Local hockey moms back Gov. Palin's remarks in her speech

yuma sun ^ | September 4, 2008 | DARIN FENGER

[george76]

Gov. Sarah Palin's critics had better hope she doesn't sick America's newest brand of super hero on their heels.

A group of women in Yuma say Palin is absolutely right, that no one has the same driven bark and protective bite as a hockey mom hustling to care for her brood.

These ladies say they cheered Wednesday when the vice presidential candidate joked during the Republican National Convention that the only difference between hockey moms like herself and pit bulls is lipstick.

"We're fierce, loyal and competitive, just as competitive as our kids," said Karen VanDeberg, whose son plays hockey with Yuma Youth Hockey League. "Nobody messes with our kids. You can dog me all you want, but don't mess with my kids. We're protective - that's the word."

"Mothers are the unsung heroes, we like to be called," the hockey mom said. "The world doesn't realize how much moms do. I just think we're in a great place in American history where hockey moms can be in the highest political office in our country."

Land stressed that people shouldn't underestimate the value of motherhood on Palin's resume, either. Land said that such experience could easily translate into political power and know-how.

[george76]

dog me all you want, but don't mess with my kids

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[PGR88]

There are Hockey Mom’s in Yuma AZ? Who plays Hockey in the hottest place in the continental USA?

Please let me know!

[HokieMom]

It’s cool on the ice in the indoor rinks plus there are lots of US Marines there.

[Old Sarge]

The Most Dangerous Place In The World
Is Between A Mother And Her Children

[george76]

[Tanniker Smith]

For a second, I thought that said “puma sun”.

[PGR88]

Hockey in Yuma - great!

[dfwgator]

There are plenty of hockey moms here in DFW, too. There are things other than high school football here, believe it or not.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks geo.