OVERHEARD AT THE RINK
"You will make mistakes.
You will forget the game
jersey. You will tie the
skates too tight or not
tight enough. Their socks
will fall down no matter
how much tape you use.
You will work up more
of a sweat getting them
dressed than they
will out on the ice. And
before you know it they
won't need you at all. Love
every crazy moment of it
because there is nothing
else like it in the world."
–Paul Allie Dickinson
"As a mom of an 18U player, it
goes fast. Enjoy every second of
it. Hockey families are friends for
a lifetime." —Michelle Meyer-Grant
"These past 10 years of hockey
with my son have been the
best years. Wouldn't change a
thing. The lessons they have
learned, the ups and downs,
friendships made, bonds for
life, awesome family, a great
way to prepare them for life!"
—Jani Watrous
"Air out their
equipment.
You have
no idea how
important
this is but you
soon will if
you don't."
–Adam Ross
"Let them try
every position…
even goalie!"
–Michele Muscat Mostek
"Aer each
time on the
ice, our first
question
is always,
"Did you
have fun?"
–Anne Gavin
"Buy as
much used
gear as you
can, and
don't be
afraid to
ask others
for help. It's
okay to cheer
loud and
introduce
yourself to
other parents.
They might
be feeling
out of their
element too."
–Stephanie
Rathert
