My son plays out of Airdrie with Foothills and absolutely loves it. He did his first spring season there last year and is really excited for this upcoming year. The travel seems reasonable so far and the other parents were pretty cool. They do use local coaches and I felt the coaching team was fine. I did not notice any improvement in my son's game until minor hockey started again and then it became apparent.
I don't expect him to make the NHL, but it gives my son more time at something he loves. I have told him if he ever wants to stop he has my support to stop. I'm a parent that never talks to my son about his play unless he's had a good game or unless he initiates the conversation, though. Really want to make sure I never ruin his passion.
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