The Cross-Ice Hockey Controversy
Original story posted here. There is anger in the centre of the hockey universe. What is causing discord in Toronto’s hockey community? Kids hockey, of course. Organizations across the country, including Toronto, have been mandated by Hockey Canada to implement half or cross-ice hockey for children playing in younger age groups. Hockey Canada says that […]
Give Your Child the Freedom of Choice!
Early specialization in youth hockey has become far too common these days. Children are missing out on the opportunity to try and play other sports because they are staying in the rink all year-round. Yes hockey is the greatest sport out there, but children need to be given the freedom to try and learn new […]
#HockeyForHumboldt
The #HockeyForHumboldt Tournament took place yesterday at the Bell Sensplex in Ottawa and was a fun way to continually support the victims of the tragedy in Humboldt. The tournament was 4-on-4 format with teams and players simply out there to have fun and help out the families going through this difficult time. By including a […]
Outfit Your Team with Keener Jerseys!
Keener Jerseys continues to be a top-tier customized jersey provider and their level of customer service is unmatched. We spoke with Erin James, who completed a transaction with Keener Jerseys, to get a sense of how it played out with Keener! Check them out today! How did you discover Keener Jerseys? Our contact at iPlayHockey […]
Ottawa Jr. Senators – Road to Chilliwack
After a dominant 10-1 effort in the Fred Page Cup Final, the Ottawa Jr. Senators are Chilliwack bound to skate in the RBC Cup National Junior A Championship. iPlayHockey had the opportunity to discuss the Fred Page Cup and the Jr. Senators preparational efforts for the RBC Cup with Head Coach Martin Dagenais! Best of […]
Girls Fun Day Offers Intro to Hockey
Original story posted here, including a video. Hockey, fun and smiles were the theme Wednesday night at Total Ice Training Centre as 26 girls from Williams Lake banded together to try out the sport for the annual Esso Girls Fun Day. “We maxed out [with registration],” said Williams Lake Minor Hockey female co-ordinator Jen Loewen. […]
The Ottawa Jr. Senators are Champions!
The Fred Page Cup was successful and entertaining yet again this year. With the tournament being held in Ottawa this year and hosted by the Ottawa Jr. Senators, iPlayHockey had the chance to attend and was blown away by the level of competition. Every single game was close and a battle for the full 60 […]
April Team of the Month – Brockville Angels!
Congratulations to our Team of the Month winner for April – the Brockville Angels! The Brockville Girls Hockey Association’s Atom House Angels – with five girls brand new to hockey, every single girl reached new accomplishments every practice and every game. Giving their all, never giving up, not letting anything stand in their way, They encourage each […]
The Fred Page Cup
The Fred Page Cup is now less than a week away and iPlayHockey cannot wait. As a sponsor of the event, we’re thrilled to be a part of Canadian’s top junior hockey competition. Expect full coverage of the event on our Twitter throughout the week. The information seen below is from the Fred Page Cup website. […]
“Beer League” Hockey for Kids
Less-structured action for kids resembling the way that adults enjoy the game in recreational leagues across Canada is an interesting idea – giving them the chance to relax on the rules and just enjoy the game we all love. It’s this exact concept that is getting quite a bit of traction in Surrey. Full story […]
Drills for Skills – Two Man Regroup!
Over the past few months, iPlayHockey has been developing our “Drills for Skills” series – a series of videos bringing our Drill Vault to life to enhance your coaching and practice experience. We are planning for a full launch of our new Drill Vault in the fall which could also include a whole new set of […]
Hockey Pool Champions!
The National Hockey League (NHL) regular season has come to a close and with that, the iPlayHockey Hockey Pool champions are set to be crowned. Congratulations to our first place winner and the recipient of a $500 gift certificate to Sport Chek – “carl4040”! Carl’s team was led by the NHL’s top scorers Connor McDavid, […]