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A couple of weeks ago I went to do a hockey demonstration at MDA Camp. Occasionally, we will get new recruits out of trips like this, but the main purpose is to let kids get exposed to the sport. We just want to show them that there are alternatives outside of watching television and playing…

If you haven’t heard, the USA Women’s Soccer team won the Gold Medal again today. They played a great tournament as they faced adversity and worked together to achieve victory. As with gymnastics last week, these ladies were a true team. Last year’s World Cup loss to Japan was a tough time for me as…

I decided to do the next 2 weeks on the Olympics because I think we can learn more from the events instead of just who wins or loses. Of course, we have all heard the stories about how each athlete came from humble beginnings and ended up on the world’s greatest stage, so I won’t…

As most of you know, last Sunday, my hockey team and I had the chance to play in the PNC Arena. For those of you who couldn’t attend, I decided to write this week’s blog about the game. There was a great article in the News&Observer on Monday and a video on the Canes website….

This week’s blog is going to be short and sweet. I had some irritation with my feeding tube this morning, so I have to lean back in my chair to keep pressure off of it. Of course, typing while reclined isn’t easy, so I got up just to give you some good news. I will…

Herb Brooks said, “Great moments are born from great opportunity.” These special moments are what make life worth living even though sometimes living can be pretty tough. On July 22nd I will have another opportunity for a great moment as my wheelchair hockey team will get to play a game in the PNC Arena, the…

Recently, I attended my first Comic Book Convention in Charlotte. I have always lived in North Carolina, but I have never really experienced Charlotte. I heard that it was huge and stressful making me think it was like Minneapolis, Philadelphia, or Toronto, which I have experienced through my hockey travels. So I was prepared for…

Today the Supreme Court upheld most of President Obama’s healthcare act. For the past 3 years we have heard bickering over this subject like always in politics…lots of complaining and no solutions. I believe healthcare needs to change, but I don’t believe it needs a 2,400 page law. Why does it take 2,400 pages to…

Congratulations to the Los Angeles Kings on winning the Stanley Cup! They were the #8 seed in the west, meaning they were the LAST team to get in. As a Hurricanes’ fan, I know what it’s like to flirt with that #8 seed. Unfortunately, the Canes have had some bad luck recently. The playoffs are…

Saturday could be a big day in American History as I’ll Have Another has a chance to win the Triple Crown in horse racing. I have hockey practice, but you can be sure that I’ll be glued to the television as soon as I get home. My family has always had horses and my mom…