Peewee Rep, U13, 2014-2015 (Listowel Minor Hockey Association)

As I drive past the local gym this month, much to Kurzy’s delight, the crowded parking lot tells us once again more and more folks are showing up to restore their somewhat neglected fitness.  The returnee is mixed with hope, relief and urgency.  Neglect has been contained and hurry has become its substitute.  Whose need is deep enough?  Who wants it badly enough?  Discipline, weak will, persistence, procrastination, sacrifices, excuses, levels of commitment -- how will the variables play out in the coming days and weeks to come?

League standings tell us the Cyclones are in 1st place, and the Crusaders are a few points back with a strong hold on 2nd place.  That being noted, it was no surprise that they’re last meeting a month ago, showcased a back and forth duel with Listowel winning 4-3.  Now, the last Saturday before Christmas, the Crusaders would be digging even deeper for a win in front of the home crowd.

The Pee Wee Rep team travelled to Schomberg to compete in the Red and White Tournament.

Kincardine comes to town for a chance to redeem themselves after participating in the Roy Beechey Tournament in Tilsonburg last weekend and not being able to post a win on the scoreboard.  Every encounter with the Kinucks means that in order to compete, you always need to play a disciplined game, and one thing Kincardine never does, is give up.

Well, here I am.  My shoulders are slumped and aching as they support my conspicuously empty head.  As I do my best not to spill my top-heavy glass of red onto the keyboard, I sit before a naked and dizzying screen (if that’s not a mental picture that could go places) I promise you another year of articles that hopefully, if nothing else, will entertain those who choose to lose themselves in my Pee Wee Rep write-ups.