In “Of hockey, Medicare and Canadian dreams”, Stephen J. Toope argues that Canada deserves to be celebrated for more than just hockey and Medicare, the most commonly associate emblems of the country, and instead to be directed by visionaries, and their decreased sense of humility. Additionally, Toope specifies that Canadians must confront their errors and understand their strengths, in order to further themselves as a strong country, and “grow up” (abstract). Over the many years of Canada’s existence, its citizens and base fundamentals have managed to solidify a society revolving around an openness to immigration, resulting in a rare evolution of a nation that is to be cherished. In relation, Toope expresses that it is a truism that many
My father had made some bad business deals and lost all of the family's money. When I was two years old, my dad went to debtor's prison. A few years later my dad went to the West Indies and never returned. Becoming a soldier, since my family didn't have any money, I saw the military as a great way to get a free education and to have a career. I entered the West Point Military Academy at the age of 18 and graduated in 1829 near the top of the class.
Dylan Kimbleton Editorial Essay 6 3-1-24 Playoff Push Hockey is by far my favorite sport, and since watching playoff hockey every single year, I’ve noticed something recently. The current playoffs feel a little bland and in need of a touch up. The covid year changes added the spice the league needs and since going back to old ways I miss these new rules.. The NHL should change their playoff format to a 24 team format with a wild card round, similar to what they did in the covid year, to increase viewership, enjoyment from a fan perspective, and increase competitiveness during the regular season and in the playoffs. Changing the playoff format to a 24 team playoff will increase viewership.
(106-107) Joining the Moose didn’t halt his love for hockey, yet expanded it, by moving the team spirit outside the residential school, separated from the direct pain, providing essential relief for a damaged child, forced to hide away due to people attempting to strip his ability to be himself. Hockey
Hockey is one of the most important parts for Saul's traumatizing story. It is introduced to him by a priest he met at a residential school, which is ironic as the priests didn't usually bring any good for indigenous kids. He passionately practices the sport using literal feces as equipment which is evidence of his passion. It teaches him valuable life lessons throughout the novel and helps him find a healthy output. Hockey plays a significant role in Saul's story as it serves as a source of hope, freedom and resilience.
They were terrified to leave their families but knew it was there duty to protect their country and help right the wrong committed by Germany. After they were drafted they trained for duty in the Army. It was a difficult time but it prepared them for the war in Germany. The time came for them to say good-bye to their families and leave for Europe. Upon arrival in Europe, they were immediately put into a camp to begin the training they
Almost everyone said that they had learned how to get along and deal with situations no matter how hard it was. Most of all each person said everyone should do something to help our country weather its big or small. I found it very interesting learning about everyone’s feelings and outcomes from serving for our
A community that I have belonged to since I was two years old is the hockey community. This community has had a tremendous influence on my character and has helped shaped me into who I am today. This community has taught me to be accountable for my actions and that hard work is the foundation for success. It has also taught me discipline and to have respect not only for my teammates, but also for others on and off the ice. I was taught to give back to others who are in need and especially to children, who ultimately see you as a role model.
The American revolution was all about freedom and liberty. Characters throughout the story voice different opinions on their idea of freedom and liberty. During this fight for freedom and liberty, there were three main groups. Patriots(colonist against the king), Loyalists(colonist for the king), and the slaves. They all describe freedom and liberty in different ways.
The game has a way of taking away the pains of the outside world. For the entirety of my time on the ice, I’m not thinking about that big test I have coming up 3rd period the next day, I’m not thinking about the huge cliffhanger that season 4 of The 100 left me on. All I’m thinking about is the game, and what I need to do to help my band of brothers succeed.
During my short life, I have not had many life altering experiences; however, one thing that has changed me for the better is playing hockey. Since I started playing hockey in eighth grade it has been something I have become passionate about for various reasons. One reason is my love for the game in general, and more specifically for playing goalie, the one position that holds the balance of the scoreboard. The second reason is being a part of a team. This is important to me because it gives a strong sense of purpose to the player.
One activity that has defiantly created a change in my life is ice hockey. I’ve been playing hockey since I was seven years old. I know that playing hockey has changed my life is because it’s taught me time management, responsibility, discipline, and physical conditioning. One way that hockey has changed my life is it’s made me manage my time better. Every week and weekend I usually have practice on Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Paragraph 2 I really wanna be in the NHL but i also need a side job or something to do that i can 't just play hockey for life when i don 't have games or even when hockey season is over i need a job other than hockey so i have enough money to buy food. I won 't miss any schooling and i will try my hardest.
Throughout the hardships I faced throughout the season, the love of the game, the heart breaks, and the accomplishments and the goals I’ve achieved I’ve learned that I need to stay humble. If I let every failure get to me I wouldn’t be playing NCAA D1 hockey for Post University, I would probably be back home in Winnipeg wondering what could’ve been if I hadn’t quit over the setbacks. In addition, if I let every achievement get to my head I would be arrogant. With that being said being in competitive sports it taught me some valuable life lessons. Being involved in competitive sports has definitely given me life values that I probably wouldn’t have learned elsewhere.
The prompt for this essay is quite simple: write about how your involvement in sports, community service, leadership, academics, and other extracurricular activities have affected your overall character. However, I feel as though this essay would be better if focused on my career in lacrosse and how it’s changed my life over the past five years, helping me throughout the good and bad, the simple and the challenging. Lacrosse has been a part of my life for about five years now. I started playing when I was in fourth grade, simply because I wanted to branch out and try something new, exciting, and a little bit out of my comfort zone.
