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The Best Goal (You'll Never See On a Highlight Reel)

Posted By: Dale Lowe · 3/14/2013 10:44:00 PM

I'm writing this from a hotel room in Kitchener, the host city for this year's Special Hockey International tournament.  I just got to witness an emotional Opening Ceremony welcoming the 32 teams - - many from Ontario and the eastern US.  There are also 2 teams from the UK with us this week.

The theme of this year's tournament is "Yes I Can".  And while I often talk on the air about how proud I am of our local Kawartha Komets teams, it's impossible to find words that describe what I get to witness each week at the rink - - children and young adults alike who are overcoming physical adversity, neurological challenges and social issues.

Special needs is hockey is special.  This video captured an unstaged moment during A Guelph Giants game last year that embodies the spirit of the game.

I look forward to seeing more of these special moments over the next few days.

Enjoy.

 

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  1. susanu posted on 03/20/2013 03:00 PM
    Quite a few heroes in this clip!
  2. ShawnH posted on 03/21/2013 12:20 AM
    okay #2 needs major props for this! as an old dog that got into teaching late in life i wondered wtf with the inclusion? when i grew up special kids went to special schools. now they are in the mainstream and i didnt get it. after 15 years i sure do. #2 has learned that "special kids" are a regular part of society, they may just need a helping hand. you can see how #2 keeps other "normal" kids away and they respect him for it. that is leadership. that is community. that is the importance of inclusion. not just the benefit to the included but the benefit to the includer. compassion, empathy and social responsibility, now those are things that can be taught. #2 is my hero! his coach/parent/teacher should be proud.
  3. JulieH posted on 03/21/2013 04:01 PM
    Saw this on facebook! Absolutely LOVE IT! Thanks so much for sharing such a wonderful event! Hope this goes viral!
  4. Bofoma posted on 03/22/2013 12:44 AM
    #2 kicks ass. The world would be better with kids/adults like him.
  5. MarieC posted on 03/31/2013 07:55 AM
    pour moi le #1 est le #2 bravo
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