Failing Is a Part of Progress

You missed the pass.
You gave up the puck.
You took the shot and whiffed.

That’s failing.

And guess what? You’re supposed to fail.
It’s how you learn. It’s how you grow. It’s how you get better.

Every player who's ever laced up skates has failed—yes, even the greats.

The difference? They didn’t let failure define them.

Failure Only Happens When You Quit

Failing is a moment.
Failure is a mindset.

You fail when you try something that doesn’t work.
You become a failure when you stop trying at all.

There’s a difference—and it’s a big one.

At Lamplighter Hockey, we push our players to keep coming back.
Miss the net? Get back in line.
Lose a shift? Learn from it.
Fall? Get up faster.

Because real hockey players don’t let one mistake write the whole story.

The Mental Game Is the Game

The truth is, the scoreboard doesn’t always reflect the work.
You can do everything right and still lose.
You can give it your all and still fall short.

That’s part of the game—and part of life.
But how you respond in those moments? That’s what sets you apart.

Do you blame the ice—or sharpen your skates?
Do you dwell on the loss—or study the tape?

Toughness isn’t just physical. It’s mental.
It’s owning your mistakes without being owned by them.

What We Teach at Lamplighter Hockey

We train more than skills—we build resilience.
We want players who learn fast, compete hard, and never check out mentally.

Here, failing is encouraged.
Because every missed shot is one step closer to getting it right.
Every hard lesson is fuel.

And every player who refuses to quit is already winning.

You Are Not Your Mistakes

So next time you mess up?
Don’t hang your head.
Don’t buy into the lie that you’re not good enough.

Remember this instead:

Failing means you’re trying.
Failure only happens when you stop.
And you? You’re not done yet.