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From Mentee to Mentor: A HEROS Success Story
The HEROS program (Hockey Reaching Out Society) is an incredible cross-Canada initiative supporting youth in at-risk neighbourhoods, but it is about so much more than just hockey. HEROS is about […]
Helping Kids Reach Goals
This article is originally published here. What gets lost with many goals, is that teamwork made them happen. With the encouragement of Constable Sue Crawford from the bench, 11-year-old Myrina took […]
Exclusive Q&A With Renowned Skating Coach Barb Aidelbaum
Barb Aidelbaum is a devoted member of the HEROS family, as a co-founder and part of the HEROS Board of Directors. Her dedication to not only coaching but to every student she’s […]
5 Things You Should Know About Nutrition For Hockey
One of the most common questions I get asked from parents is if I can talk to their child about nutrition. Every team and player I work with gets educated […]
Become Your Own Slump-Buster!
All of us get into a slump once in awhile. Follow these strategies to help get yourself out of it.
Happy Halloween
A very happy halloween readers! Hockey Fans, Check out these pumpkin stencils carve your favourite hockey image! Send your pictures to info@onemillionskates.com for your chance to win a prize! […]
Meet the Parents
Meeting the parents is sometimes a daunting task, and as the season approaches, I felt would be appropriate to share tips for coaches to run effective parent-coach meetings. A good […]
Who Sets the Goals?
Everyone has goals for a team. From the organization down, there are a number of goals that are important, but in terms of setting expectations and the all important “parent-coach […]
‘Twas the Morning of Christmas — One Million Skates Hockey Poem
‘TWAS THE MORNING OF CHRISTMAS A One Million Skates Hockey Poem By Christie Judson ‘Twas the morning of Christmas, when all through the house every hockey lover was stirring, even […]
Ringing the TSX bell for charity
Wed, Dec 3, 2014 – Terron Falk from CIBC joins Sonia Sunger to talk about the 30th annual CIBC Miracle Day where employees are asked to donate their fees and […]
The MacGyver Way: Using What You Have
A few weeks back, I asked a group of 17-year-old boys I was doing a career workshop with if they knew who MacGyver was. Thankfully, most of them did, which […]
What You Don’t Eat Can Make You Sick! Stay healthy this hockey season with these top cold and flu fighting foods
Even though we are in an age of overconsumption, many athletes are falling short of the recommended daily nutrient intake. This not only puts you at high risk of getting […]
Losing the Bubble-Wrap: What I learned from failure
Are young athletes today too over-protected? Sometimes failing, making mistakes and playing on a second-string team can be the best thing for them.
Don’t worry that you might fall this Fall
It’s the season for starting something new! Try stepping out of your comfort zone this fall and see where it takes you.
HEROS Partners with TheDrillBook.com
CALGARY, AB – Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) and TheDrillBook.Com are very pleased to announce a partnership in support of grassroots hockey initiatives across Canada. TheDrillbook.com’s coaching and development […]
Fitness Activities for Dad and Kids
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and get active with your kids. My dad and I created great memories keeping fit together during the off-season. Today I’m sharing a few of my favourite activities I shared with my dad growing up.
Cooper Tire Bring HEROS to Memorial Cup
London, ON – Weaving the puck through obstacles and shooting at the goalie one-on-one — these are what hockey dreams are made of. Cooper Tires of Canada was able to […]
Olympic Hockey Top Ten
The Sochi Olympics brought back some great hockey memories and added a few new ones as well. So as a tribute to the many inspiring Olympians we watched this February, here is a top-ten list of the best Olympic hockey moments. Relive the blood, guts and glory of the past century.
NHL Green, TeamSnap partner to ‘recycle the game’
Fans encouraged to donate used equipment at Canadian Tire NHL Spectator Plaza NHL.com VANCOUVER – NHL Green has partnered with TeamSnap (www.teamsnap.com) to collect used hockey equipment from fans prior to […]
NHL Heritage Classic
The NHL and the Vancouver Canucks gave HEROS participants a surprise this week with tickets to the March 2nd Heritage Classic game versus the Ottawa Senators.
NHL Realignment: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
The National Hockey League (NHL) for the past decade has had two work stoppages. Luckily, for it’s fans the lockouts ended. They players eventually went back to work, however not […]
NHL Realignment: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
The National Hockey League (NHL) for the past decade has had two work stoppages. Luckily, for it’s fans the lockouts ended. They players eventually went back to work, however not […]
Fitness – There’s an app for that
Success in hockey is more than just talent and training. Everyone knows that nutrition and exercise play a large part in the performance of an athlete, that if you are […]
Ask Meaghan
How did it feel when they put the medal around your neck at the Olympics? Prior to heading to the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, I tried to imagine what it […]
Reaching for Potential
Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) is pleased to announce the partnership with Potential Apparel – a clothing brand committed to giving back to Canada’s youth. Lead by former Prince […]
The Mother of all Months
May is here and as some hockey seasons are winding down, others are just ramping up. Round one of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs have the most Canadian teams in […]
HEROS and One Million Skates – A Winning Combination!
Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) and One Million Skates (OMS) announced today that the two organizations will be teaming up in an expanded effort to connect the greater hockey […]
EDGE SCHOOL FOR ATHLETES WINS FIRST-EVER GOLD MEDAL AT FEMALE WORLD SPORT SCHOOL CHALLENGE
WINNIPEG, Man. – The Edge School for Athletes (Calgary, Alta.) claimed the inaugural gold medal at the Female World Sport School Challenge, defeating the Okanagan Hockey Academy (Penticton, B.C.) 5-2 on Sunday […]
For the Love of Competition
February has long been recognized as the month of love but, in addition to Valentine’s goodies and hopefully a night off cooking (read: Dads, time to make a dinner reservation!), […]
CANADA’S NATIONAL SLEDGE TEAM TO FACE UNITED STATES IN THREE-GAME SERIES IN ROCKLAND, ONT.
CALGARY, Alta. – Canada’s National Sledge Team will be in Rockland, Ont., just outside Ottawa, for a three-game series against the United States from Feb. 14-16 at the Canadian International Hockey […]
Custom Helmet Painting Business a Perfect Fit for Hockey Dad
When Bruce Beacock custom painted his son’s goalie mask back in 2002, he had only intended to save a few bucks and have some fun exploring his artistic side. What […]