Siblings in Hockey – Parent Survival Tips
Hockey is a great sport for your child to be involved in! Not only is it a lot of fun, but it will keep them fit and they will likely make some great friends along the way. Unfortunately, ice hockey…
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Team Building for Hockey Players
An aspect of Minor Hockey coaching that is often overlooked is the importance of having a cohesive team that respects each other & moves as a unit. When it gets down to a gritty match where elimination is on the…
5 Ways for Hockey Players to Achieve a Positive Mindset
The importance of a positive attitude in hockey As fun and exciting as the game may be, hockey can leave players & teams demotivated. This is particularly the case with advanced level or professional players who are highly competitive and…
Is Hockey Prep School Really Worth It?
What do Jonathon Toews, Sidney Crosby and Zach Parise have in common ? They all attended Shattuck – St. Mary’s hockey preparatory school. Coaches and parents who see potential in a budding hockey player at some point may consider preparatory…
Understanding Hockey Players Learn Differently
One thing that makes a great Minor Hockey Coach is understanding that every player you come across on your team is different & will provide your team with different benefits. This does not just apply to your player’s ability to…
The Importance of Sleep for Hockey Players
You know you should probably get more sleep. Mom probably told you to go to bed earlier. Coach probably threw a 9:30 curfew on the squad on the road. Someone, at some point, has preached about the importance of that…
Nutrition Tips for Hockey Players
Nutrition is important for the long-term success of any athlete, including hockey players. Below, we provide some nutrition tips to help players achieve maximum health! Carbohydrates : Carbohydrates, “carbs”, will provide energy for hockey players during intense workouts. This…
How Important is Hockey Development Training for Players?
You may wonder what makes one hockey player better than the other or how one player seems to surpass the performance of everyone else. Well, the answer is usually effective hockey development training. We all know that to ace any…
Hockey Canada’s New Cross-Ice Hockey Mandate Responses
I recently posted an article on Social Media about Hockey Canada’s new Cross-Ice Hockey mandate for kids under age 7 this upcoming season. Received so many passionate opinions & responses! Personally, still ‘on the fence’ about this topic. At first thought,…
Long Term Hockey Player Development Model and It’s Importance
During the course of a young hockey player’s career you may hear the following term used by coaches and players alike – Long Term Player Development (LTPD) Model. A good question that parents may have is, “ What exactly is…
