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Agility 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…
Read MoreEvander Kane Accused of Gambling on His Own Games by Wife
In an Instagram post on Saturday, Evander Kane’s wife accused him of gambling on his own NHL #hockey games.Anna Kane also accused him of taking vacations and partying while she and his baby were at home without enough money for formula. More…
Read MoreThe Best Pre-game Stretching for Hockey Players
A while back I wanted to offer some suggestions when it came to the best way for a hockey player to stretch prior to practices and games. At the same time, I’d just obtained an unbelievable new kind of software that could make such information sharing more effective and interesting. Enter something called “interactive video”……
Read MoreThoughts on Hockey Drill Selection
I’m not always willing to offer assistance randomly online. Why not? Well, on the one hand, I’m more than familiar with the old adage: “If you want to recognize the innovator, he’s the one with all the arrows in his back.” If you get my drift with that one, it suggests that I might be…
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