Tag: Hockey

  • Discover Small Towns & Junior Hockey in Saskatchewan with the SJHL

    Discover Small Towns & Junior Hockey in Saskatchewan with the SJHL

    It’s said that per capita, Saskatchewan produces the most professional hockey players than any other province in Canada. Part of that journey for up and coming players is the WHL (Western Hockey League). While the W might steal most peoples attention in the bigger cities, throughout prairies the SJHL rules supreme. The SJHL (Saskatchewan Junior…

  • Canada scores big on having some of the best outdoor ice rinks! [Infographic]

    Canada scores big on having some of the best outdoor ice rinks! [Infographic]

    Canada is synonymous with ice rinks. Whether you’re a pond hockey kind of player, or were fortunate enough to have a father who was crazy enough to turn his backyard into an ice rink (Thanks Dad!), skating on ice is a must-do activity in Canada. It’s one of the best ways to spend a warm winter…

  • Finding Family & Stanley in The Hockey Hall of Fame

    Walking into the Hockey Hall of Fame, located in downtown Toronto, I couldn’t help but smile as I saw groups of fathers and sons explore the depths of this cavern of accomplishments. Bottom lit displays trumped the corner of every room. Childrens eyes lit up at the sight of jerseys worn by the titans of…

  • Watch the NHL Live Online and for Free

    Big news for hockey fans. CBC Sports struck a deal with Yahoo! Canada to begin broadcasting Hockey Night in Canada live over the internet! Live streaming begins Saturday March 13th, 2010 at Yahoo.CBC.ca. Not only that, but the live NHL streaming will also be active through the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs! All you hockey fiends…

  • Backpack Calgary, Alberta

    For those who don’t know, Calgary is the Third Largest Metropolitan area in Canada, next to Vancouver & Toronto. It is fueled by Cowboys, Oil, Tourism, and Honky Tonk Women. Calgary has become the centre for Country music in Canada, some refer to it as the “Nashville of the North”. Calgary has many things to…

  • Backpack Vancouver, British Columbia

    Backpacking in Vancouver is a must for anyone stopping in Canada. Vancouver has a good couple handfuls of hostels, some found right in the downtown area, which can be a great base to start from. If however, big cities aren’t you’re thing, or you just want to stay near the water, you’ll be happy to…