Peter Laviolette is the head coach for the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL. He spent his Sunday helping to coach some younger Hurricanes, including his son, also named Peter.

“Well I think the tournament was unbelievable, just the way Thrashers made sure it was well staffed and well organized. The kids had a blast.

“I think for the NHL to get involved around a weekend like this with the all-star game and bring the kids in it, that’s what hockey is all about. You start out as kids playing hockey hoping to make it to the NHL so you tie in both things, the best players in the world and the kids. I thought it was terrific the way they did it. It was very well run and very well organized.

“Me personally I never get to see my son play. I am constantly away every weekend, and he goes on these tournaments so this was the great opportunity for me to get to spend some time with him and watch him play a little bit, and I feel fortunate to be here.”