As athletes, our sport is our identity. It’s what consumes most of our time. You hear their names and immediately think of their sport. Their statistics, their highlights, their downfalls and how they rose again; but every athlete knows there is so much more to them. There is so much more to me. From the … Continue reading Tammy Jutila: Setting Up Opportunities
Category: Athlete Profiles
Ryan O’Rourke: From Just Having Fun To Winning Gold
This is Ryan O'Rourke's story from starting out hockey to winning a gold medal. Ryan is currently on the Iowa Wild and we talk about what he has been through to get where he is today.
Wes Jarvis: Reaching the NHL in a Different Era
Wes Jarvis is a former NHL player for the Washington Capitals, Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings and Toronto Maple Leafs mainly in the 1980s before starting a career in coaching and training young players looking to make the next level.
Nate Cadieux: Embracing Opportunity
Nate Cadieux is a first year SPAD Student from Winnipeg, Manitoba, who is a centre back for the Laurentian Voyageurs Men's Soccer Team
Anything for a dream. Josh Peddle
I Was grateful enough to get to interview Josh and learn his journey through the hard times of injury, to some of his greatest memories in soccer. His story proves that anything is possible when you have a dream.
Seamus Doherty: From The Pitch To The Track
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down and interviewing Seamus Doherty to tell his story in an article for my Sport, Media, and Communications class. Seamus is a 2nd year Laurentian University student and he is on the cross-country/ track and field team. We talk about his injury, what drives him, and how he got to where he is now.
Dennis Dei Baning: Not Your Regular Baseball Player
I was lucky enough to interview Dennis Dei Baning a baseball player for the Hamilton Cardinals. Was also able to learn a thing or two from his journey that brought him to where he is today. Great example of how anything is possible if you put in the work.
Sophie Tremblay: Skiing is Happiness
From skiing for hot chocolate to competing against the best in the country. Discover how Nordic skiing has shaped Sophie into the person she is today.
Coffee with Coffey: Inside the Mind of a Legendary NHL Defensemen
One of the top Defensemen to ever play the game, Paul Coffey, a living legend in the world of hockey, needs no elaborate introduction. Widely recognized for his speed, skill, and numerous accolades. Today, I had the privilege of engaging in a one-on-one conversation with the man behind the legacy. Gaining unique insights into his remarkable journey in the world of hockey.
From a Small Town to Big Dreams
"The game is one of determination and those who partake are meant to last. My name is Daniel Katic I’m 23 years old, and this is my story."