The Great Game

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Joanna M. Weston

Hockey season! For aficionados it’s the best time of year. For the players, it’s hard work, lots of sweat, and great fun. What more can anyone ask ….

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THE GREAT GAME

WJHC_055_czech_canada_warmup_3face-off
ref drops the puck
backs away
from hacking sticks

home team
stick handles up the ice                                            IMG_1189 1.20.Emma on ice
for a shot at goal
goalie pounces

another face-off
away team takes possession
carries it to centre
passes
defence trips   falls

home charges goal
shoots
shouts ‘YEAH’

WJHC_065_usa_czech_1up and down the ice
swinging sticks
hard    fast
a save    a cheer

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About Joanna M. Weston

Born in England, she lives in British Columbia. She is married with three sons, Joanna has an MA from the University of British Columbia. She has published in numerous anthologies and in magazines in Canada, the US, UK, and New Zealand, such as Canadian Women's Studies, Convolvus, Endless Mountains Review, Grain, Green's Magazine, Prairie Fire, Spin, Wascana Review, CBC Gallery, and many more...
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