Passing the puck properly requires creating momentum behind the puck, having vision for where you want to place it and sending it with a sense of purpose. These do's and don'ts will definitely get you moving the biscuit with some authority for sure!ALWAYSBend your kness-...
[caption id="attachment_52773" align="alignleft" width="224"] Aston Martin Lagonda Series 2 interior badge[/caption]Hockey Practice Habits to Live By Shoot to score. Over exaggerate the strength of your shot. Never let up on the net. Never take it easy. Always bear down and finish your shot. Take a...
Running the Perfect Bag SkateSince the early 50’s the “bag skate” has been a long standing tradition to punishing players for a lack of effort and poor performance. In modern times, this previously accepted form of redemption has changed it’s image. There is nothing wrong...
Puck handling is an essential part to becoming a successful hockey player. Having a great set of mitts will provide you an avenue to complete routine plays with ease. Whether its burying biscuits on the door step or executing an important break out in the last...
Novice to Atom: 5 Important Transitional Game Changers When going from novice to atom hockey, every parent must be aware that:1) Lateral movement is a must: It really is all about the outside edges. Players from Novice to Atom have just spent the last 3-4...
Hockey Coach Depot: The Parable of The Hockey ParentBy: Jim VitaleA store that sells "Quality Hockey Coaches" just opened up in the local area where parents of budding superstars can go to select the perfect coach for their up-and-coming franchise player from a great assortment...
Coaching hockey isn't easy!Getting a minor hockey team to buy into a "Passing Team Concept" based on puck movement can be nearly impossible! It's especially hard when a team is in the upper tier and made up of the better players in the league. Every parent...
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...
Well, the age old nature/nurture question seems to have found it's way into hockey these days! For those of you sitting at the "back of the class" right now, not sure what nature/nurture is, it's a debate as old as time as to whether talent...
Here we go folks, the doctor is in the house with part 1 of a 2 parter on Body Contact.TOP 10 MYTHS ABOUT BODY CONTACT10) Every hit should be highlight reel worthyDon Cherry sure made a lot of money on the Rock 'Em Sock 'Em...