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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.