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Scott Langkow Shares his Experiences with Hockey
Scott Langkow with his son Calder. (Dr. Christoph Jurgens/Submitted Photo)
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Scott Langkow has been on both sides of the bench and shared some of his experiences with the game of the hockey for the Vegreville News Advertiser’s Salute to Minor Hockey tribute.
Langkow played several years in Vegreville before heading off to Portland, Oregon to play junior hockey with the Winter Hawks. “That’s when I got serious about hockey.” The 5’11” goalie was drafted by Winnipeg in the second round, (31st overall) in 1993. Following that he was acquired by the Phoenix coyotes for future considerations and then traded to the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. Then he made his way to the Atlanta Thrashers in the 1999-2000 season. Scott said he played half a season with the Thrashers before spending a couple of seasons in the minor leagues before heading off to Europe. “I spent four years in Finland, and then played in Sweden, Switzerland and Russia. Then I spent the last five years in Germany. Then it was time to return to Canada in 2013, living in Sherwood Park for a short time before deciding to move back to Vegreville where his parents reside. Scott
and his wife Anya have three children: Rylan, Beckett and Calder. Rylan is currently in her fourth year of University. Beckett is playing goal for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League. Calder is 11-years-old and Scott is busy behind the bench coaching the U13A Wranglers hockey team. Scott has been coaching for a total of 8 years and coached Beckett before Calder. “I enjoy coaching. I like to see players improve, having fun and watching them learn.” While some players are serious and Scott Langkow with his son Calder. driven competitively, others are there to (Anya Langkow/Submitted Photo) be with their friends and enjoy the social aspects of the game. His advice? “Just let them play. If a kid doesn’t have the drive and stuff, just do it for fun. If they’re good enough they’ll get to where they need to go. I see lot of kids getting pushed and hate to do it. Becomes a job after a while and the fun is taken out of it.” Looking back on his time playing hockey, Scoot said, “What I probably miss the most is the friendships I’ve made. I don’t miss the hockey so much itself. I enjoy playing it. The bus trips and that kind of stuff. I enjoyed the social aspect of the sport.” He has made lifelong friends through the sport and said he is very fortunate to have a great group of parents to assist him with his duties as the U7 Initiation Director, a position he’s held for the past seven years.
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