Matt Ward

NCAA Champion / half full cup of coffee in the minors / scratch golfer on the range #leafsforever

[Matt Ward @TheMattWard]

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[Neumann Athletics @NeumannKnights]

What were you doing 11 years ago today? @NeumannMIH

[CJHL @cjhlhockey]

#CJHLNews | @HockeyCanada has unveiled the 44 players from across the CJHL who will wear the Maple Leaf at the 2025 Junior A World Challenge, set for Dec 7-13 in Trois-Rivières, Quebec.

Rosters | https://t.co/hQ4KNSmNpr

[Matt Ward @TheMattWard]

@BizNasty2point0 might be onto something…..yellow shirts for everyone!!!

[Jordan Schmaltz @J_Swish24]

What most young players don’t realize, those playing AAA, junior & college is the National League is a free handbook on what to study and watch what players do. Teachers (coaches) and skills coaches can teach thru video and practice but watching the best league in the world pays dividends. Watch how guys problem solve & execute at the highest level. The game is numbers and colors. Put down the Fortnite, TikTok can wait. You wanna be a player? Watch the game. Study the game.

- People’s

[Michael Kram 🇨🇦 @MichaelKramSK]

It has been seven years since the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Please consider becoming an organ donor. #HumboldtStrong #GreenShirtDay

[Michael Russo @RussoHockey]

Cameron Crotty has been recalled on emergency condition with Jonas Brodin questionable and Declan Chisholm hurt last night. If he plays, it’ll be the 25-year-old’s second NHL game. We’ll find out more on lineup when we talk to #mnwild coach John Hynes around 5:40

[The CCHL @TheCCHL]

he Central Canada Hockey League is pleased to announce the @SourceNation of the month for March.

Tyson Parker from @SFBears is Skater of the Month, while Ryan Gerlich from @BrockBraves earned Goaltender of the Month, Sam Allaby from @CPCANADIANS received Rookie of the Month.

Honourable Mentions:

Skater:
Max Treppo (@BrockBraves)
Fernand-Olivier Perron (@hawkesburyhawks)
Justin Ouellette (@OttawaJrSens)

Goalie:
Ethan Morrow (@SFBears)
Ian Vandenberg (@CPCANADIANS)
Michael Modelski (@PLKingsCCHL)

Rookie:
Noah Paddock (@OttawaJrSens)
Finn Barton (@CPCANADIANS)
Camden McQuaig (@CornwallColts)

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[The CCHL @TheCCHL]

The Central Canada Hockey League and the @BrockBraves are pleased to announce defense Max Treppo has committed to NCAA Div III @ConnCollegeMHKY for the 2025-26 season.

The 2004 born Shaker Heights, OH native is in his first season in the CCHL with the Braves. Treppo currently sits in the top five for goals by a defenseman in the league.

Congratulations Max!

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[Matt Ward @TheMattWard]

@WalterDubas Stick tap

[Glass and Out Podcast @GlassandOutPod]

“We’re working more on the compete, the battle, closing, angling because it’s something that’s been lacked throughout Junior.” @Firebirds' Derek Laxdal on the common underdeveloped habits in today’s player.

LISTEN: https://t.co/BWiOf5JTWi

Presented by @StateAndLiberty

[Barstool Sports @barstoolsports]

RIP Bob Uecker.

There will never be another.

[Hockey Commitments @HockeyCommits]

Grady Spicer (Brockville Braves CCHL) committed to Clarkson University for 2026-2027
@BravesAlumn @TheCCHL @ClarksonMHockey

[The CCHL @TheCCHL]

The Central Canada Hockey League and the @BrockBraves are pleased to announce defenseman, Grady Spicer has committed to NCAA @ClarksonMHockey Clarkson University for the 2026/27 season.🎉

📸 https://t.co/qiehJ9NGYH

[Matt Ward @TheMattWard]

@TheCCHL @GradsHockey @GradsCountry Condolences to the family. The league and world lost a good man. RIP Steve

[Carlo Colaiacovo @CarloColaiacovo]

This guy gets it

[Topher Scott @HockeyThinkTank]

I just got off a call with an advisor's group of players. The message was on resilience and being where your feet are, especially during this time of year when roles are being doled out, commitments are being made, and the pecking order is shaping up on a roster.

And for all the kids out there, I'm gonna say this as bluntly as possible:

Do NOT be an excuse maker.

I have no time, and coaches at the higher levels have no time, for kids that make excuses. Kids who make excuses put all their focus on things they can't control and blame others for where they are - when in reality - they are much more in control of their playing time, role, and development than they think. Their play, their attitude, their work ethic...that determines the coach's trust in you. It's not the other way around. Too many kids feel like their coach's trust is the determiner of their play. Nope. The things YOU control are the determiners of your play.

One thing that came up was how CHL players are being thrown into the recruiting pool and how that was going to make it harder to play D1 hockey.

Well, you can use that as an excuse...or you can use that as motivation to say "You know what, I'm going to have to work that much harder then to accomplish the dream. It's gonna make me better"

I'm 5'4". I never used that as an excuse for any of my dreams that didn't turn into reality. Being 5'4" brought me CLOSER to my dreams because I didn't use it as an excuse and used it as motivation to know I HAD TO work that much harder than everyone just to be even.

And you know what...

I know kids that came from awful upbringings that achieved their dreams. Came from no money and achieved their dreams. Battled career threatening injuries that achieved their dreams. Battled mental or physical abuse and achieved their dreams.

Having a little bit extra competition in the talent pool ain't an excuse. Have some perspective.

What's more important...the things that happen to us or the way we choose to RESPOND to the things that happen to us??

If you're unhappy with the role you're playing right now? Go PROVE to the coach that it should be your role by asking him what you need to do to EARN it and then you better be the first person on the ice and the last person off every day.

If there's a player you think you are better than that's committed and you aren't? Stop comparing yourself to others and focus on the things that you can control like being the hardest working player and most positive teammate on your team.

Life's not fair. It's not fair for everyone in some capacity. Everyone has their problems, their challenges, their setbacks.

If you use those challenges as excuses to make yourself feel better because you really don't want to put in the work through the adversity...eventually you'll regret it. Because you took the easy way out.

But if you use those challenges as internal motivation and understand that yeah maybe this isn't the ideal situation but I'm gonna work my way out of it and come out stronger on the other side...you'll be a champion and give yourself a much greater opportunity to achieve your dream.

I've had it with people who make excuses. Life isn't fair. But in reality, that's the beauty of it. When it's not fair is when your character is revealed and it's really an opportunity in disguise to make yourself stronger and more unstoppable than you were before.

[Sportsnet @Sportsnet]

"He never complained about anything."

@kbieksa3 tells a story about Alex Edler showing his leadership qualities when John Tortorella benched him five minutes into a game.

[Bryan Dempsey @BDemps82]

#17 in the nation….. on the way up

[Matt Ward @TheMattWard]

@Sportsnet @SheldonKeefe Thought you did a hell of a job Sheldon. The results don’t fall on you in my opinion. You’ll land another job and have success. That being said I still can’t say I like the lumber kings, but you’re still a hell of a coach

[Jason Walmark @jason_walmark]

Here we go, living the dream!

[Green Shirt Day @GreenShirtDay]

Today, we mark Green Shirt Day, reflecting on the selfless act of organ donation and its impact on Canadian lives.

We honour Logan Boulet, whose decision to become an organ donor sparked a movement that continues to inspire countless individuals to register; we celebrate his legacy and the lives he has forever touched.

Join us in celebrating the remarkable power of organ donation by sharing your own story, engaging in conversations with loved ones, and encouraging them to register as donors. Together, we have the ability to make a profound impact and offer hope to those awaiting life-saving transplants.

Your support is invaluable. Let's continue raising awareness about the importance of organ donation and carry forward Logan Boulet's legacy through the #LoganBouletEffect.

Visit https://t.co/hwvxEKZuJ4 Register, tell your family, and Be Inspired. Let's unite for life.

#GreenShirtDay #LoganBouletEffect