In a burst of generosity and wanting to get involved and make things happen, Jacob Poliquin, the unparalleled Vipers defender  suggested organizing a silent auction with some of his works, Carey Price, PK Subban, Max Pacioretty and the great Jean Beliveau. Offering 50% of the proceeds from the sale of his most recent paintings to the LFA to help fund a variety of expenditures (new all-star team jerseys, tournaments and special events), he understands, in his way, the importance of getting involved and participate in the happiness of everyone. The painting of the Habs guard dog at a size of 48x48 was signed by Mr.Price in the fall and surely has grown in value with the emerging career of the CH's keeper. Those of PK and Max at a 40x40 size will probably also be signed by the end of the calendar year. In terms of le gros Bill (his latest) it's 60x40 and like the others is an acrylic of the giant.

Without falling into clichés, the essence and substance of the message that the new year brings is hope for a better world and league. With the arrival of 2015 and the new opportunities that it brings, we must start fresh with the best of what we have to share while leaving behind any negative energy. Without engaging in resolutions simply to do so, lets look in the depths of our being and make a statement by giving ourselves a game plan to start the new year. I wish to all those whose eyes will cross these pages, a real good year, not the crap lifestyle they try to sell us on the tube.

Season's Greetings

Surely motivated by the feedback that I have received over the last few weeks since I started my Franglais LFA Bulletin Board, I've decided to do the same to end this year's news. Mostly because of a lack of time due to the long list of things to do for the league before the end of 2014, but also because I want to give our weekly LFA news a local flavour, not because it's solely used on the island but it's definitely more common than across the bridges on 450 land.

This sunny Sunday is a complete contrast with last week which passed under a gloomy drizzle and inspired prose to match. With the doors of our league open to all, it was only a matter of time until a woman signed up to play. She did not disappoint, winning fans along the way. Like her, I made my LFA season debut after spending the fall in the stands to watch over the games and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the teams. Before the game I wanted to make sure the lads wouldn’t act like cro-magnons and not be too surprised to see a woman suddenly appear in the dressing room, which one must admit doesn’t happen all that often.

As the month of the dead comes to an end and I think of those who are no longer with us, I tought it would be nice to highlight the good people who contribute to the success of the LFA. Much like the recipient of a big award during a gala evening, I do not want to forget anyone as I start this tribute in thanking those who have helped in carving the new face of adult hockey in Quebec. I think you would agree that the work is far from over, but its ambitions and its innovative approach paint a new portrait of a sport that arouses so much passion among its participants, fans and whose roots go deep in our culture and in some way has replaced religion in our society. First of all, I realize that simply naming their names will not be enough to emphasize their importance within the organization.