“Parents see hockey through a different set of eyes,” says Belleville author Allyson Tufts.

The Tufts family have been occupying seats in the stands of many different arenas over the years in support of their son Brock.

The Belleville author of Lessons Behind the Glass put pen to paper journaling her experience as a mom watching her son venture his way through the intense world of hockey.

After playing in the minor hockey leagues Brock entered into the more competitive world of hockey.

“He was drafted to the Bulls in 2013 and was called up to back up for two games this past year. As well he works goalie coaching young players along with his mentor, and Bulls former goalie coach Sebastien Faresse,” said Tufts.

For four years the Tufts family enjoyed the experience of lodging a Belleville Bull.

“The community is going to miss much more than the hockey. The job opportunities, the events, and revenue created for non-profit are a real loss,” she said.

Humorous and fun, Tufts’ book encompasses the many lessons she and her family had to learn.

“As parents we think our kids are amazing and we they should be getting a certain amount of ice time, and they should be the number one in whatever position they are playing and all of those kind of things and it’s very hard for a parent to be objective with someone they love unconditionally,” she said.

Looking back now Tufts can laugh at her crazy mom moments, but hopes that the book will help to navigate parents going through some of the same experiences as she did.

“The hockey world is such a big experience, it’s amazing but there is a bit of stress involved as well as far as budgeting and dealing with coaches and all those things,” she said.

Tufts has already sold 500 copies of her book since its initial publish date on April 19 and she has already ordered another 500.

Tufts will be at the Belleville Canadian Tire on Saturday (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) where her book is for sale and a two dollar donation is being made towards the Jump Start Program.

Copies of the book can be purchased from Tufts’ website at www.lessonsfrombehindtheglass.com or from Chapters in Belleville, Canadian Tire and she is also available for speaking engagements.

If people are looking for a great Father’s Day gift, Tufts suggests purchasing directly from Canadian Tire, as the donations towards the Jump Start Program will stay in the community.

“It’s a program that is very near and dear to my heart,” she said.