Hockey & Hope
BAC Hockey 4 Hope is designed to be an safe, resourceful, perhaps therapeutic platform for our community to share their mental health stories, and read about others and learn that you are never alone. You are more than welcome to remain anonymous if you wish, but whether you are a hockey player, coach, parent, scout, agent, manager… etc. We all have our own experiences and I know firsthand, sharing your experience will make a difference to someone out there, including yourself. Sharing my story saved my life. One particular tough day, I came home and thought…screw it. I’m putting a blog together and I am going to write my way out of this. That blog became Gone Away Boys. I can’t begin to tell you the difference it made in my life, and the messages I received from others. So, BAC Hockey 4 Hope brings together the two things that are near to me the most. Hockey, and Mental Illness.
Tell us your story.
Happy Birthday, Dad
Derek Hemsley shares a powerful story about loss, and vulnerability.
Mental Illness is OKAY
With bravery, and incredible courage, Ilijah Colina shares his story with mental illness.
Setbacks, Hardships & Comebacks
Former Swift Current Bronco, Dallas Stars draftee Matt Tassone shares his journey.
PART IV – Homestretch to Happiness
Final Instalment in my 4 Part “Pursuit of Happiness”
Part III – A New Rock Bottom, and The First Step
Part III of my Pursuit of Happiness
Part II – Get Your Ass Home; The Moment Everything Changed Forever
Part II of My Pursuit of Happiness is the beggining of the rest of my life.
Part I – Learning to Live & Ignore My Own Defect – Depression
As the anniversary of Jens passing nears, I will share my personal pursuit of happiness.
The Power of Family
Shadee Merhi details how quickly life can change with one phone call.
“Fine, Just Tired” It Changed My Life
I began to struggle with expectations, and the pressure I put on myself.
Brett Pilkington – Notre Dame Hounds Assistant Coach
Brett Pilkington of the Notre Dame Hounds Jr. A team joins me
BAC Hockey Conversation Series – Brandon Watts (P4 Sports Agency)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3IS3Xdoob8vH8kBHY_5uyCwA3nOBdtM9I sit down with agent Brandon Watts from P4 Sports Agency to talk about the game of hockey, the evolving industry and why players have agents!
Dominate Hockey – BAC Hockey
Great hockey conversation with Dominate Hockey & Tyler Fiddler
A Junior Career in the Dark
So much of the time I worried that I was never going to feel normal again.
Adversity as a Blessing
This year I started my Junior hockey career with the Humboldt Broncos.
Relieve the Stigma & Share Your Story
Leave your name, or remain anonymous – either is fine. Sharing your story is what is important!
BAC Hockey Programs
BAC Spring Development
U14, U16, U18, Junior Groups (Begin April 14)
BAC & Dynamic Hockey Jr ID Showcase
June 24-26
Chestermere
BAC & GDI
4 on 4 Tourney
July 25-28
Cardel Rec
Position Specific Camps
July 5-8
Flames Community Arenas
Junior Scrimmage Group
August 8-11, August 15-18
BAC4Hope Cup
3 on 3 Jr. Prep Cross Ice Tourney
August 8-11, August 15-18