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…
We’ve all heard of players wearing the same dirty socks for each game, growing a beard or having a particular routine when getting dressed before a game, but these players have taken superstition to a whole new level. Whether or…
Congratulations, you’ve taken on the role of a Minor Hockey Coach! Like it or not, you’ll be in the spotlight for evaluation by players, parents and spectators. But be warned. No one wants to be that hockey coach. Here are…
Most of us are familiar with common hockey terms such as blue lines or body check, but Hockey does indeed have its own language. Here are 20 of the most popular and their meanings. 1. Barn -Rink or arena. 2….
