HOPE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE

How does the article represent hope or despair? The article represents hope in the following ways: 1.) The first thing that represents hope is that Conor knows how to win and can bring his experience with winning to the Guelph Storm. The article states “The nice thing about Conor is that he’s been a Memorial Cup champion and he knows what it takes to win.” 2.) Conor can provide leadership on a club that certainly requires it, for a relatively low cost to the team (a sixth round draft pick in 2012). The article states “He will help with his leadership in the dressing room.” 3.) The article expresses hope by suggesting that Conor will use his time in Guelph as an opportunity to continue his hockey career. The article states that he went from “lying on the couch having a nap” to “I’m not just here to finish out my career with a smile on my face. I’m here to help the team and to win. I want to play hockey after my junior career, so this important to me.

How does this story make you feel about the world? This is a positive news story about a Canadian young person who feels like he can make a valuable contribution to society, and teach others the value of hard work and practice and improvement. This article makes me feel good about world, because there is still a chance for athletes to compete and entertain others. I feel good about a world that allows people the leisure time to watch hockey and compete at it. I like a world that gives opportunity to youth and celebrates their success. Friendly healthy competition among hockey teams is important for a peaceful happy world.

If you selected a story about hope what makes the situation hopeful: The Guelph Storm have given hope to an overage player who did not have an opportunity to play with the Windsor Spitfires. The situation is hopeful for the team because they will benefit from his leadership and winning spirit (at a low cost to acquire him). Connor will benefit because he will get a chance to share his gifts with a new hockey club, and use the experience to continue his hockey career.

At what point in the Emmaus Pattern does this event represent? A Renewed sense of Energy and Purpose This article represents this reaction because Conor O’Donnell now has a renewed sense of energy and purpose. He went from lying around on the sofa because he did not have a team roster spot with the Windsor Spitfires, to the Guelph Storm. He has an opportunity to show his skills, leadership, and hockey talent. He may also have a chance to continue his hockey career through university as well.