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A few weeks ago, I posted a link on our Facebook page to a John Buccigross article that helps new (and existing) hockey parents understand what to do, and what not to do, so that everyone enjoys the youth hockey experience. Essentially, it gave some simple reminders to avoid becoming “that parent”. Shortly thereafter, [...] I still remember sitting at my computer and writing that email. It was August 11, 2008, and I had just signed up for the Yahoo Backyard Rink group. I introduced myself. Hi all, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Joe, I’m 28, and I live in southern NH. I’m married with a [...] I am very excited to share with you the first contribution from the newest member of Backyard-Hockey.com, Kevin Stow. Kevin is a former collegiate goalie who played his puck at Oswego State. These days he dons the pads in Chicago-area men’s leagues. He’s also a school teacher, a father of two boys, and a backyard [...] It has been said, likely by yours truly during a recent 3am twin feeding, that parenthood is one of the most difficult, most exhausting, most rewarding pursuits we can undertake. The difficulties are easy to identify and are everywhere you look — they manifest themselves on formula-stained suit jackets in line at Dunkin Donuts and [...] The Weather Channel, Al Roker, meteorology apps on our smart phones — forget them all. Out here in backyard rink country, we use one source to monitor the upcoming weather and plan our builds, fills, and skates: The Old Farmer’s Almanac. The Almanac, published first in 1792, is the resource for not only weather, but [...] |
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