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"But Dad, I want to have fun!"
The final instalment in a three-part series about
rink rage, minor-league hockey and the pressure
on child athletes, this article explores "Relax,
It's Just a Game," a recent public-service
announcement campaign [
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Aiming to Please
Last week we looked at how recent incidents in
hockey, both on and off the ice, have contributed
to rink rage and how it is changing the entire
climate of the game and not necessarily for the
better. [ Click for more
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Does rink rage mean turning the other cheek?
A case of intimidation and overzealous parenting
in Windsor made headlines around the province
this previous September. Remember the case? [
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John Kordic's Major Penalty
Jon Kordic's adult life was defined by uncontrollable
rage. His six years in the NHL is a testament
to his success as an enforcer, and his four teams
an indication of his inability to keep his fury
on the ice. His career was composed almost entirely
of fights, suspensions, arrests, and squandered
second, third and fourth chances. [
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To Fight or Not to Fight (April 03)
The controversial question of whether hockey is
too violent was brought up when Toronto Maple
Leaf Darcy Tucker engaged in a fight with the
entire Ottawa Senators bench. We asked hockey
fans what they think of hockey violence and Tuckers
behaviour. [ Click for
more ]
RELAX, ITS JUST A GAME (April
03)
CHA and PJ DDB launch first PSA campaign against
bad hockey parent behaviour [
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Good Guys In Sports - Athletes Who Give Back
(Dec 02)
Ask any sports fan, particularly a jaded one,
to define the term "professional athlete",
and you will likely get myriad responses. [
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