Midget to Jr. A: 5 Important Transitional Game ChangersWhen going from midget to Jr. A hockey, every parent must be aware that:1) Driving the Net hard is the best way to get noticed. Most parents and players dream to be the next Sid the Kid,...
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...
Chicago Blackhawks: Top 5 Ways to Beat the KingsThere is no doubt in anyone's mind that this Chicago team has found a recipe to win of late! You can only scratch your head and wonder where the over-eager group of young guys,that almost blew the...
Peewee to Bantam: 5 Important Transitional Game Changers When going from peewee to bantam hockey, every parent must be aware that:1) Anticipation leads to success- Time and again you hear coaches say "the older you get, the smaller the rinks get". This sage advice extends beyond...
Atom to Peewee: Top 5 Important Game ChangersWhen going from atom to peewee hockey, every parent must be aware that:1) Heads up hockey is a top priority- The main way to assure a healthy and long playing career in hockey is to assure that your head...
Coaching Hockey is Easy, If You Set Things Up RightI believe in preventative measures, setting things up right from the beginning so that things always work out with the fewist kinks possible. Coaching hockey is no different. You have to take the time to set...
So you are looking to make the jump, you read the post about how not to get cut and you are wondering if there is any magical formula to making a team. Well then, you are definitely reading the right blog post! I'm going to...
Hockey Tryouts: 5 Ways to Get Your Kid Cut Before Trying OutSo you want to get your kid to the next level! Or Maybe you are tired of finishing seasons with a 2-28-1 record and are looking to tag on with one of the top...
Concussion prevention starts with emphasis on heads up hockey skills at an early age.Teaching kids to feel the puck from the moment they first start stick handling is the first step toward preventing concussions later on in their careers. It may seem like common sense...
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...