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Answer: How Should A Beginner Hold A Hockey Stick
To begin here, the poll dealing with “How Should A Beginner Hold A Hockey Stick” is the only one so far to arrive at the answers I’d expected or hoped for. Yes, I suspect that most players ultimately hold their dominant hand at the top of their sticks, they steer the stick’s motions with that…
Read MoreAnswer: What Part Of Hockey Is Forechecking?
This entry is in response to our long running poll asking the question, “What Part Of Hockey Is Forechecking?“ * Before I get going here, let me suggest that, both the understanding and some misunderstandings about our game can be attributed to the guys who man the radio or TV booths. They’re, of course, responsible…
Read MoreI’m Here To Help My Members In Any Way I Can!
Yes, I’m here to help — all you need to do is ask. Of course, it’s an age-old problem, in that we all seem to be shy about asking for help. At the same time, helping others in hockey is exactly what I live for. Honestly. You may have noticed that I’ve offered a number…
Read MoreAgility Ladder Training for Hockey Players
As has been mentioned several times and in several places, I’ll be running a series of videos demonstrating my way of adapting agility ladder training for hockey players. This post is my aim at helping coaches, parents and adult players to ready for that form of training. First, of course, you’ll need a ladder… And,…
Read MoreThe Good And The Bad Of “Flow Drills”
I’m guessing most readers know what I mean by so-called “flow drills”. In a nutshell, they’re drills that usually only need to be started, and then continue to flow until a coach decides to end things. One such drill might start with an attack towards a net, with the players who just completed the attack…
Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #18
In this episode I addressed one of my Rules for Winners, this having to do with always keeping ones eyes on the puck — both defensively and offensively. I also promised to share a video containing lots of off-ice training ideas — which is timely, because of the current day pandemic limiting many rinks and players…
Read MoreFormer BC Star Jimmy Hayes Dead at 31
Former Boston College forward Jimmy Hayes died today at the age of 31. The cause of death has still not been confirmed… More…
Read MoreRangers Legend Rod Gilbert Passes Away at 80
Rod Gilbert, the New York Rangers’ all-time points leader, has passed away. The club confirmed Gilbert’s death on Sunday at the age of 80. Gilbert will forever be remembered as the first player to ever have their jersey retired by the historic club… More…
Read MoreThe Missing Element
It is probably safe to say that every person has something they want that they do not currently have. For some it boils down to more success. Still others want less stress and heartache. So the question is, what is the critical factor that leads to accomplishment? The most popular ideas include setting goals, hard…
Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #17
In this episode I’ll be fielding some questions from listeners, these having to do with my Skater’s Rhythm-bar, slideboard use, and hockey sticks. If you look at the nearby photo, I’ll explain why I enjoyed a particular junior high school team so much. (What I didn’t mention in the podcast is how proud I was…
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