What’s In a (Hockey Coach’s) Name?

What’s In a (Hockey Coach’s) Name?

Let’s dispense with the last name first…  No, it’s not Native American, nor is it Polish.  Despite my studying in the old Soviet Union, I don’t have personal ties there, and I am not Russian.  That vowel at the end gives it away to some.  Yes, my dad’s side of the family came here to the US from Italy prior to the turn of the last century…

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Planning Tonight’s Hockey Practice

Planning Tonight’s Hockey Practice

I was readying for my team’s second on-ice practice of that summer, when it struck me that member coaches — and even hockey parents — would like some insight into my practice planning process.

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About “Hockey Sense”

About “Hockey Sense”

I love it when hockey folks touch base with me in our ASK THE COACH section. Not only do I love talking hockey with good people, but I also love being tested or forced to problem solve…

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Coming… June 2024

Coming… June 2024

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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Two Sides of a Coin

Two Sides of a Coin

Once again, Shawnee is going to have us thinking. And, if she has you really into this, please use the Comments area below to let her know.

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