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Use the Difficulty
Adversity isn’t the enemy - it’s the teacher. In hockey and in life, the best players don’t just face difficulty, they use it to sharpen their game.
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I Hope This Hockey Season Holds Something Good for You
Every season brings new challenges and new chances to shine. Here’s why this one could be your best yet - and how to make the most of every shift.
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Ignore Your Mood, Stick to the Plan
Great players don’t let feelings dictate performance. Discover why ignoring your mood and sticking with the plan is the key to long-term hockey success.
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Be Coachable: The Secret Weapon for Hockey Players
Being coachable is one of the most valuable traits any athlete can have. Learn what it means to be coachable and how it can elevate your game and your character.
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The Best Are Big on the Small Details
Great players aren’t just great by chance - they obsess over the details. From edge work to mindset, here’s how mastering the small things builds elite talent.
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A Rival Will Push You Further Than You Can Go On Your Own
Every player needs a rival. The right competitor challenges your limits, sharpens your skills, and pushes you to be the best version of yourself - on and off the ice.
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The Energy of Champions
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.
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You Have a Higher Level
Every player hits a wall. Lamplighters break through it. You have another gear - on the ice, in your mindset, in your leadership. Find it.
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Suiting Up: How Tim Slukynsky Learned What It Really Means to Be a Goalie Dad
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.
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Private Reps, Public Results: Why What You Do Alone Matters
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.
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Failing Is a Part of Progress
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.
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When You’re Winning, They Cheer. When You’re Losing, They Disappear.
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.
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