Glug Datt Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 9 hours ago, rekker said: Not a sissy at all. We all love this game, in part because of the emotions it envokes. Best game on the planet. Period. period. mic drop. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glug Datt Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 8 hours ago, xereau said: Saw him live in Penticton, first shift I knew he was different, special. Kid has heart. No matter its a showcase tourney. You could hear him skating all over the ice. Digging. Chugging along. And his game has grown leaps and bounds since. He will be a full time NHLer soon. ditto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 Could MacEwen be the next Burrows? Though he's never played an ECHL game. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 4 hours ago, janisahockeynut said: 12 years of coaching my kid, driving him to games and practices, vice pres, divisional manager, head coach, assitant coach, equipment manager, hockey schools, 5 am get ups, a billion Mr. Mike's Restraunts, about 24 pairs of skates, don't know how many hockey sticks, shoulder pads, pants, and gloves... And now I have to confess my love to Zack's mom for reminding me, I would do it all over again, if given half a chance... Thanks Mrs. McEwen ( Sniff!) +100.... that's all 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman64 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Wow... even a grown man can say "awww" to that kind of story! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman64 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 31 minutes ago, Where's Wellwood said: Could MacEwen be the next Burrows? Though he's never played an ECHL game. We can only wish.. Burr scored some cray cray goals with the sedins, bar and in, more than a few times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duodenum Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 That's a great blog post, thanks for sharing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post -DLC- Posted March 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2019 In response to the hockey parent's posts....the love of this game is something so incredibly special and when we can bond to a level beyond with our kids over it, wow. When my marriage broke down, my son was 10 and, needless to say, it was so tough on him (I remember the day he came and moved his stuff out and my son sliding down the back door, crying "I don't want Dad to goooo"). Ack. And so it was, parenting was left up to me....I remember it being so incredibly daunting in that moment. Although I'd always known that my calling was to be a Mom, it was terrifying to face doing it alone. My son was in hockey at the time. I still remember that, early on, he was praised by coaches for "understanding" the positions versus simply scrambling for the puck. Was a good, stay at home defenseman and his trophies reflected it. He LOVED EVERYTHING about hockey. I've saved his "stats/numbers" from the time he was about 7, as he started calculating who'd get in, etc. Then his love of the Canucks took over...was named the hockey reporter of his classroom in grade 3 because he followed the NHL so closely and could actually update the class on news. It was his life and, with Dad now out of the picture, it was up to me to jump in with both feet with him. But it was tough....5 am practices with him sprawled on the loveseat moaning "can you tie my skaaaaaates" ("no")...they wore them to the rink wearing guards. Rising costs (huge for a single parent back then....zero subsidies/help). Then, the final straw, a coach from hell (long story, I'd find out even more about his terrible family when his son would scam my father out of thousands...apple doesn't fall far from the tree stuff). It was crashing down on us and starting to be "work" and, ultimately, my son asked to quit. I told him he had to finish the season, but let him. I now regret it....it seemed to be depression setting in more than anything and hockey likely would have helped him through that rough patch he was starting to slide into. I knew he'd miss it (he did)....but it was ultimately his decision and I stood by him. To this day, his "work" is hockey related and he's never fallen away from the game, not even one bit (worked on EA's NHL a few years ago...cool to have his name in the credits). Even met his wife here, on this site, many moons ago. Hockey is everything to him. Us. I really did tear up reading this post...thinking of the "what could have been's" had it been easier for my son to continue. Every game, we message back/forth and I have a standard closing WGTWTC. (I'll let you figure it out). I've shared my stories of my connection to my Mom via hockey here before....but when I think of hockey, I think of my son and how special it's been going through this journey together. To read this mother's words...gah. I felt them, every single one. One last, very vivid recollection: Although we couldn't afford to do the actual All Star "game", we attended the festivities surrounding the event that weekend (so cool) in Van. There was an on ice competition to put the puck into the net (from the blue line or so), through a little hole. We lined up and watched as Dad after Dad tried/missed. Then it was our turn and I put it through, first attempt. My son was so stoked (and proud)....even won a hat and t-shirt for him. I suddenly became the "coolest" hockey parent in my son's eyes. It was RIGHT after his Dad had walked out and it was a bit of a turning point for us as my son seemed to, in that moment at least, realize that things would be ok...Mom would get us through it. Hell, she just scored in that little hole and got me this awesome swag! I love this thread/story. It truly reminds me that "we are all Canucks" and share something that goes beyond just our team winning/losing. It's about the love of this great game and how it brings us together as we share our stories. Thank you, Mrs. Mac...you are a real gem. Although most won't get to experience the "my son is in the NHL" part...a huge feat....the experiences this game brings occupy huge portions of our hearts. Our history is here... 8 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman64 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 On 3/6/2019 at 10:47 AM, debluvscanucks said: In response to the hockey parent's posts....the love of this game is something so incredibly special and when we can bond to a level beyond with our kids over it, wow. When my marriage broke down, my son was 10 and, needless to say, it was so tough on him (I remember the day he came and moved his stuff out and my son sliding down the back door, crying "I don't want Dad to goooo"). Ack. And so it was, parenting was left up to me....I remember it being so incredibly daunting in that moment. Although I'd always known that my calling was to be a Mom, it was terrifying to face doing it alone. My son was in hockey at the time. I still remember that, early on, he was praised by coaches for "understanding" the positions versus simply scrambling for the puck. Was a good, stay at home defenseman and his trophies reflected it. He LOVED EVERYTHING about hockey. I've saved his "stats/numbers" from the time he was about 7, as he started calculating who'd get in, etc. Was named the hockey reporter of his classroom in grade 3 because he followed it so closely and could actually update the class on news. It was his life and, with Dad now out of the picture, it was up to me to jump in with both feet with him. But it was tough....5 am practices with him sprawled on the loveseat moaning "can you tie my skaaaaaates" ("no")...they wore them to the rink wearing guards. Rising costs (huge for a single parent back then....zero subsidies/help). Then, the final straw, a coach from hell (long story, I'd find out even more about his terrible family when his son would scam my father out of thousands...apple doesn't fall far from the tree stuff). It was crashing down on us and starting to be "work" and, ultimately, my son asked to quit. I told him he had to finish the season, but let him. I now regret it....it seemed to be depression setting in more than anything and hockey likely would have helped him through that rough patch he was starting to slide into. I knew he'd miss it (he did)....but it was ultimately his decision and I stood by him. To this day, his "work" is hockey related and he's never fallen away from the game, not even one bit (worked on EA's NHL a few years ago...cool to have his name in the credits). Even met his wife here, on this site, many moons ago. Hockey is everything to him. Us. I really did tear up reading this post...thinking of the "what could have been's" had it been easier for my son to continue. Every game, we message back/forth and I have a standard closing WGTWTC. (I'll let you figure it out). I've shared my stories of my connection to my Mom via hockey here before....but when I think of hockey, I think of my son and how special it's been going through this journey together. To read this mother's words...gah. I felt them, every single one. One last, very vivid recollection: Although we couldn't afford to do the actual All Star "game", we attended the festivities surrounding the event that weekend (so cool) in Van. There was an on ice competition to put the puck into the net (from the blue line or so), through a little hole. We lined up and watched as Dad after Dad tried/missed. Then it was our turn and I put it through, first attempt. My son was so stoked (and proud)....even won a hat and t-shirt for him. I suddenly became the "coolest" hockey parent in my son's eyes. It was RIGHT after his Dad had walked out and it was a bit of a turning point for us as my son seemed to, in that moment at least, realize that things would be ok...Mom would get us through it. Hell, she just scored in that little hole and got me this awesome swag! I love this thread/story. It truly reminds me that "we are all Canucks" and share something that goes beyond just our team winning/losing. It's about the love of this great game and how it brings us together as we share our stories. Thank you, Mrs. Mac...you are a real gem. Although most won't get to experience the "my son is in the NHL" part...a huge feat....the experiences this game brings occupy huge portions of our hearts. Our history is here... Well felt your heart in that one debs *hug* 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 Congrats to Zack on his first NHL goal! and on Alex Burrows night too! Similar levels of determination in those two guys 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman64 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 (edited) On 3/4/2019 at 9:44 PM, Where's Wellwood said: Zack MacEwen's mom started a hockey blog today and her first post is fantastic. I think we have our best hockey mom since Beth Bartkowski! https://jmmacewen3.wixsite.com/website/single-post/2019/03/04/My-Son-Is-Actually-in-the-NHL Bet she's happy tonight... Big Mac pots one and at Burr's night of all nights! WTG Zack! somehow after watching a few youtube vids of his play in the minors, i knew he had a serious shot at the nhl if he kept at it and as he started to light it up down in the minors and playing a better D game, as it's been done by Bo and AG before him, work on his defensive game complimenting a good offensive side, into a all around dependable threat is working out. Do i believe he will only get better? Absolutely! IMO, Zack shows signs of Burr and his emotional game when he gets going, as soon as he gets more and more consistant, he'll go from reigning dark horse, to an nhl regular power forward with the right guidance from Rous. He still has some maturing to do but definately on the right track. Omg lol that made me get all misty eyed reading that, Mrs Mac... thanks! Edited December 4, 2019 by iceman64 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
189lb enforcers? Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Always happy for these guys when they get the nod, it’s such a monumental moment for everyone connected to them and the quest/story. Even the draft can make me feel emotional for the situation at hand. Its so &^@#ing hard to get drafted, let alone get to play even a single game in the NHL. Like when a team wins the Cup, regardless of who it is, we all have a deep appreciation for the work that went into that moment, going right back to the first practice as a boy at 6am in a rink so cold, it’s foggy in there. The mom stories are good. So are the dad ones. I liked the story and the sight when Stevens skated the Cup over to the glass and held it up towards his dad, wayyy up there, and just kind of stood there frozen in the moment. That bond is what I find behind all competitive hockey stories. Those moments haunt my hockey heart. I’m not sure this kid has the stuff to be much of an NHLer, but that shouldn’t take away from how awesome it is to realize your dream of playing in the NHL. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ey40 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 I hope some day, someone will start a topic "MacEwen, Do we really need him?" and then Zack makes the Burrows 2.0. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 (edited) This is awesome. Thanks for posting this. I think i just became a huge zack fan! The kid has been great so far. Happy for him and his Fam. Edited December 5, 2019 by cuporbust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 (edited) On 3/5/2019 at 10:45 AM, debluvscanucks said: Hockey moms are awesome, I already love this woman. And am having to hide tears as I sit at my desk at work. Me too deb. Dammit why are my eyes leaking! Lol. What a great read . Having a son thay is 4 , this hit home . I dont care if he ever plays in the NHL, but reading this really made my day. Edited December 5, 2019 by cuporbust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 2 goal game from MacEwen! First multi-goal game of his career! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCNeil Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Your son is a &^@#ing beast ma'am 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Where's Wellwood Posted March 7, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 7, 2020 Juliana's most recent blog post is about Zack's first NHL goal back in December https://jmmacewen3.wixsite.com/website/single-post/2019/12/05/He-ShootsHe-ScorI-Mean-Tips-It-In Quote He Shoots...He Scor...I Mean Tips It In! December 5, 2019 | Juliana MacEwen December 3, 2019 is another day for the memory books! Zack scored his first ever goal in the NHL! I have a hard time letting that actually sink in. My son who has dreamed since he was 5 years old of playing in the NHL, actually got there and scored his first goal! The events leading up to this point are so many but I will start with going back to Sunday afternoon. On Sunday, our grand daughter Phia was baptized. So as our family always likes to do we had a little celebration after the baptism. I was sitting there thinking that it was so nice having the family together, well except that we didn't have Zack there. This would be the second thing in his big brother's life that he had to miss. The first being his wedding because he was at the Canucks training camp and now the baptism of his niece. Being a hockey player means that you unfortunately have to miss many important family events. We of course did our part with sending videos and pictures so that Zack could feel like he was part of it! However, sometimes all the pictures and videos just aren't enough. As I am sitting there at the party I get a text from Zack. I could tell that he was a little sad that he was missing Phia's baptism. He eventually made a comment that it would be great if someone could come out to Vancouver for a few days. This broke my heart. I knew Craig or I couldn't go because of work commitments. But as we were chatting about it, we realized that Kurt could go! This would be awesome because Kurt didn't get to go to Vancouver last year when Zack made his NHL debut, so he could go spend some time with his brother and get to see a game. The flight planning began and Kurt was on a plane Tuesday morning. Everyone was excited, especially this mama knowing that her boys were going to get to spend some much needed quality time together! Tuesday night rolls around and Kurt arrives at the rink. For us, it was just like being there because he was sending us pictures, videos and snap chats documenting not only seeing his brother play, but this was his very first NHL game ever! Before the game, as I do before every game I sent Zack a good luck text. But this one was a little different. I mentioned to him how special tonight was going to be as the team celebrated Alex Burrows, an undrafted guy who was endeared by coaches, fellow teammates and fans because of his work ethic and determination to be the best player he could be. I told Zack that I see so many of the same traits in him and that he should take this all in and use Alex's story as something to aspire to. So the game starts and Craig and I are watching from our living room, making our usual comments, like..."Can you believe we are watching Zack play in the NHL?" to, "That was a great shift." and of course, "Great hit"! Just to name a few! You could tell that every one of the Canucks were inspired as they all came out blazing and we were all over the Senators. With roughly two minutes left, Zack and his linemates (Eriksson and Schaller) were having a great shift and did a great job on the forecheck to retrieve the puck. As the puck goes to the point, Zack goes to his happy place, in front of the net to screen the goalie. Benn takes a shot and it doesn't get through, but the Canucks retrieve the puck once again and it comes back to Benn for another shot from the point. This time the shot gets through and Zack tips it in and Pandemonium begins! Craig and I are jumping up and down in our living room, giving each other high fives, I'm crying and my phone starts blowing up! We see the smile on Zack's face and his celly was just so perfect! We even got to hear the announcement of his goal because Kurt recorded it for us! As we are watching him go through the line and high-five his teammates, I notice at the end that he points to someone with a big smile. I ask him afterwards who he was pointing at and he says, "Demmer". It was icing on the cake that Thatcher was in the net when Zack scored his first goal. These two have been teammates and roommates in Utica, but most importantly they are great friends. And to add to an already great night, Thatcher made 40 saves and had a record night for himself! Needless to say, me and Danielle (Thatcher's mom) had a great chat about our boys after that game! Thankfully the goal happened close to the end of the 1st period, because I spent the whole intermission reading/posting/answering texts, tweets, FB messages, emails, and phone calls. It was great to see that so many people stayed up late on a Tuesday night to watch the game! To say I was overwhelmed is an understatement. So many people, many we know and so many we don't, sent us messages of congratulations. Here are just a few: Nobody will ever truly understand how thankful I am for all of the support shown to Zack on his incredible journey. Every message I receive is very special to me and it really solidifies that there is a special community that surrounds hockey in Canada. That community expects great things from it's NHL players, sometimes to a fault, so when I get to witness first hand the pride and happiness shown to my son, it absolutely means the world to me. Finally, a little message to Phia, "Uncle Zack might not have been able to make it to your Baptism but I know that he really wanted to be there. The only consolation is that he got to score the biggest goal of his life for your Daddy!" 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItalianCanuck1 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 (edited) Keep him in the lineup. He brings energy and passion this team needs in this situation. Hope he can become the unsung hero in this playoff race. Edited March 7, 2020 by ItalianCanuck1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, ItalianCanuck1 said: Keep him in the lineup. He brings energy and passion this team needs in this situation. Hope he can become the unsung hero in this playoff race. As soon as one of Beagle / Leivo / Boeser returns, it better be Eriksson that comes out of the lineup. Having Toffoli/Boeser/Virtanen/Leivo/MacEwan down the right side is enough speed and size for a nice playoff push. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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