The Struggle for Youth Sports
Scott Oakman knows that whenever Canada emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, his sport and others will be confronted with a new economic reality. The Executive Director of the Greater Toronto Hockey League, Canada’s largest and most powerful minor hockey league, says it can no longer pay lip service when it comes to actually making hockey more affordable. […]
Rollerblading as Practice
Given that it’s difficult or impossible for a lot of us to take to the ice right now in certain parts of Canada, rollerblading is a great way to practice your stride while staying in shape for the time that hockey does return. The stride on hockey skates and rollerblades are nearly identical, with really […]
Recommendations for Resuming Recreational Hockey
iPlayHockey has created a set of recommendations to be considered when it has been deemed safe to resume the sport of recreational hockey. Please click here for iPlayHockey’s recommendations for resuming recreational hockey. Please note that these recommendations are a guideline only and should not be considered an exhaustive list of the risks and precautions associated with […]
Safely Staying Active
Staying active right now is perhaps more important than ever, both for our physical health, and our mental health. There are a variety of ways to do so, we simply must ensure that we do so in a safe manner, to protect not only ourselves, but also each other. Check out the following tips and […]
Hockey is a Great Place for Kids Post-Quarantine
Hockey is going to be a great place for your kids post-quarantine. Once restrictions are lifted, safety measures are put into place, and guidelines are followed allowing for a safe space to play the game, it’ll be hard to find a better sport than hockey for your children. After being trapped in the same space […]
Ways to Stay Involved
In an unprecented time such as the one we’re currently living in, it’s totally normal to feel detachment from a lot of the things that have come to play a big part in your life. Hockey is one of those things, and with both professional and recreational hockey shut down, you might miss the game […]
We Are Open!
Although we’re not available for face-to-face service right now, we’d be delighted to help you online or over the phone. Our iPlayHockey team members are working from their home offices and will continue to provide member services. Please contact Shawn@iPlayHockey.ca or Clarinda@iPlayHockey.ca, or call 613-745-1352.
Five Little Things I Miss About Hockey
Original story posted here on Silver Seven Sens. Typically, we reserve this space for our thoughts on the Ottawa Senators, the NHL, and sometimes hockey at large. There’s usually more than enough going on in the wide world of the sport for us to ring out five thoughts to share. But when I sat down to […]
Hockey Unites Through Virtual Learning
Original story posted here. Ice hockey is a fast-paced sport that requires all five senses. The sight of a jam-packed arena, the sound of your teammates cheering you on, the smell of your gear after a hard practice, the touch of an opponent’s hand when you shake hands after the game and the taste of […]
DIY Hockey Training Tools
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. – Albert Einstein” This quote is particularly relevant during COVID-19. Kids are being homeschooled and recreation activities like hockey are on hold. COVID-19 might be playing the trap but we can figure out ways to beat the trap and have our budding […]
Tips on Working From Home!
At this point in the isolation as a result of COVID-19, we’re sure that we’re all in a pretty similar place. We’re sick of our surroundings and the same four walls, ready for some fresh air and a change of scenery, and starting to go a little crazy at times. Well unfortunately we don’t know […]
COVID-19
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, iPlayHockey has been, and continues to strongly recommend that all of its member leagues, teams and tournaments cease play until further notice. iPlayHockey will be closely monitoring the developments via the Public Health Agency of Canada and World Health Organization over the next few weeks and will advise […]