personal stories

Apparently, the Universe Was Listening

Darrell Hay

Published on: 06/10/2026

A follow-up to “Not a Bucket List,” this story is about dogs, timing, family, and what happens when life answers faster than expected. From Ozzy and Hatty to Casey’s new chapter with Copper Cloud Labradoodles, sometimes saying yes brings the next adv

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Coaching Hockey Is Not Nintendo: Lessons Learned From 8 Pixels

Darrell Hay

Published on: 29/09/2026

Coaching hockey isn't like playing Nintendo. Explore how youth sports, video games, player development, and the human element combine to create better athletes, smarter decision-makers, and more meaningful competition.

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The Next 2-on-1: The Art of Solving Hockey Problems

Darrell Hay

Published on: 22/09/2026

A conversation with Brett Hull sparked a deeper reflection on hockey IQ, creativity, and problem solving, and why the game’s greatest principles continue to guide players and coaches, no matter how much hockey evolves.

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The 12-Month Athlete: How Youth Sports Lost Their Seasons

Darrell Hay

Published on: 15/09/2026

A look at how youth sports became a 12-month commitment, why multisport athletes are disappearing, and whether more training is really creating better athletes or simply taking away their seasons.

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