Starting with wooden sticks and some sort of ball to carbon fibre shafts and a hard rubber puck, hockey has come a long ways. Beginning with skates that looked like they constructed from an old pair of shoes, and moving forward to the skates today that have so much technology packed into them it seems unrealistic but these changes in equipment have created a whole new sport. This evolution has led to changes in strategy, rules and what you could call the perception of the “best” hockey players. Technologies in equipment as well as fitness have allowed us to improve and progress our national winter sport, and turn it into one of the most idolized and popular sports around the world today. Thirty to forty years ago young hockey players were taught to be tough and mean, thus allowing their team to be victorious by “beating up” their opposition.
There are various reasons why people agree with his decision. David Stern feels that if he puts them through a year of school we can watch them compete at the college level, also it will give them a year to mature as players physically and make that transition from a boy to a man. (Beck, Preserve age limit). Players like Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, Amare Stoudamire, and Kevin Garnett easily made the jump from prom to the pros because they were physically and mentally ready for it and they are still on top of their game today. Each March Madness creates an Emeka Okafor, Joe Alexander, or Andrew Bogut.
Hockey has consumed my life, and like-wise for my peers from a young age onward. The countless ‘six AM’ practices, the freshly flooded ice looking at us through our helmets. But it was much more than this. The sense of, belonging to something and being with people who share the same thoughts and feelings. Hockey, known as a physical game was much more.
“When I was 5 and playing against 11-year-olds, who were bigger, stronger, faster, I just had to figure out a way to play with them.” Gretzky’s mind set of hockey quickly had him playing with boys much older than him. In 1978, at age 17, he was signed a contract to the WHA Indianapolis Racers. In 1979 when the WHA join up with the NHL the NHL team associated was allowed to keep 2 players from their WHA team. Gretzky was obviously a choice for the Edmonton Oilers and was in the NHL by the age of 20. Wayne Gretzky is important to Canada in many different ways.
Hockey has been nothing but good for me and I am so thankful that I was given the oppurtunity to play. I've met some people that have completely changed my life for the better and I've traveled to some awesome places that I would’ve never been to if it wasn’t for this fantastic sport. Ever since my first few strides on the ice, I knew that this is what I would want to play for the rest of my life. In just 10 years, I have won some awards and done some things that most kids that have played this sport will never be able to say they've done. From tournament MVP'S in youth hockey, to Section III High School Hockey 2nd team all-star awards representing PHS all by myself.
If the Nor’easters can get a reputation as a fun place for college students to go out for a game, they will have great success. The team can also benefit from the collective knowledge of other team General Managers, who have given them valuable information on how to make a minor league team succeed. Some of their tips include making themselves an entertainment business rather than just a baseball team, hosting events such as kids day with bounce houses and becoming a staple for the kids in the local community. The opportunities are great for the Nor’easters and they could potentially see great success if they capitalize on these
About 25% of each school is made up of athletes, they are made up of people who play football, basketball, beach volleyball, are on the rowing team, etc. It is most likely that all of these people answered “YES” to this survey so really, there are about 10% of students who actually believe athletes should get paid. Why should they get paid though; some are already getting full ride scholarships, they are doing it voluntarily and there are privileges that come along with being an athlete. In high school, athletes who excel among their peers are usually looked at by a college scout, a person who looks for good players who are eligible to play at their school. When these athletes’ skills are extraordinary and are able to impress the scout, they are many times given full scholarships to the college with the condition that they play for the school’s team.
Eric Beauregard Tutor: Melisa Brittain ENGL255 July 27, 2015 Canadian Hockey System While hockey in Canada has changed over the years, the question of whether or not it has been improved differs depending on who you ask. Hockey Canada has continued to implement different strategies in order to keep Canada progressing. While some people don’t agree with certain aspects of the hockey program in Canada, it’s hard to argue against the fact that Canada is one of the best hockey nations in the world. From the youth programs to the professional levels, hockey in Canada is as strong as ever and continues to dominate on a global stage. Children in Canada are introduced to hockey at a very young age.
I can definitely see myself graduating from college, leaving behind everything and exploring the parts of the country that I haven’t seen before. A cross country road trip looks fun when you see it in the movies, which is kind of where I got my inspiration being adventurous isn’t really something that most people like to do. Being independent is also a key factor that relates me to Chris. Being independent doesn’t always mean that you want to alienate yourself from the world, but sometime that you don’t want to allow others to support you along the way through whatever it is that you are doing. I would say that I am a very strong person just like Chris.
Our country prides itself on encouraging its citizens to better themselves through education. (P) While its priority has been high school graduation, many jobs now require college degrees, making higher education more important than ever. While I understand that every American should be expected to sacrifice during this hard time, just as we were in World War II, I feel that this particular sacrifice would put our country in an even worse state. (S) Our work force will not be prepared to handle nor understand the advancements that we have strived so hard to achieve. College is made to prepare students with the newest information possible, so that we can constantly be improving ourselves and be able continue to compete with the world’s leading nations.