S6 E12 Rink Closed (it happens)

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges and emotions faced by parents when local hockey rinks close.

What do you do when your local rink closes? Is it time to move? I'm joking of course, but many parents have been through this. Right now it is happening in the Valley at a rink both of my sons played for. They almost closed my home rink during Covid. The emotions run high.

People in this episode

Hosts: Randy Gifford, Lance Alexander

Topics covered

• rink closure
• youth hockey
• parent experiences
• emotional impact
• local rinks

Keywords

• rink closure
• youth hockey
• parenting
• emotions
• local rinks

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Valley, Covid

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