Darren Russcher 🇨🇦
@grillermonsoon.bsky.social
A footy coach in the trenches. Canada Soccer A Licence. Love helping young local players, Spurs, music on vinyl and bbq. Antifascist and woke. Political opinions shared, as this is no time to be sitting on fences. Proud collie dad. COYS
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A little ramble on youth sport and it's delivery. When I talk about obliquity, I mean to get away from the rigid linearity that we continue to embrace. We generally think "we need to build future prospects!" (IE "professionals"). The words steer our beliefs and delivery.
WE'RE #3! WE'RE #3!
Canada tops Finland 6-3 to claim bronze at world junior hockey championship
Canada tops Finland 6-3 to claim bronze at world junior hockey championship
Canada finished third at the tournament for the first time since 2012, securing their first medal in three years.
www.thestar.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:31 AM
WE'RE #3! WE'RE #3!
My issue with Frankball isn't wanting is to "attack" vs "defend". It's to be proactive at controlling the game state, in or out of possession. We have not demonstrated the ability to consistently dictate either phase.
January 5, 2026 at 8:31 PM
My issue with Frankball isn't wanting is to "attack" vs "defend". It's to be proactive at controlling the game state, in or out of possession. We have not demonstrated the ability to consistently dictate either phase.
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Trump is drunk on war. www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Donald Trump Is Drunk on War
The Venezuelan coup opens the gates to a new era of imperial plunder.
www.thenation.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Trump is drunk on war. www.thenation.com/article/poli...
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Nicolás Maduro Charged With Felony Oil Possession
January 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Nicolás Maduro Charged With Felony Oil Possession
I think it's fair to question Hockey Canada's development best practices. Elite level talent has never been an issue. It's the next layer just below at ages 12/13/14/15/16 that I would seriously question. We look like our collective skillset isn't quite matching some European countries now.
January 5, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I think it's fair to question Hockey Canada's development best practices. Elite level talent has never been an issue. It's the next layer just below at ages 12/13/14/15/16 that I would seriously question. We look like our collective skillset isn't quite matching some European countries now.
Odd seeing other clubs replacing their managers when there are no viable replacements...
January 5, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Odd seeing other clubs replacing their managers when there are no viable replacements...
Losing a lot of on the boards puck battles in our own end.
January 5, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Losing a lot of on the boards puck battles in our own end.
Another fire drill - goal.
January 5, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Another fire drill - goal.
Fire drills in our own end. Seems Canada's D are super mobile but not so D inclined.
January 5, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Fire drills in our own end. Seems Canada's D are super mobile but not so D inclined.
Great afternoon for a big walk in N Van
January 5, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Great afternoon for a big walk in N Van
Just the 22 points left on my FPL bench this weekend.
a man with curly hair wearing a blue shirt looks at the camera
ALT: a man with curly hair wearing a blue shirt looks at the camera
media.tenor.com
January 4, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Just the 22 points left on my FPL bench this weekend.
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This story is missing some important info. For people not familiar with Roberts Banks, it’s a major port south of Delta. It’s also a estuary critical to the survival of the Fraser Chinook salmon and the Southern Resident Killers Whales, which are currently on the GoC’s endangered list.
Robert’s Bank (south of Vancouver) now under consideration for a west coast oil pipeline terminus.
Also sounds like Kitimat is sensibly out of the running, even for Smith.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Also sounds like Kitimat is sensibly out of the running, even for Smith.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Varcoe: Alberta examining possible oil pipeline routes to B.C., including Roberts Bank, says Danielle Smith
Danielle Smith says a pipeline south of Vancouver is one possible route a new oil pipeline could take from Alberta to B.C.
calgaryherald.com
January 4, 2026 at 4:49 PM
This story is missing some important info. For people not familiar with Roberts Banks, it’s a major port south of Delta. It’s also a estuary critical to the survival of the Fraser Chinook salmon and the Southern Resident Killers Whales, which are currently on the GoC’s endangered list.
Le sigh. We were on top and, either through intention or fatigue, dropped our lines and level of aggression. Sunderland start to dictate the game and level. Of course. Frustrating based on start. But they are a tough team to turn over, maybe a point isn't the worst. Feels it though.
January 4, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Le sigh. We were on top and, either through intention or fatigue, dropped our lines and level of aggression. Sunderland start to dictate the game and level. Of course. Frustrating based on start. But they are a tough team to turn over, maybe a point isn't the worst. Feels it though.
Tel looks like he needs a sub
January 4, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Tel looks like he needs a sub
It's been coming. Running out of gas and dropping our lines. We've been 2nd best this entire half
January 4, 2026 at 4:41 PM
It's been coming. Running out of gas and dropping our lines. We've been 2nd best this entire half
Ok, subs finally. Would be nice to get LWB out there or Scarlett.
January 4, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Ok, subs finally. Would be nice to get LWB out there or Scarlett.
Keep the line of engagement where it is and keep up the aggression. Don't let it drop.
January 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Keep the line of engagement where it is and keep up the aggression. Don't let it drop.
Get in Mickey!!
January 4, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Get in Mickey!!
Liking this more proactive approach and aggression out of possession. Gotta hang on to some positives when they come.
January 4, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Liking this more proactive approach and aggression out of possession. Gotta hang on to some positives when they come.
These comms do no homework, do they
January 4, 2026 at 3:01 PM
These comms do no homework, do they
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Also for anyone suggesting Canada is limited in what it can say because of its proximity to and dependence on the US, that didn’t stop Mexico.
"Mexico strongly condemns and rejects the military actions carried out unilaterally ... by armed forces of the United States of America against targets in the territory of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in clear violation of Article 2 of the [UN] Charter"
www.gob.mx/sre/prensa/m...
www.gob.mx/sre/prensa/m...
January 3, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Also for anyone suggesting Canada is limited in what it can say because of its proximity to and dependence on the US, that didn’t stop Mexico.
Odobert back in the 10, Tel out left. Need to see some legitimate threats generated, if not goals. It would help if we played with enough ambition to get them the ball in advanced positions more frequently. Here's hoping today is the day 🙏🏽
January 4, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Odobert back in the 10, Tel out left. Need to see some legitimate threats generated, if not goals. It would help if we played with enough ambition to get them the ball in advanced positions more frequently. Here's hoping today is the day 🙏🏽
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Watch this. Watch again.
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
January 4, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Watch this. Watch again.
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
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