by David Grislis | Mar 4, 2021 | Coaching, David Grislis, Hockey, Sportsmanship, Uncategorized
Every professional sports league has had to adjust the way they operate because of the COVID-19 outbreak, but none have been forced to make as many changes as the NHL. The biggest hurdle was finding a way to start the season when nearly a quarter of the league’s...
by David Grislis | Feb 5, 2021 | Coaching, David Grislis, Hockey, Sportsmanship, Uncategorized
There is no more important player on a hockey team than the goalie. The man in the net can single-handedly win a game for his team with a great performance. While having one great goalie is nice, the best teams have two goalies they can rely on at all times. These are...
by David Grislis | Dec 7, 2020 | David Grislis, Hockey
The National Hockey League dates back more than 100 years. All six teams that originated in the league are still competing today. This rich history has helped create a lot of intense rivalries over the years. While other sports claim to have rivalries, they do not...
by David Grislis | Nov 24, 2020 | David Grislis, Hockey
The Hockey Sweater [Amazon Link] The Hockey Sweater is a story about how the significance of a hockey team’s jersey can significantly impact relationships at the local hockey rink. Rivalries in hockey are common between organizations, but no rivalry is...
by David Grislis | Nov 10, 2020 | David Grislis, Hockey
In 1892, Sir Frederick Arthur Stanley, the governor-general of Canada, paid ten guineas, or $50, for the original Stanley Cup trophy, a 7.28-inch high x 11.42-inch in diameter bowl. According to the National Hockey League (NHL), the original Stanley Cup was to...
