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Scoring Goals – The Popularity of the Wrist Shot

Scoring Goals – The Popularity of the Wrist Shot

This data is one of the reasons why I focus a lot on the quick release wrist shot when teaching different shot types. I consider this information when working with teams and coaches to help them to formulate and fine…

Single Parenting in Minor Hockey

Single Parenting in Minor Hockey

Being the parent of a child in minor hockey is a challenge, to say the least. First, there are mounds of start-up costs, like registration and equipment. Then you need to make time and arrange rides every week for practices…

5 Tryout Tips for Minor Hockey Coaches

5 Tryout Tips for Minor Hockey Coaches

Any hockey player knows that tryouts are an important part of the season. They only have a short period of time to demonstrate their skills, and they must also beat out many other capable players at the same time. Tryouts…

Choosing Off-Ice Hockey Training

Choosing Off-Ice Hockey Training

It’s become common in today’s hockey world, no matter the age or skill-level of a player, to do more than just attend practices and games to get better at the sport. Many players look for additional ways to improve outside…

Nutrition Tips for the Travelling Hockey Player

Nutrition Tips for the Travelling Hockey Player

It’s no secret that proper nutrition plays a big role in the life of any athlete. Top-notch players need the best fuel possible for their bodies to reach their peak performance. However, one aspect of playing hockey that can often…

Why Hockey Players Should Document their Success

Why Hockey Players Should Document their Success

Hockey is a fast-paced, difficult, and very involved sport. A one second distraction can cause a player to be several steps behind or even miss a play completely. It’s a sport that requires the fullest attention of every player. It…

Staying Healthy During Hockey Season

Staying Healthy During Hockey Season

How exactly can a hockey player of any age achieve their peak performance on the ice? Attending every game and practice just isn’t enough. If you have perfect attendance in your hockey league but aren’t active otherwise and eat junk…

Bullying in Minor Hockey

Bullying in Minor Hockey

Over the past several years, we have seen a huge movement to raise awareness for, and help end the problem of bullying. “Bullying” as defined, is to intimidate someone else by using strength or influence, and most of us have…

Are Some Parents too Invested in their Child’s Hockey?

Are Some Parents too Invested in their Child’s Hockey?

Having a child that plays hockey is a big commitment. Practices, games, and not to mention tournaments, some of which can be far away. Registration fees and gear also cost a pretty penny, and watching your child play can be…

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