Last week, I put forward a challenge to Kevin Wilson to write a single blog. Not take over the Wednesday slot, but a single entry just to open the possibility of seeing the lessons that all of life has to offer. I told him to make it personal, something that he cares about - but try to think outside of the norm, and look at events happening in the world around him.There's no way that he would have known what he would be writing about last Wednesday - but a great example of critical thought. Thanks Kevin!
"As we all know the Canucks lost to Chicago on Monday night, thus ending their playoff run and shot at the Stanley Cup.
What happened?
Quite simply, they didn’t play their own game. The best team in the league since February 1st decided for some reason that they could not play with the young and inexperienced Chicago Blackhawks.
This year’s version of the Canucks had a great balance of goaltending, defense and scoring punch, yet completely strayed from their game in this series. Whether it was going entirely offensive in games 1 and 2 and not being able to hold a lead, or attempting to be the shutdown team from two years ago and managing only 15 shots on goal, the Canucks lost their identity.
Why did the Canucks change their game?
They lacked the trust in their game and in their proven systems that gave them a division title and a record of 23-7-2 to end the regular season. Add in a 4 game sweep of St. Louis in the first round and that is a 27-7-2 record. Had the Canucks stuck to the winning formula that made them so successful to end the year and start the playoffs they would have forced the Blackhawks to adapt their own game. Instead they are left second guessing themselves, asking what went wrong, and packing up their lockers for another long offseason.
Trust yourself and your teammates and PLAY YOUR GAME!"
What happened?
Quite simply, they didn’t play their own game. The best team in the league since February 1st decided for some reason that they could not play with the young and inexperienced Chicago Blackhawks.
This year’s version of the Canucks had a great balance of goaltending, defense and scoring punch, yet completely strayed from their game in this series. Whether it was going entirely offensive in games 1 and 2 and not being able to hold a lead, or attempting to be the shutdown team from two years ago and managing only 15 shots on goal, the Canucks lost their identity.
Why did the Canucks change their game?
They lacked the trust in their game and in their proven systems that gave them a division title and a record of 23-7-2 to end the regular season. Add in a 4 game sweep of St. Louis in the first round and that is a 27-7-2 record. Had the Canucks stuck to the winning formula that made them so successful to end the year and start the playoffs they would have forced the Blackhawks to adapt their own game. Instead they are left second guessing themselves, asking what went wrong, and packing up their lockers for another long offseason.
Trust yourself and your teammates and PLAY YOUR GAME!"
~Kevin Wilson
1 comment:
Great post Kev! I definitely agree along the lines of knowing who you are, what your strengths and weaknesses are and then having the trust in yourself to capitalize on these to help you reach your goals.
Looking forward to seeing more posts from you.
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