Hockey, Tabletop Games, and Woodworking: A Geek's Ramblings

Hockey, tabletop games, woodworking, and musings from a retired IT pro with 25+ years of experience. Diving into eclectic passions and lifelong geekery!

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Let Kids Play: Fun Over Competition in Youth Hockey

Let Kids Play: Fun Over Competition in Youth Ho...

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

The Growing Pressure in Youth Hockey As a youth hockey coach, I’ve witnessed a troubling trend: the emphasis on winning and personal stats is overtaking the joy of the game....

Let Kids Play: Fun Over Competition in Youth Ho...

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

The Growing Pressure in Youth Hockey As a youth hockey coach, I’ve witnessed a troubling trend: the emphasis on winning and personal stats is overtaking the joy of the game....

Preparing for a Hockey Tournament

Preparing for a Hockey Tournament

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

Hockey is an important part of our Family, as such going to Hockey Tournaments is a common occurrence and being prepared is a necessity. Not all the places you go...

Preparing for a Hockey Tournament

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

Hockey is an important part of our Family, as such going to Hockey Tournaments is a common occurrence and being prepared is a necessity. Not all the places you go...

How to build Hockey IQ and Sense, on and off the ice

How to build Hockey IQ and Sense, on and off th...

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

Hockey IQ vs. Hockey Sense Hockey IQ refers to a player’s ability to analyze and understand the game. It’s the intellectual side of hockey: recognizing patterns, reading the play, and...

How to build Hockey IQ and Sense, on and off th...

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

Hockey IQ vs. Hockey Sense Hockey IQ refers to a player’s ability to analyze and understand the game. It’s the intellectual side of hockey: recognizing patterns, reading the play, and...