Category: Columns
Hi, Hello, How Are Ya?
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you. Actually, I suppose I am introducing “us” to you. “Us” being the brains ... Read More
London Lightning: More Than a Spark For Local Basketball
I hadn't been to a basketball game in a while. It's not because I don't enjoy the game, but rather the fact I can't stand ... Read More
ParaSport Chatham-Kent – An Open Invitation
Chatham-Kent is known for producing some of the country and world’s top athletes such as: Ryan Jones, Andy Fantuz, Dave Gagner, Fergie Jenkins and Courtney ... Read More
When Safety Trumps Showmanship
We all love to see our favourite NHL players up close. In fact, some players, including Chatham's own Ryan Jones, have in part built a ... Read More
Athletic Injury Update: Sever’s Disease
Sever’s Disease or "calcaneal apophysitis" (a-pof-i-sight-is) is heel pain experienced by a lot of athletes that are involved in high impact sports. Essentially, those big ... Read More
Like CKSN on Facebook and Win!
We did it once, and now it's time for another ticket and prize package giveaway! It's simple all you have to do is "Like" CKSN ... Read More
The Importance of a Pre-Game Warmup
Warming up before a game or practice is vital to ensure optimal performance as well as to avoid injury. There are three main components to ... Read More
Character is Contagious, On and Off the Field
When the 2011 NFL season began in September the Denver Broncos were hoping for a fast start with veteran Kyle Orton at quarterback. Fan favourite ... Read More
Tips For Fueling Up Post Practice and Game
The post game meal is just as important as the pre-game meal. After an intense workout, we need to replenish our body’s nutrition. The most ... Read More
You’re a Mean One Mr. Bettman
I wrote this two Christmas' ago when Gary Bettman denied the move of the Pheonix Coyotes to Canada. Strangely, hockey came to Canada anyway this ... Read More
Who will be the next Norwich Merchants?
I played Junior hockey. I played in parts of 7 seasons, from the time I was 14, until I was 21. Players were paid. It ... Read More
Photo of the Week: WDSS Tartans Win the SWOSSAA Football Final
In place of a column, we're again going with a photo of the week. A picture is worth a thousand words, so the expressions on ... Read More
He’s Back! Crosby Returns to NHL Action, But Now What?
Last year Sidney Crosby recorded 66 points in only 41 games, and had a post-lockout record 25 game point scoring streak. Sid the Kid gave ... Read More
Pre-Game Fuel – Tips For Your Pre-Game Meal
What we fuel our bodies with before a game or practice has a huge impact on our performance on the ice. Proper digestion is the ... Read More