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Techniques for Shielding the Puck
Shielding the puck, or learning how to keep it safe from defenders, is a foundational skill that every great hockey player develops early. Teaching this concept to young players is less about complicating things and more about making the process fun, engaging, and repeatable so that it becomes second nature as they grow in the game…
Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 67
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Read MoreHockey Without Borders: Global Styles on Ice
While the game looks the same on the surface no matter where it’s played — skaters, sticks, pucks, goals — the way it is taught, played, and celebrated can vary a lot depending on where the players come from…
Read MoreComing… October 2025
Folks should know I create this page as sort of a courtesy, trying to give visitors a sense of what’s “coming” within the next month…
Read MoreFake it or Face it!
With mental toughness always being a key to solid hockey play, we’re thrilled to once again present Shawnee Harlee’s monthly insights into that area. And, in this entry video, she addresses the well worn question, “My bad! My Bad!”
Read MoreFruit Nature’s Multivitamin
Kim’s passion is showing youth ice hockey parents how to create simple and easy meals to help their skater’s increase their speed and stamina on the ice.
Read MoreFan-Invented Traditions
While players compete on the ice and coaches strategize behind the bench, fans in the stands or watching from home add something special that can’t be measured on a scoreboard. Beyond jerseys and cheering, fans create their own identity through traditions that often become just as famous as the games themselves…
Read MoreThe Language of the Locker Room
The locker room is more than just a place where hockey players lace up their skates or take off their gear after a tough game. It’s the heartbeat of the team, the place where bonds are formed, and where words can inspire or destroy confidence…
Read MoreHockey in the Wild and Nature-Inspired Training
Nature has a way of throwing curveballs — whether it’s an uneven trail, a steep hill, or the simple challenge of training in unpredictable conditions…
Read MoreComing… September 2025
Folks should know I create this page as sort of a courtesy, trying to give visitors a sense of what’s “coming” within the next month…
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