Comments for Grow the Game http://growthegame.com Because Hockey is the Coolest Game on Earth Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:25:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Real-World Grocery Shopping List by Stan http://growthegame.com/blog/real-world-grocery-shopping-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2275 Stan Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:25:00 +0000 http://growthegame.com/?p=2621#comment-2275 SavingsAngel.com can help you buy those groceries for half the retail cost. Thousands of families in over 30 states wouldn't shop any other way. SavingsAngel.com can help you buy those groceries for half the retail cost. Thousands of families in over 30 states wouldn’t shop any other way.

]]> Comment on Glossary: Zamboni by Xxx http://growthegame.com/blog/glossary-zamboni/comment-page-1/#comment-2280 Xxx Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:01:00 +0000 http://growthegame.com/?p=2626#comment-2280 The Zamboni machine is an American invention. Frank Zamboni was an American, born in Utah, not an Italian. Of course, his family was of Italian ancestry. The Zamboni machine is an American invention. Frank Zamboni was an American, born in Utah, not an Italian. Of course, his family was of Italian ancestry.

]]> Comment on Is 4 Too Young For Hockey? by Lynnette http://growthegame.com/blog/is-4-too-young-for-hockey/comment-page-1/#comment-2228 Lynnette Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:27:57 +0000 http://www.coloradoavalanchecares.com/?p=1940#comment-2228 Wow! That percentage amazes me because on our hockey team here in Pueblo, Co., the majority of players began around 3 to 4 years of age, and still play together at 6 and 7 years old. These kids just can't get enough hockey. They were upset when the season was over. I think it totally depends on the kids and what the parents are willing to commit to. Some parents put kids in hockey not knowing what all comes with it, and this past year the economy was not all that great, so sports took a top shelf to other priorities with many families. Wow! That percentage amazes me because on our hockey team here in Pueblo, Co., the majority of players began around 3 to 4 years of age, and still play together at 6 and 7 years old. These kids just can't get enough hockey. They were upset when the season was over. I think it totally depends on the kids and what the parents are willing to commit to. Some parents put kids in hockey not knowing what all comes with it, and this past year the economy was not all that great, so sports took a top shelf to other priorities with many families.

]]> Comment on Real-World Guide to Storing Hockey Equipment by Todd http://growthegame.com/blog/real-world-guide-to-storing-hockey-equipment/comment-page-1/#comment-2225 Todd Sat, 03 Apr 2010 04:07:39 +0000 http://www.coloradoavalanchecares.com/?p=1903#comment-2225 Even during the regular season, some people just wear their equipment take it off and put it away until the next practice/game. The locker room smells before the team even goes on the ice. We purchased a Shock Doctor Power Dry system for our son's equipment. <a href="http://www.shockdoctor.com/products/technology/power-dry-trade.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.shockdoctor.com/products/technology/po...</a> Even during the regular season, some people just wear their equipment take it off and put it away until the next practice/game. The locker room smells before the team even goes on the ice. We purchased a Shock Doctor Power Dry system for our son's equipment. http://www.shockdoctor.com/products/technology/po…

]]> Comment on Real-World Guide to Storing Hockey Equipment by Bryan http://growthegame.com/blog/real-world-guide-to-storing-hockey-equipment/comment-page-1/#comment-2221 Bryan Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:25:32 +0000 http://www.coloradoavalanchecares.com/?p=1903#comment-2221 As the owner of a professional sports equipment cleaning company in Fort Collins CO, It is not wise to try and clean equipment yourself. Spend a little money and have it cleaned. You cannot kill the bacteria growing in your equipment just by wiping it down or washing in washing machine. You need to kill the bacteria throughout and you can't do that at home. That's what causes the odor.. I have gotten rid of many rashes and odors by cleaning and killing the bacteria deep in pads. Equipment costs too much to wipe out or tear up in washing machine. I can even clean helmets and skates. So find someone who can clean it for you properly. Play clean. Play healthy. As the owner of a professional sports equipment cleaning company in Fort Collins CO, It is not wise to try and clean equipment yourself. Spend a little money and have it cleaned. You cannot kill the bacteria growing in your equipment just by wiping it down or washing in washing machine. You need to kill the bacteria throughout and you can't do that at home. That's what causes the odor.. I have gotten rid of many rashes and odors by cleaning and killing the bacteria deep in pads. Equipment costs too much to wipe out or tear up in washing machine. I can even clean helmets and skates. So find someone who can clean it for you properly. Play clean. Play healthy.

]]> Comment on Hockey Glossary: Shot on Goal by Chris http://growthegame.com/blog/hockey-glossary-shot-on-goal/comment-page-1/#comment-2211 Chris Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:07:41 +0000 http://www.coloradoavalanchecares.com/?p=1847#comment-2211 Just to clarify, a shot on goal can take place from anywhere on the ice. Also, it only counts as a shot on goal if it leaves the stick of a player from the opposing team. 'Own Goals' do not count as shots even though most scorekeeping software do not allow for this and automaticly call it a shot. Just to clarify, a shot on goal can take place from anywhere on the ice. Also, it only counts as a shot on goal if it leaves the stick of a player from the opposing team. 'Own Goals' do not count as shots even though most scorekeeping software do not allow for this and automaticly call it a shot.

]]> Comment on What NOT to Yell During Hockey Games by hockeyref http://growthegame.com/blog/what-not-to-yell-during-hockey-games/comment-page-1/#comment-2202 hockeyref Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:39:50 +0000 http://www.coloradoavalanchecares.com/?p=1814#comment-2202 <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5izLlYnedU8" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5izLlYnedU8</a> Hockey Mom what is the correct call? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5izLlYnedU8

Hockey Mom what is the correct call?

]]> Comment on What NOT to Yell During Hockey Games by hockeyref http://growthegame.com/blog/what-not-to-yell-during-hockey-games/comment-page-1/#comment-2201 hockeyref Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:26:24 +0000 http://www.coloradoavalanchecares.com/?p=1814#comment-2201 Hockey Mom, put a pair of skates on and try to ref. It is not as easy as you make it out to be. Thanks for being so professional and polite to the officials by calling them names and blaming them for everything that happened to your son. Wonder why kids and adults leave the sport as a ref, because of receiving abuse like you have displayed here on this page from players, coaches and parents. Hockey Mom, put a pair of skates on and try to ref. It is not as easy as you make it out to be. Thanks for being so professional and polite to the officials by calling them names and blaming them for everything that happened to your son. Wonder why kids and adults leave the sport as a ref, because of receiving abuse like you have displayed here on this page from players, coaches and parents.

]]> Comment on What NOT to Yell During Hockey Games by Hockey Mom too http://growthegame.com/blog/what-not-to-yell-during-hockey-games/comment-page-/#comment-2200 Hockey Mom too Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:28:55 +0000 http://www.coloradoavalanchecares.com/?p=1814#comment-2200 Enter text right here! I think you're right on the money about the negative comments, however as the hockey season for kids is winding down and I have 2 sons that play travel hockey I have to say that for the most part what I have witnessed is pretty decent behavior by the parents. In fact so decent I wonder half the time if they are breathing, there has become such a "little league mentality" around kids sports anymore that parents just stand there and barely clap for fear of being seen as "that parent". You don't have to be nasty and you don't have to start out with "How Not to Behave". Your kids (both on your team and even the opposing team) might be a little less nervous, a little more enthusiastic if the parents and spectators spent more time watching the games, less time gossiping and criticizing, and just cheered for these kids that are, for the most part playing their hearts out. I have yet to see a single kid come off the ice not exhausted and dripping in sweat. Give it a try--cheer for all your kids, not just your own. Knock off the complaining and enjoy your children and their childhood--they only get to go around once. Enter text right here!
I think you're right on the money about the negative comments, however as the hockey season for kids is winding down and I have 2 sons that play travel hockey I have to say that for the most part what I have witnessed is pretty decent behavior by the parents. In fact so decent I wonder half the time if they are breathing, there has become such a "little league mentality" around kids sports anymore that parents just stand there and barely clap for fear of being seen as "that parent". You don't have to be nasty and you don't have to start out with "How Not to Behave". Your kids (both on your team and even the opposing team) might be a little less nervous, a little more enthusiastic if the parents and spectators spent more time watching the games, less time gossiping and criticizing, and just cheered for these kids that are, for the most part playing their hearts out. I have yet to see a single kid come off the ice not exhausted and dripping in sweat. Give it a try–cheer for all your kids, not just your own. Knock off the complaining and enjoy your children and their childhood–they only get to go around once.

]]> Comment on What NOT to Yell During Hockey Games by hockey mom http://growthegame.com/blog/what-not-to-yell-during-hockey-games/comment-page-1/#comment-2199 hockey mom Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:27:18 +0000 http://www.coloradoavalanchecares.com/?p=1814#comment-2199 Take this to heart. You will regret your negative comments!!!!! Been there, done that and I am not proud! Even though the refs may be dimwits sometimes, they're only human and no matter what you yell, you will look like the bad guy!!! Try to compose yourself - you will be happier tomorrow!!!!!!! From a mom who regrets yelling at a ref who recently pulled her son out of a game and did not penalize the other team for punching her son in the head!!!!! It is what it is - they have the power - take it to the league after the game!!!!! Take this to heart. You will regret your negative comments!!!!! Been there, done that and I am not proud! Even though the refs may be dimwits sometimes, they're only human and no matter what you yell, you will look like the bad guy!!! Try to compose yourself – you will be happier tomorrow!!!!!!!
From a mom who regrets yelling at a ref who recently pulled her son out of a game and did not penalize the other team for punching her son in the head!!!!! It is what it is – they have the power – take it to the league after the game!!!!!

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