Flex Points and Kick Return Technology
How can and does it benefit players? Is it the type of shot taken? Is it a players’ particular body position? Is it where a player locates their bottom hand consistently? There’s a lot more to it, but in a…
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How Minor Hockey is Adapting with Covid-19
Every year as the dog days of summer fade and the leaves begin to turn colors, the excitement over the upcoming hockey seasons begins to intensify. Whether it is for the NHL season which usually begins in October or minor…
6 Things to Consider when Choosing a Hockey Instructor
Looking to improve your child’s hockey skills without needing to wait for the weekly team practice? Consider hiring a hockey instructor! Also known as a skills coach, a hockey instructor is someone who hosts either one-on-one or group hockey training…
Hockey Drill – Multiple Shots and Elements
Multiple Shots & Elements Drill – D Retrieve a spotted Puck. On the whistle, the forward (blue) leaves with a puck and skates towards the D (red) letting the D come up and then pivots to backwwards. The forward passes…
Coaching your Own Child in Minor Hockey
Coaching Your Own Child in Minor Hockey: Pros and Cons Minor hockey is an exciting sport not only for the children playing but also for the parents of the players. Fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters can all be part of…
Hockey Equipment Costs Today
Hockey has always been a difficult sport to get involved with thanks to the high costs of equipment and barriers to league registrations. When compared with something like soccer or basketball, where the most important items are a ball and…
Hockey Shooting Drill – Cross Ice Pass Accelerate through Neutral Zone
Hockey Shooting Drill Description On the whistle, opposite adjacent players (green) skate along the blue line and pass (pass 1) to the players (blue) on the other side. Green players proceed to turn up the ice, accelerating through the neutral…
Choosing the Right Hockey Stick
In my opinion, a players’ hockey stick should be viewed as an extension of their body. Players, especially at the professional level, can be very ‘picky’ as they should be since everyone has specific personal preferences. It is after all,…
How Hockey Players Can Stay Sharp Amidst the COVID Crisis
Industries across the world have been hit hard by the effects of the worldwide COVID outbreak, and sports are no exception. All major and minor sports leagues in North America have suspended play and are uncertain as to when we…
The Impact of COVID-19 on the NHL
The world has been changed forever by the COVID-19 pandemic, and every part of our lives are likely to be affected in some way. The unfortunate reality of the highly contagious virus is that most of us have had to…
