Photo Story – A day in the life of a minor hockey player
Robert McKay, 13, of the Swat Ice Hawks peewee hockey team prepares for his gold metal game against the Knights of Columbus Shock in his home in Edmonton on January 23, 2010 for Edmonton Minor Hockey Week. Ice Hawks won 5-2. (Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal).
Robert slaps a few pucks in his basement as part of his regular routine before going to compete.
Coach Ken LeBlanc of the Swat Ice Hawks gives a pep talk to his team.
Robert celebrates scoring a goal in the first 10-seconds of the game.
Robert celebrates scoring his second goal of the game.
Swat Ice Hawks Robert McKay’s parents Peter Toth and Kathy McKay cheer on their son.
The Swat Ice Hawks celebrate their 5-2 victory over the Knights of Columbus Shock for the gold metal peewee zaozirny game at Kinsmen Arena in Edmonton on January 23, 2010 for Edmonton Minor Hockey Week. (Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal).
Swat Ice Hawks Robert McKay’s mother Kathy photographs the team posing with their gold metals and trophy after defeating the Knights of Columbus Shock at Kinsmen Arena in Edmonton on January 23, 2010 for Edmonton Minor Hockey Week. Ice Hawks won 5-2. (Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal).
Swat Ice Hawks assistant coach Bernie Ferbey congratulates Robert McKay on his two goals.
Swat Ice Hawks Nicholas Zolkavich, right, and Mathew Kennedy celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Knights of Columbus Shock 5-2 during the gold metal peewee zaozirny game at Kinsmen Arena in Edmonton on January 23, 2010. (Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal).
Swat Ice Hawks Peter McKay walks away from Kinsmen Arena with his dad Peter Toth after scoring two goals and defeating the Knights of Columbus Shock during the gold metal peewee zaozirny game at Kinsmen Arena in Edmonton on January 23, 2010. Ice Hawks won 5-2. (Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal).