Kassian vs Desbiens March 11, 2012

Defining Identity

You can’t define yourself by hockey because there’s going to be a wake-up call. Even if you play in the NHL. When your career is done, what are you and who are you? Sooner or later it’s going to be gone.

Kassian Family Coat of Arms

This summer, I’ll be heading out to Vancouver to attend a big Kassian reunion. I still remember the one I went to near Vegreville Alberta, about twenty years ago. My brothers and I raced around my great-great-grandfather’s old homestead on the Kassian farm, and created absolute havoc.

Hockey in my Blood

I have hockey in my blood. My Uncle played for the Edmonton Oilers, and my Grandpa Ed played for Team Canada when they won the 1955 World Hockey Championships.

Not Your Garden Variety Enforcer

Did you know that Matt sang Edelweiss when he was cast in the lead role of Captain Von Trap in his high school musical? Russo from the Star Tribune has dug up all sorts of juicy tidbits about the Kassassin.