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Steve Ewen: Vancouver Giants turn to counsellor to help players deal with COVID-19 emotions
Steve Ewen: Vancouver Giants turn to counsellor to help players deal with COVID-19 emotions
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The Province Hockey
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This is our last year to prove ourselves,’ says one player. With the delays, you just don’t know what kind of chance you’re going to get’
Bablitz is a registered clinical counsellor and Giants brass had him lead a Zoom call with players and staff earlier this week centred around ways to deal with the day-to-day emotional grind brought about by all that comes with the COVID-19 pandemic. The biggest thing he said was that everyone is going through their own thing and you often think, ‘Oh, I shouldn’t be complaining,’ but it’s OK to talk about what’s happening for you,” Giants defenceman Alex Kannok Leipert said.
The Western Hockey League has rescheduled its opening night from Oct. 2 to Dec. 4 to Jan. 8 and now to yet to be determined, with word Tuesday that the league is putting everything on hold until the board of governors meet in early January.
This is our last year to prove ourselves,” said Nielsen, who led the Giants in goals (30) and points (65) last season.
Bablitz is a part of their team of associates and the Giants’ plan is to have him available to work with the players moving forward.
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Bablitz is a registered clinical counsellor and Giants brass had him lead a Zoom call with players and staff earlier this week centred around ways to deal with the day-to-day emotional grind brought about by all that comes with the COVID-19 pandemic. The biggest thing he said was that everyone is going through their own thing and you often think, ‘Oh, I shouldn’t be complaining,’ but it’s OK to talk about what’s happening for you,” Giants defenceman Alex Kannok Leipert said.
The Western Hockey League has rescheduled its opening night from Oct. 2 to Dec. 4 to Jan. 8 and now to yet to be determined, with word Tuesday that the league is putting everything on hold until the board of governors meet in early January.
This is our last year to prove ourselves,” said Nielsen, who led the Giants in goals (30) and points (65) last season.
Bablitz is a part of their team of associates and the Giants’ plan is to have him available to work with the players moving forward.
By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.