The Doctor's Diagnosis: Power skating in Young Hockey PlayersHere is a letter I recently received from a concerned parent regarding the next step in power skating development for their young player:Hi Dr. Hockey, my son is 6 years old and he is playing his second...
Skating Stride Development: Myth or Legend?Knock kneed, skating on railroad tracks one gear, all show no go; all typical phrases you hear around the rink reference to a skating stride. Whether you are Scotty Bowman, or Volunteer coach Bob, it doesn't matter how you word...
Shooting: Why One-Legged Shots Never WorkOne 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...
Doctor's Diagnosis: Get to the slot = Earn a shot!I've been thinking a lot lately about all the wonderful online skills that exist, wonderful flips, drags, spins and fakes, and realized one thing...
So you are in line at the hockey section of the local sports store waiting to get your kids skates sharpened and ahead of you is "Super Enthusiastic Hockey Dad Guy", you know the guy with more muscle tone for a gentleman his age, the...
I know, I know we can all sit there as armchair coaches and say Ryan Suter should have played the body in stead of the puck...