Clichés galore!
Posted by Brian Hancock on April 3, 2009 2:50 PM
Every interview, it seems, is answered with "you know ...". Just once I'd like the announcer to answer back "actually I don't know, that's why I'm asking you".
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Tryouts: now or later?
Posted by Brian Hancock on March 24, 2009 12:48 PM
We don't pick coaches for next season until mid-summer; our players try out for the teams in early September and are then drafted by the coaches.
One season comes to a close, another begins
Posted by Brian Hancock on March 6, 2009 4:37 PM
There are some people out there who do not like the concept of spring hockey; I have to admit that up to this point I've been one of them.
Playoffs and the shortened bench
Posted by Brian Hancock on February 27, 2009 9:44 AM
He never did believe in being fair and equitable and will use the playoffs as an excuse to follow his own agenda: winning at all costs.
Stick it to me
Posted by Brian Hancock on February 23, 2009 9:32 AM
The stick experts say composite stick sales are performance driven, a lighter stick results in quicker shots and easier stick handling. Does this really affect the performance of your 5 year-old's hockey experience?
A game worth watching
Posted by Brian Hancock on February 11, 2009 4:12 PM
I almost hate to admit it but a lot of the players and parents prefer this game format to regular games.
Stepping forward
Posted by Brian Hancock on February 2, 2009 9:11 AM
What I don't understand is how far parents will let things go before they step forward. A friend of mine says "the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result".
Thanks from behind the scenes
Posted by Brian Hancock on January 16, 2009 10:57 AM
There are times when, as a volunteer, you forget why you do it.
Christmas withdrawal
Posted by Brian Hancock on December 30, 2008 4:58 PM
I'm going through withdrawal as all the local kids games are shut down over the Christmas break.
The bench stories
Posted by Brian Hancock on December 30, 2008 9:49 AM
Ask any coach and they've all got a million stories, some of the funniest things they heard while on the bench or in the dressing room. I was having a laugh with some other coaches last week and I can't resist sharing a few of the stories with you.
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Minor hockey in this country is a lifestyle. Its about bad arena coffee, adorable kids, irate parents, and gracious volunteers. Brian lives it all and brings you inside his winter home.
About Brian Hancock
Brian has been involved in hockey for more than 20 years. People in Lethbridge recognize his voice as the former radio colour analyst for the Lethbridge Hurricanes. He currently lives in Lethbridge. and has re-married the ultimate hockey Mom, Brenda (no Sarah Palin lipstick references please), has 3 children and 2 step-children ranging from 8 to 16.
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