A lifelong hockey connection between two players has led to a rare on-ice reunion after years of shared junior and professional experiences. One former junior standout, who grew up idolizing another, later joined the same team and even practiced together during offseasons. Their paths eventually converged again, bringing full circle a bond built on youth admiration and shared rink time. The story highlights how deep-rooted hockey ties can resurface in unexpected ways for players who once skated as teammates.

Matt Calvert grew up watching Craig play in junior. He went on to play for the Wheat Kings himself from 2007-10 and skate with Craig in Brandon in the offseason, and he ended up playing with Craig for ...