Clarkson Cup - wrap up

Last night, the Clarkson Cup organizing committee met to review participant surveys and have a brain storming session on enhancing future Cups.

I can say this, the future of women's professional hockey looks bright.  The feedback from fans, volunteers and sponsors about their experience at the 5th Clarkson Cup was very positive.  The transformation of the Markham Centennial Arena (my barn in my minor hockey years and home to many well known hockey personalities) into a first class championship venue did not go unnoticed. 10,000 hockey fans over four days,  including former Governor General of Canada, Adrienne Clarkson and Ontario Premier, Kathleen Wynne, enjoyed the competitive action and personal engagement with many of the players.  Impact on the hockey community in the City of Markham was huge.

The event was put together in 3 months by a small but talented group of volunteers who just love the game.  Many ideas were generated to make the Cup even better for next year.  If your company sponsors hockey, this is where you want to be.  If you are an aspiring female hockey player, this is where you want to be.

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Happy 2nd Birthday HockeyGPS

The HockeyGPS iOS app has been getting people to hockey arenas for two years now.  Version 1.02 was available on the App Store on January 2, 2009.  We have never released an updated version.  It just worked well the first time and for a long time.  Thanks to the hockey community for contributing thousands of locations to the database and for the feedback on the app.

I suppose its time for an updated version.  Many good things in 4.0 iOS.

Skate Anywhere USA

The Green Hockey initiative welcomes Skate Anywhere USA distributors of Super-Glide synthetic ice.


Synthetic ice itself is green because running a standard ice rink takes a big toll on the environment. The synthetic panels are recyclable and last 10-20 years. Their fleet of trucks will all be highly efficient as well as the logistics planning.  Some profits will be donated toward environmental causes.

The more backyard rinks people have, the less they have to travel to practice their skills.  Less travel=less emissions.  Synthetic ice requires no emission heavy ice resurfacers.

Gggggggggggoal!!!!

From one great event to another.

Congratulations to the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the Stanley Cup.  What a party they are having in the streets.  It has to be a great feeling for the fans that should last a long time.  Congrats to the Flyers fans who showed their respect to the Blackhawks.  Like true hockey fans, win or lose, they know how to applaud great hockey.

Fan fever continues with the 2010 FIFA World Cup.  It's great to see many cars with the flags of the country they are cheering for.  Some vehicles have more than one flag.  What's great is that everyone in the cities get along no matter who wins.  They must be hockey fans too.