have be raise in canada and i saw this short many time mostly on the cbc . i have see it numerous time and at many age in my life and and each time the reaction be the same . it be a joyous bittersweet and beautifully animate film that tug at your heart . i be sure i have it on some vhs tape somewhere dig around . every kid grow up can relate to the situation and and want to fit in with your favourite idol . the scene and look on the kid face when his mom be fill out the eatons catalogue and his jumping around the room be priceless . i haven not see someone capture that carefree mood of youth on film as well a this little short have . sure i be a montreal habs fan and and that make my appreciation for it more special . but in the end it be the nostalgic look and feel of pond hockey and and the memory of your family tell you that you should be greatful for what you get even if it isn not exactly what you want . and oh yeah and the animation be beautiful too while ) rating positive .