The Real Hockey Song(2025)

 The Real Hockey Song 2025

(To the tune of Stompin’ Tom Connors' classic!)

Verse 1:

Hello down south, let’s hear you pout,

Canada won tonight!

Tension grows, the whistle blows,

And we put up one hell of a fight.

The goalie’s shook, Trump’s off the hook,

He thought we’d bow and kneel—

But we just scored, now hear us roar,

‘Cause hockey’s Canada’s deal!

Chorus:

Oh! The good ol' hockey game

Is the best game you can name,

And the best game you can name

Is the good ol’ hockey game!

Verse 2:

Skates flash past, we’re built to last,

The red and white shine bright.

Trudeau’s there, fixing his hair,

Governor? Yeah, right!

We storm the crease, like bumblebees,

And shut the White House door—

Sorry Don, the puck’s in, son—

We own this frozen war!

(Repeat Chorus)

Verse 3:

Final play, the puck won’t stay,

The crowd begins to scream—

Then one quick flick, oh what a trick!

Canada takes the dream.

Now shake our hands, respect the land,

And take that "51"—

We’ll keep our pride, our game, our ice—

Because we already won!

(Repeat Chorus x2)

Message to Every Hockey Player on the Ice:

 Message to Every Hockey Player on the Ice:

What happened in the recent Canada vs. USA game is not just a moment in a sports rivalry. It's a reminder that every action on that ice has a ripple effect—especially on young, up-and-coming players who watch and learn from you.

For those kids waking up at 5 am to hit the rink before school, you are their heroes. They see your passion, your toughness, your drive to win. But they also see the fights, the hostility, and the anger. What message are we sending when we let the competition turn into a spectacle of hatred?

We must remember that every player on that ice is a role model. You have the power to inspire greatness—not just through skill, but through how you carry yourselves. Respect for the game, for each other, and for the fans who support you is essential.

Young players look up to you. They imitate you. So think about the example you’re setting, not just for the moment, but for the next generation of athletes. The little ones who dream of following in your footsteps deserve better than to see hate on the ice. Let’s be better. Let’s show them what true sportsmanship looks like.

We can be fierce competitors without crossing the line. Let’s honor the game. Let’s play with integrity. For the fans. For the kids. For the future of the sport we love.

R.I.P Stompin' Tom

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When I was a kid...we lived between Hope and Yale and we only got channel 2...the good ole' CBC. There wasn't too much choice.

 I basically memorized everything that was on that channel and a lot of the commercials too! ;).

Sunday night was the highlight with Walt Disney. I remember I would love to come home from school and watch Get Smart...with agent 99, I was just telling Angel about that the other day. M.A.S.H was another favorite of mine.

 On Saturday Night was of course Hockey Night in Canada. And there was Stomping Tom Connor, I think his show was on at 10 pm on Saturday night, I could be wrong...but I remember watching him a lot and I liked him a lot. He definitely was entertaining. He imprinted me. So when I heard tonight that he had passed away it made me sad.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stompin%27_Tom_Connors
Charles Thomas "Stompin' Tom" Connors, OC (February 9, 1936 – March 6, 2013) was one of Canada's most prolific and well-known country and folk singers. Focusing his career exclusively on his native Canada, Connors is credited with writing more than 300 songs and has released four dozen albums, with total sales of nearly 4 million copies.^[1] Connors died at age 77 in his home in Peterborough, Ontario on March 6, 2013, from natural causes.^[2][3][4]


My little girl didn't know who he was, so I looked up a few videos on YouTube. See below. She also didn't know why he was called Stomping Tom, so I read her this from Wikipedia.

Nickname

Connors' habit of stomping the heel of his left boot to keep rhythm earned him the nickname "that stompin' guy", or "Stomper". It wasn't until Canada's 100th birthday, July 1, 1967, that the name Stompin' Tom Connors was first used, when Boyd MacDonald, a waiter at the King George Tavern in Peterborough, Ontario introduced Tom on stage.^[6] 

Based on an enthused audience reaction to it, Tom had it officially registered in Ontario as Stompin' Tom Ltd. the following week. Various stories have circulated about the origin of the foot stomping, but it's generally accepted that he did this to keep a strong tempo for his guitar playing — especially in the noisy bars and beer joints where he frequently performed. 

After numerous complaints about damaged stage floors, Tom began to carry a piece of plywood that he stomped even more vigorously than before. The "stompin' " board has since become one of his trademarks. 

After stomping a hole in the wood, he would pick it up and show it to the audience (accompanied by a joke about the quality of the local lumber) before calling for a new one. 

It was reported that when asked about his "stompin' board", Tom replied, "it's just a stage I'm going through". Stompin' Tom periodically auctioned off his "stompin' boards" for charity, with the latest board selling for $15,000.^[7]

And so I thought it would be nice to share a few of his videos here.

R.I. P. Stomping Tom, thank you for all your wonderful songs that made me smile and entertained me and so many others.

Wall of Vancity Love by Tracey Falk

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Wow! This brought tears to my eyes. We were going to go downtown yesterday to sign the wall but I just thought it might be too much for my little girl, so we went for a walk instead. I do want to go down soon and see it. What a fabulous art work of LOVE! Well done Vancouverites! Well done! 

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Today, in reaction to the disgusting scene last night in Vancouver, the real Vancouver has taken to the streets. Cleaning up the mess, giving out hugs, and, powerfully, filling every boarded up broken window downtown with words upon words upon words.

People, this is my Vancouver.

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About Tracey Falk

I'm a teacher by education, a graphic designer by profession, a reader by obsession, a writer because it's a form of therapy/prayer and a photographer because, well, it can be a fascinating expression of everything around and about us. I live in Vancouver Canada where I'm surrounded by a company of artistic/truth-seeking/beauty-personifying friends who constantly inspire me with their courage. I love this beautiful city. I am trying to learn Stillness - I believe the truth of who we are is found in Quiet. I am also trying to learn Action - I believe knowledge and awareness can come swiftly through movement. These are not opposing beliefs, both dial down to focus and intention.

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If I have a mandate at all it comes from one of my favourite American writers, Annie Dillard, who conveyed a truth in a way that I realized one day I could not ignore. She said:

“You were made and set here to give voice to this, your own astonishment”.
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Be well everyone.
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Sound of Vancouver after Canucks WIN!!

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 This so COOL! You have to hear it for yourself. I have to figure out how to do this, because it sounds very similar here in Kits. 
http://soundcloud.com/johnbollwitt/sounds-of-downtown-vancouver#