Passing Properly: Don’t Telegraph

Passing Properly: Don’t Telegraph

Passing Incorrectly Spells Disaster What’s the big deal about passing anyway? We all remember being tyke hockey players and having our coach in skin tight jeans barking at us to give the passer a target. Those of us fortunate enough to have a somewhat knowledgeable coach also remember repeating drills over and over again whenever [...]

Shooting Effectively

Shooting Effectively

Shooting: Why One-Legged Shots Never Work One of the worst habits I see in hockey, are players blistering down the boards, getting ready to shoot and doing the old “Dog Peeing on a Hydrant” pose. Shooting with one leg up in the air, leaning away from the net might feel cool, but it is the [...]

Christmas Camps

Christmas Camps

7 Tips for a Successful Christmas Camp Do: Work your hardest – Most camps are only about 8-10 hours long, give it everything you got! The harder you work during a Christmas camp the more successful your second half of the season will be. Pay attention to details – A lot of kids get really [...]