Brendan O’Rourke has placed his passion on ice. For nearly 10 years, the corporate and real estate lawyer has been an active member of the New Canaan Winter Club and its men’s hockey teams.

The sport has been part of his life for most of his 49 years, never more important to him than after a grueling day at the office. “Ice hockey is a tremendous psychological release,” O’Rourke said. “It enables a better life balance.”