As seen above, many involved in hockey also have a strong religious faith outside of the game. Religion was orginally a taboo topic in sports as most believed that it would soften players, who are supposed to be tough, strong and manly. Organizations like HMI and a large group of professional players, including Shane Doan, Cam Ward, Wayne Gretzkey, Mike Fisher and Marcus Nasland have helped break through this taboo, showing that their spiritual beliefs can aid in their performance of the ice.

       

     Mike Fisher, for example, was raised with strong Christian beliefs and feels Christianity has help developed his game and reach his goals. Fisher was awarded with the NHL Foundation Award in 2012, which is "given to the player who applies the core values of commitment, perseverance and teamwork while enriching the lives of people in his community" (Schopf, 2012). Fisher is an excellent example of how religion and hockey can be intermingled. Many believe that religion and Canada's implicit faith of hockey are extremely different, and cannot be taught together, but HMI and player like Mike Fisher have showen the two can grow together and strenghten one another. By following their faith along with hockey these players have also increased the belief behind hockey as a religion.