hockey

An Olympic Party Plan: Fun & Delicious Ways To Cheer On Team Canada

- entertaining
- July 26, 2021
An Olympic Party Plan: Fun & Delicious Ways to Cheer on Team Canada

Are you watching the Olympics with your kids? Why not throw a backyard Olympic party with themed treats and Canadian classics?
- mom-101
- September 10, 2018
Advice for Hockey Moms… From Someone Who Has Been There, Done That

Are you a hockey mom? Trust me, it is not a job for the faint of heart.
- family-life
- September 4, 2017
A Hockey Mom’s Truth About Rep Hockey

The good, the bad and the ugly of becoming a rep hockey mom or dad! Sharing the truth that will help you make the best decision for your family.
- family-life
- March 2, 2017
Season One as a Hockey Mom

This weekend Soren has his last hockey game of the season - so my my first official year as a "hockey mom" is coming to an end.
- parenting
- December 6, 2016
Hey Parents, Cut That Coach Some Slack

I recently over heard some parents complaining about the unbalanced shifts and lack of ice time their kids were getting.
- parenting
- September 26, 2016
Welcome to the NHL… I mean… House League Hockey

We are officially 'hockey parents', and I can't say that we are entirely thrilled about it.
- family-life
- March 30, 2016
10 Fun Ways to Celebrate the End of Hockey Season

Hockey Moms, you've made it! The season is ending, and it's nearly time for the kids' last game, celebration, banquet and “tournament.” Pint-sized players and parents want to find some easy ideas to celebrate a great season Being a hockey mom is awesome!
- family-life
- March 15, 2016
What It Takes to Be a Great Coach

Being a hockey and soccer mom over the last few years has definitely given me some insight into what it takes to be a great (and not-so-great) coach. I've seen my two boys thrive under the leadership of a coach who really understood how to get the best fr
- fitness
- June 20, 2016
What It Takes to Be a Great Coach

Being a hockey and soccer mom over the last few years has definitely given me some insight into what it takes to be a great (and not-so-great) coach. I've seen my two boys thrive under the leadership of a coach who really understood how to get the best from them and encouraged them to take chances, try hard and have fun. I've also comforted my youngest son after several practices where his coach continued to yell to the point that my son shut down and didn't want to try at all. It was truly heartbreaking.
- mom-101
- March 7, 2016
Angela Price: The Hockey Wives Momterview* (*mom-to-be!)

Angela Price, wife of Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price, is one of the stars of the W Network series Hockey Wives - with new episodes starting March 16th.I had the opportunity to chat with Angela, and in our conversation she opened up about the me
- mom-101
- February 23, 2016
Simple DIY HOCKEY Party

All three of my boys are huge hockey fans, so it was no surprise that my oldest son chose a hockey theme for his 10th birthday party. Today, I am sharing the simple details from our DIY hockey party.
- mom-101
- February 17, 2016
Is It Un-Canadian To Not Enroll Your Kids In Hockey?

At seven, Mike Wedmann wonders if it's time to enroll his son in hockey
- family-life
- February 10, 2016
Dear Stressed Out Mom: You’re NOT Alone

I watched from the bench while my son refused to listen to anything his hockey coaches were saying. He was in his own land. He was in his own world doing hockey practice “HIS WAY”. I always say to him after every practice, “You have to listen! You have
- family-life
- February 8, 2016
Every Hockey Parent or Coach Needs to Watch this Video

As we come to the end of the hockey season for both of our boys, I've been reflecting on the lessons we've learned during our first year of rep hockey. There have definitely been a lot of highs and lows, friendships made and even some lost, but what matte
- family-life
- November 25, 2015
Best Hockey Mom Memes

Grab a glass of wine and check out these top hockey mom memes...do you see yourself in any of them?
- entertainment
- June 2, 2016
What We’re Talking About This Week at HQ

Summer sports, surprising new products from Nike and lululemon, summer shortcuts we're embracing and an Instagram takeover. That's what got us talking this week.
- family-life
- June 8, 2015
MF’s Fitness Friday: A League of Their OWN

Thanks again to the volunteers who make leagues like our ball hockey one possible. Now go outside and play some road hockey this summer.
- home
- June 5, 2015
The Ultimate DIY Hockey Party

My boys eat, sleep, and breath hockey... so when it came time for my oldest son to choose a theme for his 9th birthday party, his choice came as no surprise.
- entertainment
- June 2, 2016
From the Editor’s Desk

A tiny princess, a new kind of hockey mom, the Ontario sex-ed protests and celebrating Mother's Day. That's what's on our minds at Savvy HQ this week.
- food
- April 22, 2015
Hockey Party Food

My boys are huge hockey fans, so it was no surprise that my oldest son chose "hockey" as the theme for his 9th birthday party. It was a fantastic party, and today I am sharing the fun hockey party food we had at our party "canteen". We had fruit and
- mom-101
- March 4, 2015
The Blue Rockets

Tweet *Lara may not be the strongest skater on our team but there is a certain spark paired with a gentle sweetness that she brings on the ice that was clearly lost when she stopped... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for f
- home
- February 18, 2015
Hockey Party Games

Every birthday party needs fun games for the kids to play, so today I am sharing the fantastic DIY hockey party games our party guests played at my son's 9th birthday. The best part about these games is that they are easy, inexpensive, and really fun
- home
- January 14, 2015
Hockey Party Loot Bags

The theme of my oldest son's 9th birthday was "hockey", and because I really dislike junky loot bags, I came up with a unique loot bag idea for his party. We gave out personalized hockey card books. I love that they are easy, inexpensive, fun,
- mom-101
- January 7, 2015
A Nation Holds Its Breath: Canada & The World Juniors

Tonight we are watching the final hockey game of the 2015 World Junior Championships. It's Russia vs Canada and our nation is holding its breath.
- family-life
- December 3, 2014
25 Days of Strength Advent Calendar #MotivateMe

This week I have a 25 DAYS OF STRENGTH ADVENT CALENDAR for you to stay active during the holidays
- mom-101
- November 27, 2014
Meet a…Hockey Mom

Through our large family, network of friends and work experiences, Leigh and I have been lucky to meet a lot of kick-ass people. We both enjoy discovering someone's story and learning from them.
- games
- July 8, 2016
Hockey Cards

Hockey Party Activity Best for: All ages Every hockey player needs their own hockey card to trade with friends.
- mom-101
- October 31, 2014
Professional Hockey Players Dress Up As The Cast Of Frozen

Say what you will about Frozen and “Let It Go”, but that movie has made a huge difference in the lives of children everywhere. Case in point, the kids at the Boston Children's Hospital....
- mom-101
- September 7, 2014
Ten Commandments For Hockey Parents

The back to school flurry and the reddening leaves mean one thing: hockey season is approaching. It actually means many things are approaching
- mom-101
- March 23, 2014
What to Do When Your Kid is Cut from The Team

Ask any parent and you'll get the same response: There's nothing worse than watching your kid suffer. There's a saying I once heard that stuck. I remember it every time I find myself launched awake in the dark, the feeling of angst in my bones
- mom-101
- March 6, 2014
Hockey Tournaments and Sleeping Arrangements

My son and his friend had a funny idea for their fathers regarding sleeping arrangements at the next out of town hockey tournament. Read all about it here.
- mom-101
- March 4, 2014
My Hockey Mom Bible: A to Z Guide to Hockey Terms

Water bottle? Washout? GLOG? Mustard? WHAT DO THESE HOCKEY TERMS MEAN? I thought I had all the hockey terms figured out and was even busy sharing them in this blog when I stumbled upon a book that proved I still know nothing
- mom-101
- February 24, 2014
My Husband is on a Mancation – Day??? I Don’t Even Know

I've missed a few days, I know. I'm sorry. I just couldn't keep up with it all. The last time I checked in was last Thursday... seems like a few Olympic gold
- classes
- June 14, 2016
10 Sports Classes for Kids in Ottawa

Keep the fun fitness of summer going right into September with these 10 fab Ottawa sports classes for kids (and a few for parents, too).
- mom-101
- February 4, 2014
The Loud Hockey Parent

I finally met that one loud hockey parent. You know the one… They have to make a comment on every little thing the kids do on the ice. They try to be the honourary coach of the team and belt out instructions like it's their job. They stand up, yell
- entertainment
- June 6, 2016
Minnow’s Five Things

This week I became obsessed with viral ads that work. It all started with the Olympics and went from there. You might have seen some of them already but hopefully there will still be a few surprises. Here's what caught my attention.
- mom-101
- January 17, 2014
Guide: How To Be a Hockey Mom

I am four months into my first season as a rep hockey mom and I have not done one whiny post about it, that to me spells victory. I will say, I definitely complain here and there about how much time hockey consumes week to week.
- mom-101
- January 1, 2014
Crying At The Hockey Game

What brought me to tears while attending an Ottawa Senators Hockey game.
- mom-101
- December 9, 2013
Is The Violence in Professional Hockey Impacting Our Kids?

Is the violence in professional hockey games impacting our kids? I weigh in from a mom's perspective.
- mom-101
- October 30, 2013
How to Survive Hockey Season

I'm not much of a hockey fan, but living in a Canadian city with an NHL team, pretty much makes game day hoopla unavoidable. Luckily, I recently heard of a way to survive hockey season
- mom-101
- October 27, 2013
Hockey Moms Give Great Play-by-Play

It's no secret that I'm addicted to texting – and I use my skills in the rink with pride. I'm a writer. I love typing. In my world, it's communication, not love, not sports, that matters most
- mom-101
- October 24, 2013
5 Things That Suck About Being a Hockey Mom

This morning marked the start of my 4th year as a hockey-mom. Wow, just typing that, I feel the crows feet forming around my eyes. 4 years. Wow.
- mom-101
- October 7, 2013
How The Kid’s Sports Injury Dulled My Edge

So yesterday, we returned to the rink and I realized that the kid's sports injury hurt me more than it did him. We sports parents know the risks.
- pick-of-the-week
- April 12, 2016
Mabel’s Labels Custom Hockey Equipment Labels

You'll shoot, you'll score with this week's pick, which will make sure your child's expensive hockey gear ends up in the right bag at the end of practice.
- home
- May 22, 2013
DIY Hockey Artwork

cute $5 artwork I put together for my boys' playroom
- mom-101
- May 1, 2013
Where’s Our Bodychecking Head’s Up?

Many kids have been waiting since they first strapped on skates to start bodychecking
- birthday-themes
- July 8, 2016
Ice Rink Tablecloth

You'll Need: One white rectangular lined paper tablecloth Red and blue electrical tape Red and blue permanent markers Large bowl How to Make: Lay the tablecloth over your table and tape the extra material on the ends and sides underneath, pulling it taut as you go.
- lunch
- July 8, 2016
Hockey Puck Sandwiches

Serves 10
- drinks
- July 8, 2016
Skate-orade

Makes 6–10 drinks
- mom-101
- August 27, 2012
How to host an active kids birthday party

Executing a child's birthday party well is a bit like trying to get all the colours to line up on one side of a Rubik's Cube.
- mom-101
- August 2, 2012
Could I become a hockey mom?

Lately, we've been focusing a lot on physical activity and getting our kids engaged in sports.
- mom-101
- June 29, 2012
Goals and Dreams

We put my daughter in skating lessons last winter, not necessarily because we want her to play hockey but because it was something she and her Dad could do together.
- family-life
- May 22, 2012
Take Me Out To The Ballgame! – But Mind Your P’s and Q’s

There is nothing I enjoy more than heading out to the field with my family to watch one of our kids play ball. Let's remember that sports are supposed to be fun.
- mom-101
- April 17, 2012
When the Fat Lady is Singing, It’s Hard to Listen

The sound of silence has settled over the city. Vancouver is nothing like it was this time last year, when it was brimming with Canuck fever from Langley to Horseshoe Bay, from Fort Nelson to Victoria
- family-life
- April 16, 2012
The Beckhams Get In The Playoff Spirit

It's playoff time which means that my house has hockey on the television ALL THE TIME! Even my 7 year old son now comes down stairs and turns on TSN instead of Family Channel.
- food
- April 11, 2012
Old T-shirt – New Life: Part 1

In this series I'm taking old t-shirts and giving them new life. In Part 1 we take a huge giveaway t-shirt and create a whole team of jerseys.
- family-life
- March 19, 2012
Street Hockey Rules

After all my apprehension about Jackson fitting in or having an emotional super sensitive moment about his own abilities; or being compared to the other kids who have had a whole season before him, he made me proud by giving his best, easily fitting in an
- mom-101
- February 1, 2012
Bliss…for a fleeting moment

You know that feeling of wanting and waiting and finally getting what you've been dreaming of...this week we got a little taste of that in our home.
- mom-101
- January 26, 2012
Sid the Kid – Back in the game again

I was so happy to see Sidney Crosby back on the ice last night. And what a game! However, there was one thing that really bothered me as a I watched. Why was his chin strap so loose????
- fitness
- May 24, 2016
Spotted!

The boys and I were at Granville Island yesterday and spotted Team Canada Hockey Coach, Mike Babcock.
- parenting,family-life
- April 8, 2016
What He Really Wants

It takes the cunning of a spy or detective to uncover the mystery of what Dad really wants for Father’s Day.
- partysavvy
- July 8, 2016
Hockey Party
- parenting
- June 20, 2016
What It Takes to Be a Great Coach

Being a hockey and soccer mom over the last few years has definitely given me some insight into what it takes to be a great (and not-so-great) coach. I've seen my two boys thrive under the leadership of a coach who really understood how to get the best from them and encouraged them to take chances, try hard and have fun. I've also comforted my youngest son after several practices where his coach continued to yell to the point that my son shut down and didn't want to try at all. It was truly heartbreaking.