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2024-01-14 19:55:46
Last week, the NHL Players’ Association launched the FIRST LINE program to increase athletes’ knowledge of mental health.
Posted at 2:55 p.m.
For Samuel Girard, such an initiative is timely. In fact, it might have saved him months of anguish and suffering.
“It’s going to help a lot of people.” Many people suffer from mental health problems. You have to take care of it. It may come to a point where you don’t want to be here anymore.
“It’s important to talk regarding it. This is big news from the Players Association. It’s going to help a lot of people. If we can save one person in the world, that will be a good thing. »
PHOTO JULIO CORTEZ, ARCHIVES ASSOCIATED PRESS
Samuel Girard
Girard spoke with a handful of Quebec journalists on Sunday, in the visitors’ locker room at the Bell Center. A quiet Sunday for the Avalanche, who beat the Maple Leafs in Toronto on Saturday night, and will do battle with the Habs this Monday.
The 25-year-old defender had visitors; his brother and a friend took the same route as Michel Gauvin/Mike Gauvin, driving from Quebec to Montreal to attend the very optional Avalanche training. But Girard nevertheless took the time to speak in front of the microphones to convey his message.
At the end of November, the Robervalois announced he was taking a break from hockey “for severe anxiety and depression which have not been treated for too long and have led to alcohol abuse,” he wrote in a press release. On November 23, he revealed his decision; on December 31, he returned to the game.
“I needed this break to refocus on myself and my values,” Girard explained on Sunday.
It takes a lot of courage, but I’m happy. I wasn’t going in the right direction. That’s why I made this decision. Sometimes you need to ask for help. That’s what I did and I feel good right now.
Samuel Girard
“A lot of people have problems and don’t ask for help,” Girard continued. Human beings are like that. We think we have to be strong and keep everything inside. But it’s OK to ask for help and it’s OK to talk regarding it. I’m glad I went through it. It changed my life. »
On the ice too, Girard has improved since his return. Like his team, moreover, which has won seven of its last eight matches.
The sample is still small, but following seven games, the former Cataractes has three points and shows a +2 differential. Before his break, he totaled four points, but his performance was -7.
“I really feel he is in a good situation, he is happy, healthy, and he has found the pleasure of playing once more,” said Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar. So yes, I see a little difference since his return, he is confident, he plays well. »
But for Bednar the impact of Girard’s decision goes well beyond the performance he offers his team. “No matter what you do in life, it takes a lot of courage to ask for help, even more so when you’re a public figure. You will be criticized by people in the public, rightly or wrongly, so that takes courage. »
One thing is certain: if there is a locker room that should now be made aware of mental health issues among players, it is that of the Avalanche. We indeed find Jonathan Drouin there, who also took a break during the shortened 2021 season, when he wore the colors of the Canadian.
Girard also claims to have consulted Drouin by text message while he was away from the team. “He really supported me, like the organization, my teammates and my wife. It helps, but it’s my decision, and I wanted to take care of myself,” admitted Girard.
“You always try to know everything that’s going on around your team, but I didn’t know regarding G’s problems [Girard], Bednar said. There we are. As a coach, it makes you think, to be more aware of what is happening in the team. We now have to be even more so and ensure that all players know that if they have problems, the door is always open. »
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2024-01-14 20:14:11
This year the Colony Club in Vienna’s 14th district will once once more be playing from February 3rd to 9th.
After the second tournament of the Zischka ÖTV Seniors Trophy 2024, the first in this calendar year, and the subsequent ITF MT200 event in St. Pölten, the next and biggest highlight of the indoor senior tennis season is already approaching: the ÖTV Seniors Indoor championships 2024 powered by fhi.at, ÖTV and WTV at the Colony Club in Vienna, which start in just under three weeks.
From February 3rd to 7th, the competitions in the age groups 35+ to 55+ as well as in mixed and all ITN competitions will be held. This year there are ITN competitions in four categories: women 35+ over ITN 8.5, men 35+ over ITN 6.0, men 55+ over ITN 7.0 and men 65+ over ITN 7.0. Finally, the competitions for the age groups 60+ to 85+ will take place from February 5th to 9th.
All participants will receive a starting gift and an invitation to the Player’s Party on February 7th. In addition to a two-game guarantee, all players can also use the tennis facility’s sauna rooms and fitness studio free of charge during the event. The closing date for entries is Tuesday, January 30th, at 8:00 p.m.
ÖTV senior speaker Edi Glasner addressed the tournament players in advance:
With the ÖTV Senior Indoor Championships 2024, we would like to once once more offer a great event for our seniors. The organizer will make everything possible that is necessary. But the most important thing for such an event is your registration. Only with your entries can we achieve great cooperation in tennis once more.
I’m looking forward to seeing you once more at the Colony Club in Vienna.
See you soon!
Your ÖTV senior speaker
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2024-01-14 19:47:00
As of: January 14, 2024, 8:57 p.m
Von: Niklas Kirk
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With a win once morest North Macedonia, the DHB team will advance to the main round early. Follow the game here in the live ticker.
North Macedonia:Mitrevski, Tomovski – Gjorgiev, Mitev, F. Kuzmanovski, Omeragikj, Taleski, Velkovski, Jagurinovski – C. Kuzmanovski, Atanasijevikj – N. Kosteski, Nik. Kosteski – Markoski, Peshevski, LazarevskiGermany:Späth, Wolff – Dahmke, Mertens – Hanne, Heymann, Köster – Weber, Knorr, Lichtlein, Uscins – Steinert, Kastening – Fischer, Golla, Kohlbacher2-minute penalties:North Macedonia: 2 Germany: 07 Meter throws: North Macedonia: 0/1 Germany: 2/2 Venue: Berlin, Mercedes-Benz Arena
22. Minute: The DHB team responded to a goal from Macedonia with a quick middle and the next goal from Johannes Golla. In addition, David Späth is now in goal for Andi Wolff.
18. Minute: Next majority for the DHB team. After a little more than half of the first round, the team has the matter under control. Only the evaluation of opportunities can be blamed on her. However, on defense they are once once more very solid and force the opponent to make mistakes in their attacks.
16. Minute: Knorr takes out the whip in the backcourt and scores. Typically completed at waist height following missing the goal in the attack.
14. Minute: And the excess pays off! Germany is now in the lead with 5 goals already. In addition, the Macedonians’ empty goal was penalized twice following the additional player, who was outnumbered, had brought them nothing.
12. Minute: For the first time, the German team has the majority. In addition, there is 7 meters, which Knorr is sure to transform.
11. Minute: Golla with a Golla-like hit! Played cleverly at the circle, the captain maneuvered the ball past the Macedonian goalkeeper as it fell.
10. Minute: Both teams are currently allowing themselves missed throws. First the Macedonians awarded from 7 meters, then the Germans awarded freely from the circle.
7. Minute: Now Andi Wolff also gets involved in the game with a save once morest a throw from the circle!
7. Minute: The initial phase is characterized by disciplined defenses. Both teams have to work hard to score.
3. Minute: Germany resists an attack for the first time and tries to play the game according to its own rhythm. Köster now increases to 1:2.
2. Minute: The Balkan team has the immediate answer with the first attack.
1. Minute: Golla with the first goal of the evening!
1. Minute: Throw in, it’s starting! Germany starts with possession of the ball in Berlin.
Update, 8:26 p.m.: Meanwhile, the anthems are already playing. Then finally the throw comes.
Update, 8:17 p.m.: The hall is now much more filled than it was at the first game. Of course Berlin is reporting that it is sold out today. The warm-up is now complete. The teams will arrive soon.
Update, 8:01 p.m.: Almost 30 minutes before kick-off we can take a look at the two squads. As expected, veteran Häfner is missing and will be replaced by Nils Lichtlein. As a Füchse Berlin player, a real local hero this evening.
Update, 7:32 p.m.: We can now report that France and Switzerland have separated in a real handball thriller. At the end it is 26:26.
Update, 7:26 p.m.: Meanwhile, the matchday for the German team began with a short activation at midday. Cycling, coordination exercises, stretching. By the way, following the start of the European Championship there was great praise from the coach of today’s opponent, who sees the DHB selection on a par with France: “Maybe not individually, but as a collective team they are just as good, they have proven their strength.” , the 43-year-old is from the Sports show quoted.
Update, 7:12 p.m.: A quick look at the further course of the tournament: While the starting position in groups A to C, which will make up the main round group 1 with the venue Cologne, the field of participants in the main round group 2 is already taking on clear contours. Denmark, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Sweden and Portugal will certainly be there in Hamburg. The games in this group start next Wednesday (January 17th).
Update from January 14th, 6:59 p.m.: Hello and welcome to the live ticker for today’s game. In just over 90 minutes it’s North Macedonia once morest Germany in Berlin’s Mercedes-Benz Arena. Today’s game will probably not be a walk in the park, as last Wednesday’s game seemed at times. National coach Alfred Gislason warned in an interview with the Sports show in front of today’s opponents: “They have a very young team like us. “It’s a technically very good team that plays very emotionally,” said the 64-year-old.
First report from January 14th: Berlin – In the second European Championship preliminary round game, the German national handball team wants to confirm its excellent performance from the opening duel with Switzerland and secure early progression into the main round with a win on Sunday (8.30 p.m./TV information can be found here) once morest North Macedonia.
One person who put the brakes on euphoria following the furious spectacle in front of over 50,000 spectators in Düsseldorf was the coach himself. Alfred Gislason called for an “increase in performance” for the duel on Sunday (January 14th) and once once more highlighted the performance of Andreas Wolff , whose outstanding saves at the start of the game allowed the team to pull away with their own goals. If the improvement is successful, there would even be an “outsider chance” for his team in the last group game once morest France next Tuesday (January 16th), “but no more,” as the Icelander warns.
The team captain also agrees with this caution. In the ZDF morning magazine Johannes Golla makes it clear that a drop in performance would suddenly destroy what has been achieved so far: “The game once morest North Macedonia is like a final. If we don’t present ourselves well, the brilliant opening game won’t do us any good.”
In order for the first venture on Sunday in Berlin – in front of Chancellor Olaf Scholz – to be successful, it can be assumed that Gislason will rely on the tried and tested staff from the opening victory. Only the commitment of veteran Kai Häfner is in limbo as he became a father on Friday (February 12). Nils Lichtlein would be there for him.
Will the celebrations continue in Berlin? The DHB team following the opening success once morest Switzerland. © picture alliance/dpa/Tom Weller
With North Macedonia, the German team has an opponent waiting for them, where the coach is the star. Since 2021, the former world-class right winger Kiril Lazarov has been leading the team’s fortunes, first as a player-coach, then as a full-time coach, with Lazarov having to moderate a change following the departure of old top performers. None of the previous top performers such as goalkeeper Borko Ristovski, Filip Mirkulovski or Stojance Stoilov are still in the squad.
It can be assumed that the Macedonian coach will rely primarily on the throwing strength of ex-Bundesliga players Filip Taleski and Filip Kuzmanovski, as well as on his physically strong pivot Zharko Peshevski. The German inner bloc around Johannes Golla and Julian Köster should therefore have been warned. Lazarov is also considered a friend of the seventh outfield player.
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However, the simplest of all constellations for the desired progression would be a victory for the German team and a Swiss defeat once morest France on the same evening. The main round tickets would already have been allocated as Germany and France would each have scored 4-0 points.
A victory for the DHB team would then allow them to fully concentrate on the game once morest the record world champions, when points for the main round might already be at stake. If Germany and France progress as expected, points and goals from this direct duel would be included in the scoring for the next phase of the tournament. With our live ticker you won’t miss a minute of the game. Kickoff is at 8:30 p.m.(which)
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