Martin Joy

Proud of @Maxjoy8 , spinal injury sidelined his playing career, recovered,gave back to the community,won the national Canadian Parks and Recreation Award for Emerging Leader. Became the youngest HP1 certified coach in NU. Now off to an education in sport and wellness in the fall!

Four years ago I was coaching my son @Maxjoy8 at the Canada Winter Games, now he is here coaching his brother with me at #CWG2023. Team mates for life! #nunavut #hockey

After years of trying to find a solution to our young hockey players back injury, thank you Dr Michael Weber from the Montreal General Hospital for the excellent care and successful spine surgery on @Maxjoy8 in June. Pain free and in a couple weeks the hard work begins.

This is an incredible program and donation, @IAHAhockey is always trying to make a difference for youth in Iqaluit. #Hockey #Iqaluit #Nunavut

Last day of vacation with the boys as they head their separate ways again on different journeys. Treasured the time we spent on the East Coast with family and friends. 2 years away was too long. #Iqaluit #Nunavut #Hockey

First week back on the ice in Iqaluit, everyone appears to be 6 inches taller! @IAHAhockey did a fantastic job of getting everyone safely back into the rink! #iqaluit #hockey #nunavut

The staycation got real, the mud run had turned into a grudge match, unfortunately for me I got my butt kicked soundly by both kids, even by the hockey hair. Lesson learned, don't let the messy hair and laid back attitude hide the competitor underneath! #running #nunavut

Couple things I learned about tempo runs today. I'm 46 not 20, I am training for my next meal, not game. 16 year old training partners are not good for my self esteem and the scenery sucks! #hockey #nunavut #iqaluit

The best investment I ever made, the home gym helps, but investing time with the boys who are trying to be a little better then they were yesterday. Missing the skating but happy to be healthy and safe. #hockey #Iqaluit #offseason #Nunavut

Beauty night for a bike ride with my running partner! Off-Season is just a different kinda grind. #nunavut #iqaluit #hockey @Maxjoy8

"Time and I against any two". Baltasar Gracian. This has been rolling through my mind as we hit pond after pond for the love of the game. Persistence and a shovel! #nunavut #iqaluit #hockey #workingfromhome

The Rink of Dreams, what started out as a weekend ski-doo ride, turned into the best game of pond hockey ever! #hockey #iqaluit #stillgotice #family #nunavut

I haven't used the sleds since this guy went away to @NotreDameHounds three years ago. Physical distancing 101 in the Arctic and still getting a quality education during this prolonged break! #distancelearning #nunavut #iqaluit #hockey

Self motivated or as we call it, grinding it out to get access to the internet! Everyone has different motivations! #iqaluit #nunavut #offseason #hockey #homegym

Last ice time together for the Nunavut boys before they head their separate ways tomorrow. Any journey worthwhile is never easy #brothers #nunavut #hockey

Beautiful weekend on Notre Dame Bay with the family. Forgot how fun the fishing was. Skipper always knew where to find them! #fishing #nl #vacation

I never appreciated the view growing up, but can't get enough of it now. The view from our childhood home in St.Patricks NL overlooking Notre Dame Bay is priceless. #vacation #offseason

The annual trek to the @AndrewsHockey1 Atlantic Showcase has begun for the Nunavut boys! Looking forward to a great couple weeks on the island! #hockey #showcase #nunuavut #education #hockeyhair

Good job Wan!

Great start to the annual IAHA Toonik Tyme Tournament in Iqaluit. 30 teams from Initiation to Midget competing for the Toonik Tyme Championships. 420 players, 200 of them had to fly in to play. Amazing dedication by volunteers to get their players here. #hockey #nunavut #blizzard