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It’s not just talent or tactics that make champions—it's the energy they bring. Discover how championship energy changes everything, on and off the ice.

Every player hits a wall. Lamplighters break through it. You have another gear—on the ice, in your mindset, in your leadership. Find it.

When his son Hampton started playing goalie, Tim Slukynsky did what few hockey dads would: he suited up himself. Just to "get a feel." Here's what he learned.

The empty rink. The early alarm. The unnoticed reps. That’s where greatness begins. What you practice in private is what you’ll be rewarded for in public.

There’s a difference between failing and being a failure. One is a moment. The other is a mindset. At Lamplighter Hockey, we believe every setback is part of the climb—not the end of the story.

In hockey—and in life—success can attract attention for all the wrong reasons. This post unpacks what it feels like when support is conditional, and why showing up through the highs and lows is what really matters.

If you’re lucky enough to have someone in your life who pushes you to be better—on or off the ice—be grateful. Not everyone has that kind of support. Whether it’s a coach, teammate, or parent, the people who challenge you are often the ones who believe in you most. Take a moment today to thank them. Gratitude is part of growth—and no great player gets there alone.

Champions aren’t defined by how easy the path is—they’re defined by how they respond when it gets hard. At Lamplighter Hockey, we believe the biggest difference-maker on and off the ice isn’t talent or luck—it’s attitude. When others break down, champions break through. Why? Because they’ve trained their mindset just as hard as their shot.

Team USA brought home the gold at the IIHF Men’s World Championship—but one of the most powerful stories came from behind the bench - in the stands, even. As the third goaltender, Hampton Slukynsky didn’t play a single minute, yet his attitude, work ethic, and support made him every bit a champion. In a tournament full of big moments, Hampton proved that greatness isn’t always measured in ice time—it’s measured in heart, too.