2013-14 Week #8 Rankings Released
We release Week #8 rankings this morning. I'd like to thank all the volunteers who put so much into making these this information so complete and accurate.
Switching gears, I'd like to touch on another side of hockey. Virtually all of us love the sport and most of us live a hockey lifestyle, a lifestyle where hockey is a theme running through all of our decisions and actions as a family. Every once in a while I think it's crazy how much our lives revolve around the sport, but at the same time, the sport gives so much back and I can't say that I regret any of it.
There are a few stories out there that put hockey into perspective. I'd like to start with the story of Matt Sorisho, a senior at Detroit Central Catholic. Matt was seriously injured during a hockey tournament that has left him with life-changing spinal cord injuries. See the Detroit News Video here. Considering giving to the Benefit for Matt here. MYHockey wishes Matt and his family the best as they battle the challenge.
On the inspirational side, Josh Harding is a Minnesota Wild goalie. He was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis about a year and a half ago. For most, that would mean it's time to goodbye to the rigors of professional hockey and for much of last season that looked like it might be inevitable. Josh struggled to find the right meds and only played a couple games last year. He was thrust into the lineup in the playoffs when Wild starting goalie Niklas Backstrom went down with an injury in warmups to game one versus the eventual Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks. Harding played respectably in the playoffs, but the Wild were no match for the Blackhawks. He kept with the game and made the Wild opening day roster as the backup to Backstrom. Again, Backstrom gets injuried and they turn to Harding. With almost a fourth of the season complete, Josh Harding has the best GAA in the NHL and is near the top of every goalie statistical category. He's not only the best goalie with MS on the planet, he's arguably playing better than any goalie (period) on the planet. He refused to be defined by the terrible disease that inflicts him. Read more about Josh Harding's story here.
Have a great week!
Switching gears, I'd like to touch on another side of hockey. Virtually all of us love the sport and most of us live a hockey lifestyle, a lifestyle where hockey is a theme running through all of our decisions and actions as a family. Every once in a while I think it's crazy how much our lives revolve around the sport, but at the same time, the sport gives so much back and I can't say that I regret any of it.
There are a few stories out there that put hockey into perspective. I'd like to start with the story of Matt Sorisho, a senior at Detroit Central Catholic. Matt was seriously injured during a hockey tournament that has left him with life-changing spinal cord injuries. See the Detroit News Video here. Considering giving to the Benefit for Matt here. MYHockey wishes Matt and his family the best as they battle the challenge.
On the inspirational side, Josh Harding is a Minnesota Wild goalie. He was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis about a year and a half ago. For most, that would mean it's time to goodbye to the rigors of professional hockey and for much of last season that looked like it might be inevitable. Josh struggled to find the right meds and only played a couple games last year. He was thrust into the lineup in the playoffs when Wild starting goalie Niklas Backstrom went down with an injury in warmups to game one versus the eventual Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks. Harding played respectably in the playoffs, but the Wild were no match for the Blackhawks. He kept with the game and made the Wild opening day roster as the backup to Backstrom. Again, Backstrom gets injuried and they turn to Harding. With almost a fourth of the season complete, Josh Harding has the best GAA in the NHL and is near the top of every goalie statistical category. He's not only the best goalie with MS on the planet, he's arguably playing better than any goalie (period) on the planet. He refused to be defined by the terrible disease that inflicts him. Read more about Josh Harding's story here.
Have a great week!
