Beyond Sight, Beyond Limits: Canadian Blind Hockey
Welcome to OMNI Hockey, where we bring you exclusive interviews with unique and interesting voices throughout the Canadian Hockey community. Today, we’re honoured to welcome Luca Demontis, a pivotal member of the Canadian Blind Hockey team and the General Manager of the Canadian National Blind Hockey team, as he shares insights into the captivating world […]
The Heart of Hockey
“Hockey is a sport comprised of community, camaraderie, culture and character.” I’m not here to write about myself. I am here to write about how individuals long for a community that they feel a part of and how the hockey community has the power to allow individuals to have a sense of belonging and recognition. […]
It’s Time to Talk Mental Health
I’m a former Junior “A” hockey player who has started to share my mental health journey publicly. When OMNI Hockey reached out to me to share my story with all of you, I happily took up the opportunity. I grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and played minor hockey there before moving away at 14. I […]
My Journey from Player to Sports Nutritionist
“I became a sports nutritionist to help other athletes avoid the mistakes I made with my nutrition growing up, which ultimately stunted my performance.” As a child, I was put on skates within the same year I started walking. Initially, it was figure skates, but eventually, I traded them for hockey skates and started playing […]
Q&A With Sarah Thompson
We recently caught up with Syracuse forward Sarah Thompson before the start of her senior season. She discussed her hockey journey and provided insights into her remarkable organization, Sticks Together. Can you tell us about your hometown, and a bit about your hockey background? I grew up playing hockey in Ottawa, ON and played […]
What Hockey Means To Me
I have been playing sports for most of my life now and there are two things I have learned: If you work hard, the results will come and just as importantly, you can’t do it alone.