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Wait… They Traded What? Understanding Hockey Trades Beyond Players
When I started following hockey many years ago, the first time I heard about midseason trades, I was so confused. Why would you trade off players in the middle of the season? I was even more confused when the Minnesota Wild traded one of my favorite players, Jason Zucker, who seemed like a good player.
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Hockey 101 – Class is in Session
When my son started playing hockey years ago, I knew absolutely nothing about the sport except that it was expensive, time-consuming, and cold. I didn’t know anything about any sports. Let’s be honest-I still don’t know much about most other sports. If someone had taught a Hockey 101 class, I would have taken it. I
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She’s Wild about Hockey!
Our favorite website manager/recipe guru/resident smart ass has expanded out into her own blog. Want to know more not only about current hockey, but also dive into the history behind it at the same time? Then Sheena’s new blog is for you. She is bringing her heart, humor, and love for the game in a
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Let’s Talk Hockey
What Are We Doing Here? You might have stumbled on this blog by accident, or you might have come here from somewhere else. But either way, let me introduce myself and tell you we are here talking hockey. My name is Sheena, and I am a major hockey fan, especially of the Minnesota Wild. This
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The Heart of Hockey
I’m sure I wasn’t the only one who got up early on this Sunday morning to watch the Olympics Men’s Gold game. And I’m sure I’m not the only one who shed a few (okay, a lot) of tears when Team USA won in overtime for the first time since the famous Miracle team in
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Canada Said What?
Oh, Canada. It’s Okay. In case you didn’t watch the Men’s Gold Olympics game yesterday, Team USA beat Team Canada in overtime. Team USA hasn’t won gold since the 1980 Miracle Team. Canada has won gold THREE TIMES since the last time the US won gold-2002, 2010, and 2014. They have won a total of
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The Influential Power of Youth Sports Coaches
The Influential Power of Youth Sports Coaches If you’re a sports parent like me, you’ve very likely spent many long hours, days, and weekends coming into contact with youth sports coaches. You might even be a coach. But have you ever stopped to think about the power and influence these coaches have over our young
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The Final Buzzer-Parent Life After Youth Sports
Nobody talks about the emotional rollercoaster of your child’s last year of youth sports.
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Sheena’s Smoked Wings – So Good They Should Be Illegal
Who says grilling is just for the boys? Click here for the best smoked wings recipe ever!
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Smoke Me Baby One More Time – How to Smoke the BEST Pork Roast
It’s finally summer in Minnesota which means it’s time to smoke some meat with Scott!
