The Overtime Diaries

“This is all about our country right now. I love the USA, I love my teammates. It’s unbelievable. The USA hockey brotherhood is so strong … I’m so proud to be American today.” - Jack Hughes after winning and scoring the game winning goal for team USA Forty-six years after the Miracle on Ice, the United States men’s hockey team stood at center ice with gold medals draped around their necks, not as scrappy underdogs shocking the world, but as the best team in the tournament. On

“A uniform is more than just clothes – it’s a symbol of the team, the city, and the pride we carry every time we step on the field.” – Patrick Mahomes. What Patrick Mahomes (current quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs) says in the quote above makes sense. When players wear their uniform, they become a part of something much bigger than themselves. But is it just as deep as representing a team, their city, their fans? Or does it have more layers? Layers that come with contro

Ice hockey and hurling are two sports that seem like they are worlds apart. One is a fast-paced winter sport and the other is a traditional sport played on a pitch in Ireland. Both sports have major differences in how they’re played. However, one of these sports wouldn’t be what it is today without the other. This is the story of how hurling influenced and paved the way for ice hockey. As discussed in one of my previous articles “Bridging Countries: Irish Americans Keeping t