The culmination of two teams’ deep runs made this a playoff worth remembering. With their bandwagon pretty full, the Winnipeg Jets took us all the way to the Western Conference Finals. But alas, they had to bow out to the […]
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The NHL Playoffs Part 1
Woke up this morning realizing that once again, most Canadian teams are missing in this year’s NHL playoffs. Then I remembered that Les Habitants were among the missing teams. I smiled, but I will have no further comment. Once again, […]
First Nations mid-season hockey report
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price was the lone Aboriginal player on the ice as the NHL showcased its biggest stars on All-Star Weekend in Tampa Bay. It has been a tough campaign for the 30-year-old from Ulkatcho First Nation in […]
Chasing the dream
My son makes an observation. He asks, “Dad, why are you watching Montreal so much?” My answer to him was, “You know my boy, as a Bruins fan, I love watching the Habs lose and lately they’ve been losing a […]
Cree Goaltender Trevor Cooper Joins Elite Ranks with Lac St-Louis Lions
A young Cree hockey player took a huge step in his budding hockey career this fall with the news that he had cracked the lineup for the Midget AAA Lac St-Louis Lions. After attending a grueling training camp with no […]
The Nation’s Fall/Winter Tourism Guide
Messin’ around in Montreal NHL Hockey The 2017-18 NHL hockey season is just around the corner, with the Montreal Canadiens visiting the Buffalo Sabres for their season opener October 5. The Ottawa Senators will kick off the campaign at home […]
Hockey fanatics explained
Hockey fans have been dormant through the summer months, patiently waiting for the first sign of action on the ice. Every die-hard fan eagerly speculates which new or familiar player will be on their team. The rookies, the free-agent signings, […]
Opening of QMJHL camps signal opportunities for young Cree players
The off-season was short-lived for hockey players seeking a coveted spot on a Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team, including a trio of young Cree players who are once again on the Val-d’Or Foreurs training camp roster. Mistissini’s Adam Cheezo […]
Tourism Guide: Fun activities for Fall & Winter
As the weather starts to cool, some people begin to pull out their Halloween decorations and others sip their pumpkin spice lattes, it’s time to start thinking about ways to stay active and keep the family busy during the autumn […]
“Mr. Hockey: My Story” Book Review
Considered by no less than Bobby Orr and Wayne Gretzky as the greatest player to play professional hockey, Gordie Howe now offers his own take on his career, early life and the upbringing that produced the athlete known as “Mr. […]