First Time

There is a Atom A hockey tournament in town this weekend. There are more than 50 teams participating. Most of the kids are about 10 years old.

I went this evening and brought along my camera. This is the first time I have ever taken any type of sports photographs. Although not great, I did manage to get a few shots that I really like. I found it difficult to get good focus because the kids are moving around so quickly from one end of the rink to the other.

Here are my favorites of the evening:

I have several shots of goals..but most of the time you couldn't really see the puck because of all the players in front of the goalie. Here is one where we can plainly see the puck.


This is a save that I really like because we see the puck and the great movement in his body.


Another save... this time by a member of our town's team.


And here is the St-Hubert Restaurant mascot that was more than willing to pose for me several times in the evening. I have many shots of him.. kissing fans.. playing with kids.. this one is a pose just for me.. while the Zamboni is cleaning the ice.