Cappy’s Corner

It’s been nine long years since the Old Dawgs lifted a trophy, but that all ended tonight as we finally took top honors as the WDHL Champs!  The hockey gods were definitely smiling on yours truly as I somehow lit the lamp for not one but two goals in our 3-1 victory over the league’s top squad.  But honestly our hero was Kenny Schoonover who made save after save after save to gi…

I am blessed to have chosen a life that allows me into the lives of individuals and families during some of the most challenging times of their lives. This is something that I cherish almost more than anything and never take for granted. These journeys are always filled with hope, resilience, determination and love, but sometimes end in heartbreak. And more often than not, there is a “no coi…

It was quite a day on Promenade Ice Centre as I assembled a squad called the “Inclusive Dawgs” for CLASH 3v3 tourney. It was quite a team that ended up accomplishing something I honestly didn’t think was possible. Our roster was made up of seven amazing athletes and yours truly. The lineup included a sled hockey player, two blind hockey players, three special hockey players and a best of all, H…

It was a terrific weekend in Breckenridge with my one and only.  Cindy cheered me on as I joined some of my favorite folks at the Mallard’s Breckenridge Getaway Weekend organized by Landon “Mr Mallard” Smith. Food, drink, fun and a little hockey was just what the doctor ordered!  I’m pretty sure I was the most senior member of the four team tourney and was definitely feeling my age…

You know you’re a big deal when they write a book about you! And “Super” Cooper Tippett is definitely a big deal! Jack Gates may only be 26 years old, but he’s already been a DI hockey player, earned a degree from the prestigious Colorado College, started a nonprofit and is now an author! Jack has been a part of Coop’s life for several years and recently wrote “Super Cooper Wins the Stanley …

It was a social day as I was blessed to spend it with one of the toughest kids I know! Hunter Murphy is a huge Avs fan and also one heck of a hockey player! Some of you may also recognize Hunter as the kidcaster from the December 17th Avs/Sharks game as he dazzled the AltitudeTV audience with his hockey knowledge and natural delivery. Just four and a half months after that epic night, Hunter an…

As the NHL free agency window opened the Colorado Avalanche had their work cut out for them. Wirh salary cap challenges at an all time high the stakes have rarely been higher. As the flurry of signings came in, one especially caught my eye, Parker Kelly. It looked like a good signing to this amateur GM, but it mostly caught my eye due to Parker’s last name, “Kelly”.  Most of you know th…

Up early for breakfast with Dave Pike and his wife Bonnie. Dave has led quite a life that includes owning/operating one of Denver’s first ever sports bars (Zang’s). He’s currently in the fight for his life as an aggressive cancer has spread to his brain. Despite the challenges we had a terrific time talking about life and strolling down memory lane. It was then off to the home of Todd and Sh…

Over the last several years we have been blessed to have Brandon Lied part of the Dawg Bowl. Brandon is a very talented story teller and film maker that donates his time and immense skill. As the owner if Steel Rock Films, Brandon possesses a unique eye that helps us tell the powerful stories that unfold over the five day event. Each year we are blown away by the way Brandon is able to perfectl…

I first connected with NHL referee Dan O’Rourke a couple of years ago when he reached out to me about blind hockey. His father and mentor (Tom O’Rourke) was losing his sight and the long time official wanted to learn more about the opportunities for the visually impaired hockey player. That initial phone call has resulted in an unlikely friendship that has included coffees, hockey conversations…

Dan Grady and Brian Peoples both grew up in Darien, Connecticut. Living less than a mile apart these two spent hours playing pond hockey and eventually ended up being teammates on the Darien High School hockey team. Both graduating in 1977, these two childhood pals even sat right next to each other in the Darien team picture!  After graduating they lost touch and unbeknownst to each oth…

There were some amazing moments during Dawg Bowl XIV, but this one is hard to beat. The Dented Pucks are a blind team with players from all over the country. One of those is Keith Haley from Connecticut. Keith had a pretty normal life until he began losing his sight at age 25. As hereditary glaucoma began to take his sight, Keith was unsure he would ever play hockey again, but that all changed …