CMHA November News
Want to score $1000 worth of brand-new hockey gear from the OMHA?
🏒✨ Calling all U7 to U21 hockey players!
Here’s your chance! We’re excited to announce our
Hockey Love Essay Contest! To enter, simply write a 250-word essay explaining why you love hockey.
Share your passion for the game, your favorite memories on the ice, or how hockey has impacted your life. Whether it’s the thrill of the game, the friendships you’ve made, or the lessons learned, OMHA want to hear it all!
Submit your essay
Make sure to include your name, age group, and team! 🏆 Prizes: The winner will receive $1000 worth of hockey gear to elevate their game! Plus, all participants will be entered into a raffle for additional hockey-themed prizes. 🗓️ Deadline for submissions: by Jan 5th, 2025 Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to showcase your love for hockey and gear up for the season! Get writing and show us what hockey means to you!
TO THE PARENTS WHO ARE SO DEDICATED TO THEIR CHILDREN'S HOCKEY DREAMS,
A friend once asked me, “Why spend so much money and time on your child to train for hockey, or any sport for that matter?”
Here’s my answer…
I have a confession to make—I don’t pay for my child to play hockey. Do you know what I’m really paying for?
I pay for my child to learn discipline on and off the ice.
I pay for my child to understand the importance of taking care of both body and mind. I pay for my child to learn the value of teamwork and being a supportive teammate.
I pay for my child to experience what it feels like to face disappointment—when a pass doesn’t connect, or the puck hits the post—and know that he needs to work harder to get better.
I pay for my child to learn how to set goals and push through challenges to achieve them.
I pay for my child to understand that championships are earned through hours of practice, sweat, and persistence, not handed out on a silver platter.
I pay for the opportunity my child has to form lifelong friendships with teammates who will become like family.
I pay for my child to be on the ice, training and playing, instead of sitting in front of a screen.
I pay for the moments when my child is so exhausted after practice that they can barely stand—because it means they gave it their all and didn’t waste a second.
I pay for the lessons that hockey teaches: responsibility, humility, dedication, camaraderie, resilience, and so much more.
I could go on, but to keep it simple…
I don’t pay for hockey itself. I pay for the skills, the values, and the life lessons this sport gives my child. The lessons that will help them growing into a stronger, more capable person both on and off the ice.
For everything I’ve seen and experienced so far,
I believe it’s my best investment.
- anonymous
COACHES Tips
Creating Offence Using Handoffs and Exchanges
https://www.omha.net/news_article/show/1324183
Developing skills like stationary passing and shooting
Share Your Exciting News with the CMHA Family!
We know that hockey is about more than just the game—it’s about the memories, the teamwork, and the moments that bring us together as a community. If you have a great story, a fun photo, or a special memory from a game, tournament, or any team event, we want to hear about it! Your stories and photos not only inspire us all but also help build the spirit of teamwork and camaraderie that makes our hockey community so strong. Whether it’s a thrilling victory, a funny moment, or a heartwarming experience, we would love to showcase what makes our teams and our community so special. Did you know? Anyone can post directly to our Facebook page too! Simply share your story or photo there, and our admin will review and approve it once it’s been checked. You can also email your stories and pictures to
[email protected] if you prefer. We can’t wait to celebrate the moments that make our hockey season memorable! Thank you for being such an important part of the Collingwood Minor Hockey family. We look forward to hearing from you!