are to supporting our home-grown players.

I am reading Blades of Glory by John Rosengren and I am on page 179. This book is about a hockey team from Canada. The name of the hockey team is the Fighters. The main character is named Blake. Blake is 16 years old and is the captain of his team. Blake is a very positive leader but he has serious family problems. Blake’s dad passed away when Blake was ten. Blake was extremely upset about his father’s death and Blake considered quitting hockey. Blake’s mom did not let Blake quit because she knew that Blake’s dad loved watching him play. Blake was elected captain of his high school hockey team. Blake was determined to be the greatest captain he could possibly be. The team is doing very well, and made it to the section championship game. Blake was injured, but he

“Either the big heavyweight guys like Brian McGrattan, or the smaller agitators. I would hate to see the unintended side effects of where hockey would go without fighting, without that threat of retribution. It’s a fast, violent game where we’re wearing weapons on our feet and essentially carrying a club. So while a two- or five- minute penalty is a bad thing, it’s not going to knock somebody off their path of destruction as much as somebody grabbing them and punching them in the face.” Guys in the NHL are literally paid just to go out there and either try to get under the stars of the other teams skin or just to go fight one of the other players to get the team all hyped up. Not having those guys in the NHL will just be like watching the World Junior teams play against each other. Or it could turn out to be total mayhem because players know if they hit the super star of the team real hard they aren’t going to have to fight anyone, so the stars of each team will automatically be targeted.

Midnight hockey is a reflective journey through the hockey season of an old-timer. He journey’s through the process of finding a team and optimal ice time, the struggles associated with injury and reluctance to strap on metal blades and drag himself down the ice. Exploring negative capability and the various reasons as to why he plays or why anyone plays, deciphering certain possibilities such as enjoying a second childhood, addiction to the zone, metaphorical place found only when in the right moment, because of the reptilian brain some players tend to just have, or simply the ego gratification when you blow by a skater and tuck the puck away top shelf. Bill Gaston, hockey vet and possibly ringer in the old-timers league, reflects on all

“There’s always something in the game you wish you would have done different. That’s why players improve, because they learn from what they did before. They might have been guessing before, but now they know.” – Gordie Howe. Gordie Howe didn’t have the best child hood but hockey for sure made up for the rough times. Since Gordie Howe’s retirement kids and former NHL players want to be the best they can be even though it’s hard.

He shoots he scores! The history of hockey has changed over time. There are many good players that wouldn't be as good if these changes wouldn't have changed.

I felt my heart racing as I imagined making the top team in the club. I knew right then and there that I was going to try out for the team as soon as I discussed it with my parents. After my parents’ approval, I went to the first tryout with high expectations and aspirations. The tryout was going well at first; my skill was evident on the ice. I was making quick passes and skating hard. I will never forget the fateful pass that happened next. I remember the play in slow motion. I passed the puck through the center ice, a precarious move, but it was intercepted by the opposing team and as a result they scored a swift goal. Groans from the other players could be heard and my heart sank. That pass would determine my fate. After the tryout, I undressed slowly replaying the pass repeatedly in my head. Coach Ruben walked out of his office with the list of players who made the team in his hand. As he posted the list on the bulletin board, all the eager players ran over, examining the list of names. I stared at at the list for what seemed like an eternity searching for my name, but it was not there. I stifled my disappointment and followed my parents out to the car. To my ten year old self, my dreams were crushed and I assumed my hockey career was over before it even

I also think this user is right but it’s a little over the top. “Now that Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifan has been drafted into the league, people will begin shifting their focus more towards them. We aren't just talking about goals we are talking about shots, +/- avg., assists etc. For instance i am a carolina fan and everybody loves Justin Faulk some think he is one of the best in the league for D. However last night against the Red Wings he had a -3 +/- ratio, that leads me to believe that Hanifan who was drafted by the Canes is leading up to be a better player than Faulk. Hanifan who was +1 +/- ratio had an assist as the game progressed. Crosby who has been playing with many very good players in the NHL is still the best, his line is almost never scored on and they get more SOG (shots on goal) than all the other lines. Shots leads to dominating the game, dominating the games leads to smarter hockey and more enthusiastic players. Yes Crosby is the best in the game.” quotes a user from

Rhian Savage is working his way up the ranks of professional hockey, with the dream of making it to the NHL getting closer every day. He’s doing it alone—no family, no friends—and that’s the way he likes it. Then he arrives in New Brunswick, and meets the Moncton Ice Cats. Suddenly, he’s got friends—and even something that might be an honest-to-god crush.

Last time in this space, I talked with Barry Verbeski, a member of the 1964-65 Glace Bay Junior Miners of the Cape Breton Junior Hockey League. His team had rallied from a 4-1 deficit in games to tie the Sydney Cape Breton Post Bombers in the league championship series only to suffer a heartbreaking loss in the ninth and deciding contest -- a match Verbeski thinks could have gone either way.

Bennett Cohn, a sophomore at Quince Orchard High School, likes to have fun with his friends, and plays sports such as hockey and lacrosse. Cohn has practically been playing sports since he could walk: “I’ve been playing hockey for 9 years and lacrosse for 7 years.” Although Cohn describes himself as mellow and shy, he has, “a more upbeat personality once [he] is more comfortable around people.” As a hockey player, Cohn has achieved many goals. “I have several hockey accomplishments,” Cohn states, “I am the captain of my hockey team and we won a tournament to go play in Canada, and that’s only this year.” As much as Cohn enjoys playing hockey, he also loves watching it. Cohn’s favorite hockey team is the Washington Capitals simply because, “they’re

In “Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey Hey Goodbye,” Tim Bowling, an author, poet, and a fishing boat deckhand (Stewart et al 237), articulates how professional hockey has evolved over his lifetime. He laments how a game he was enamoured with no longer captures his complete attention and is not as relevant in his life as it once was. However, Bowling admits he still has a sheepish curiosity for the latest news and highlights (238), is still “mildly attracted” (239) to the game for its grace, beauty, and skill (239), and yearns for a Stanley Cup Final with two Canadian teams; most importantly a final with the Toronto Maple Leafs and the

Have you ever wondered what the oilers were like in their first season? And what's in the future for Connor McDavid?

To begin, this essay will examine the amount of Canada’s youth that participates in minor hockey. As it would be nearly impossible to accurately estimate the percentage of youth in Canada