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Problems Only Hockey Parents Understand

For hockey moms and dads, the struggle is real.
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If you live in Canada, either your child plays hockey or one of their friends do. The sport is woven in the very fabric of our DNA and gets many of us through those long, dark winters. But being a hockey family isn't all guts and glory. It comes with its own set of problems.


She could fit in that bag! #hockeygirl #hockeyproblems

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When you have training in the morning, emergency drying solutions come out #icehockey #hockeyproblems #hockey

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Someone got his first penalty this morning... #hockeyproblems

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When a 6'2" 220 lb 13 year old falls on your stick. #hockeyproblems

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Hot outside cold inside...#hockeyproblems

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Doritos challenged #hockeyproblems

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And he wouldn't change it....#hockeyproblems #hockey #hockeyplayer #hockeylife #hockeyboy @penselite71

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My poor baby , his hockey boo boo . #hockeyproblems#gooseegg#poorboy#shouldwearhockeyhelmet

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i hate Mondays! great way to start the hockey season with a broken wrist 😩😩 #hockeyproblems #monkeybarssux

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hit a major milestone today. #hockeyproblems @smithzd42

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#hockeyproblems

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JJ decided to try out the goalie gear #youthhockey #hockeyproblems

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The house smells like shit #hockeyproblems

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Waiting for the season to start. #HockeyProblems #summertime

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Oh how I missed you hockey !! #hockeyproblems #missedu #backatit #girls #hockey #player #blonde #warrior #uhs

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