My "world" exists in a place only known to those who have been here before. It is a place that allows me to escape the daily routine of life, to experience moments all my own, yet shared with others, my friends.
My world exists on the ice, where I retain lifelong memories, filled with the grandeur of battles past. It is here that life gives me opportunities to delve into a world only "hockey players" can appreciate. A "world" where anticipation is heavy with fear as I lace up my skates and strap on my pads, knowing fate is in my hands with the stick that I taped.
What would I do without this game in my life, a place where dreams are made? What would I do without the dressing room, the smell of sweat dried equipment and the chatter of "friendly insults" as I prepare to go to "war"? What would I do without the cold crisp air burning my lungs as I skate hours on end, early mornings, late nights? What would I do without traveling of great distances to take to the ice, or the sounds of pucks banging off boards?
There is only one thing to do, and that is to do it again, knowing that I wouldn't change it for anything.
You see, each time I put on my jersey, I take pride on the very crest that means I am part of something "S"pecial, a group of athletes willing to sacrifice individual achievements for

"The Ultimate Goal"

"The Ultimate Goal"

"The Ultimate Goal" was inspired by my many experiences playing the game of ice hockey. It is dedicated to my daughter, Robin,
and all my hockey friends who have supported my "goals" and impacted me both emotionally and physically to become "Superman".
FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART, THANK YOU - Bret "Superman" Beaudry