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Confessional Time
Like many Canadian kids growing up on the Prairies, I had dreams of playing hockey at a higher level. Believe it or not, playing in net as a goaltender was, at the time, a huge part of that dream. I worked hard at trying to make myself a faster, stronger, and more resilient player whom any scout would be crazy to overlook. I didn't tell anyone in case it didn't work out, but now I am at a point in my life where I think writing about this side of myself is a safe thing for me to do.
By Marjorie Roden7 years ago in Unbalanced
One Student Managed to Meet His Favourite Footie Players and Favourite Childhood Singer All in One Week
Imagine meeting your favourite football heroes in one night, let alone meeting your favourite childhood musician during the same week. Portsmouth student Niall Moran, 20, struck lucky this week when he blagged his way backstage and grabbed a number of selfies with a number of football legends and managed to convince Didier Drogba to not have him kicked out.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Cleats
A Picture Can Tell 1000 Words, Part 2
A few more shots from the ones taken during the public training camp skates at the Winnipeg Jets' annual Fan Fest held at the Bell MTS Iceplex just off the perimeter in Winnipeg, Manitoba. After getting my shoes a bit less muddy from the walk from the closest bus stop (hint to anyone running in the Winnipeg civic election, ADD A BUS ROUTE OUT THERE as the half hour walk, which has a good chunk of it along the Trans-Canada highway, is more than slightly scary!!! Ok, rant done... for now, LOL), several hundred shots were taken during the camp so these moments that many hockey fans could not watch could be shared with them. Above is a shot of Jets' assistant captain Mark Scheifele early in the morning action as he watches for a pass to come his way.
By Marjorie Roden7 years ago in Unbalanced
The Wit Offensive of Muhammad Ali
The typical white alpha male can strut, peacock, and demonstrate his sense of superiority over lesser men with ease. The black alpha male—even in today’s society—cannot. The legacy of racism, of racial inequality and stereotypes, still plays a significant part in how confident black males are perceived. And so what is readily seen as an authentic sense of selfhood emanating from a white alpha male will only too often be interpreted as aggression and threat when displayed by a black male. As a result, beyond the world of on-screen characters played by the likes of Will Smith and Idris Elba, the black alpha male relies on different qualities to communicate his superior status, one of which is wit.
By Jason J7 years ago in Unbalanced
Things You Should Always Carry in Your Soccer Bag
As a soccer player, knowing what to carry in your soccer bag is important, because on game day, you don’t want to be left without any of the essentials. Playing soccer requires a lot of accessories, and while soccer moms are pretty good at packing their kid’s duffle bag with all the soccer gear their kid may need, as you grow older, you’ll need to remember these things for yourself. Here are the essential things you need to carry in your soccer bag to have a successful practice or game day.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Cleats
Western Conference 2018-2019 Playoff Prediction
These are the Western Conference teams likely to place top 8 and make the playoffs. The obvious number 1 team in the West is the Golden State of course. However, there are a few potential teams that could challenge the champs. Here are the rankings for the 2018-2019 season in the Western Conference.
By Jake7 years ago in Unbalanced
