Keeping Hockey Parents Happy
The start of a new hockey season brings excitement and enthusiasm from the players. After the past couple of years, it should come as no surprise that the players are extra motivated to get back on the ice. Youth hockey…
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Getting Back To Hockey After Lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic saw much of the professional sports world and all of the youth sports world shut down completely. It was particularly difficult here in Canada, where nearly two seasons of youth hockey were lost. Hockey is seen as…
Starting Hockey at Different Stages
In Canada, many of us are introduced to the game of hockey at a very young age. Whether it is watching our hometown team on Hockey Night in Canada or hitting the ice ourselves for the first time on wobbly…
New Generation of Hockey Coaching
Hockey is an ever-evolving sport, but it isn’t just the game itself that has seen major changes. The new generation of players are entering the sport with different skillsets, attitudes, and goals. It can be a challenge for some old-timers…
Coaching Boys vs Girls – Is There or Should There Be a Difference?
It is a question that has long been asked, but until recently, a question that has not been given as much public thought as it may require. Should there be a difference between how we coach boys and girls? Does…
Exterior 4 Dots Warm Up Drill with Timing and a Shot in Each End
Warm up Drill Description Both players on one end (green without a puck & blue with a puck) start on the whistle, then the drill is continuous alternating from end to end. The blue player (with puck), delays slightly allowing…
8 Ways to be a Good Team Player
The most successful hockey teams at any age or skill level are full of “team players.” A “team player” is someone who looks out not only for themselves, but for everyone on their team. They work hard and inspire everyone…
Hockey Drill – Continuous Warm Up with Timing and Positioning
Description Drill starts on a whistle then remains continuous. On the whistle, player 1 who is located just below the face off circle beside the net, goes behind the net to retrieve a puck and passes it (pass 1) to…
Should Minor Hockey Coaches Get Paid
Coaching a minor hockey team is a lot of work. It requires many hours, time away from family (unless your child is on the team), and a lot of dedication. Coaches are committed to improving their team and teaching individual…
Hockey Drill – 2 Shot Warm Up with Touch Pass and Screen/Tip
This is a whistle generated hockey drill. 2 players from each line go on each whistle. Always use the neutral zone face off dots as a guide. In this diagram, the players are always turning right (right turns around the…
