Hockey = Respect

Many people have different views of the game of hockey. Hockey to me is synonymous with good values and respect. We as hockey players were always taught the team come first over the individual. Great life lesson to learn. Hockey is the best sport in the world. 20 guys working together for a common goal. Hockey is about extra effort. Hockey is about war and leaving everything to have to offer on the ice. You always can see someone's true character when things are going wrong or your team is on a losing streak. The complainers and the  people that are first to throw someone under the bus. It is easy being a good team-mate or coach or parent or fan when things are going well. Good people, good players are there for each other when things go bad. Hockey is a game of mistakes. I have never seen anyone play a perfect game. It is when a mistake is made that a true team-mate picks that player up and says "forget about it"." You have done 100 things right to your one thing wrong". Hockey is about brothers for life in good and bad. 20 players hearts beating as one. That is a true team and that is pure hockey.

 

Ok...there is my mission statement for the day. Let's talk Ice Dogs. The most important ingredient for a successful team is attitude and strong effort.The good news is the Ice Dogs have plenty of that. They come out to play every shift. I have yet to see them quit. I firmly believe that hard work never goes unrewarded. If the Ice Dogs continue to play hard the wins will come their way.