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,…
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…
So let’s talk about the big question every player and parent asks themselves. How hard is it to actually make it to the big show? What are the actually numbers and chances of becoming a professional NHL hockey player. In…
Smaller sized rinks for younger players will be enforced for the upcoming 2017 – 2018 season by Hockey Canada. Hockey Canada is confident that this mandate will allow younger players to refine foundational hockey skills. After many years of light…
If you don’t want your child’s hockey skills to get “rusty” during the summer, you might want to consider hockey camp. Choosing a hockey camp can be a difficult decision. There are many factors to consider. You want your child…
Recently polled our Social Media followers with the choice of SUDDEN DEATH ORVERTIME OR SHOOTOUT in hockey. An Overwhelming 97% of fans would prefer Sudden Death Overtime and only 3% prefer the Shootout. Not that I or most people are…
As the regular hockey season winds down, there will be plenty of trips & activities that will keep players busy, but don’t forget the importance of ‘down time’! Here are 7 important steps for players to follow so that they…
Disappointment is as much a part of sports as it can be in life. That’s a fact. In hockey (or all team sports) two teams will face off and one will eventually win. In other sports, like track and field…
THE SLAP SHOT The Slap Shot is usually the hardest shot in hockey when it comes to generating puck speed. A good slap shot includes proper weight transfer from the back of the foot to the front foot, combined with…
We all learn important life lessons as we grow. Hockey offers many unique opportunities to learn valuable skills we all need as adults. Here are my top 5 Hockey Life Lessons. Good Sportsmanship We can’t all win at everything in…
