🏒 Monday Morning Warrior > Play Like It’s Game 7

Paul Doughty
Jun 8
2 min read

Warriors, this week, let’s talk about something that’s happening right now—something raw, relentless, and inspiring: the NHL playoffs.

If you’ve been watching, you know. The Stanley Cup Playoffs aren’t just a tournament—they’re a test of heart, grit, and unshakable will. Every shift, every blocked shot, every overtime battle is a reminder of what it means to give everything you’ve got… and then dig even deeper.

The Warrior’s Ice

Hockey players don’t just play the game—they live it. They skate through pain, play through injury, and sacrifice their bodies for the team. Why? Because they believe in something bigger than themselves. Because they know that greatness isn’t given—it’s earned, one grueling shift at a time.

And Warriors, that’s a lesson for all of us.

You don’t have to wear skates to play like a champion. You just have to show up with heart. You have to keep going when it’s hard. You have to believe in your purpose, even when the scoreboard isn’t in your favor.

What We Can Learn from the Playoffs

🏒 Resilience is built in the grind. Champions aren’t made in the spotlight—they’re made in the quiet moments when no one’s watching, when quitting would be easier, but they keep going anyway.

🏒 Teamwork is everything. No one wins the Cup alone. Just like in life, we need each other. We need to pass the puck, take the hit, and lift each other up.

🏒 Every game matters. Whether it’s Game 1 or Game 7, every moment counts. So show up. Be present. Give your best—because you never know which moment will define you.

This Week’s Challenge

Let’s take a page from the playoffs and live like it’s Game 7:

Show up with intensity.
Push through the hard stuff.
Support your teammates—at home, at school, at work.
And when you fall, get back up. Every. Single. Time.

Final Thought

Wayne Gretzky once said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” A reminder that fear of failure should never stop us from trying.

The Stanley Cup isn’t just a trophy—it’s a symbol of what’s possible when passion meets perseverance. So, whatever you’re chasing this week, chase it like a Warrior. Chase it like its overtime. Chase it like the world is watching.

Because it is.

Let’s rise together—not above each other, but with each other. 💛