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Ron Hextall and Brian Burke Head to Pittsburgh
The Penguins still believe they can keep their Stanley Cup window open in the Crosby-Malkin era and now a pair of new execs come in to make it happen. More…
Read MoreWhat Part Of Hockey Is Forechecking?
I remember years ago there being a trick question some Smart Alecs would spring on any unsuspecting hockey fan who believed he (or she) knew a lot about the game. What they’d do is pose something close to the above title, as in “Is forechecking a defensive or offensive part of hockey, or a team…
Read MoreHockey Canada names management team for 2022 Beijing Winter Games
Doug Armstrong of the St. Louis Blues was confirmed as general manager of Canada’s men’s Olympic ice hockey team on Wednesday, with National Hockey League players set to return to the international stage at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games. The management team also includes Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland and three former NHL players,…
Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #11
Could We See an NHL Draft Format Change?
From a special prospect showcase to the idea of holding two drafts in 2022, will we see a change to the NHL selection process this year? More (audio)…
Read MoreCoaching Can Be A Lonely Job
I begin this piece by thinking back to somewhere between 45- and 50-years of coaching — including four different sports in my earliest years. I loved (almost?) every minute, except when I think about this piece’s title. Ya, there were a lot of lonely times. Interestingly, as I reflect on all those years, I realize…
Read MoreHow Should a Beginner Hold a Hockey Stick? Part 2
Before I get going, this could have easily been rename as “A New Poll (or three) – About How You Hold a Hockey Stick“. Up front, you wouldn’t believe how many people arrive here at CoachChic.com having searched Google and elsewhere for help on how to hold a hockey stick! So, before I ultimately provide…
Read MoreA Drill To Help Hockey Players Be Aggressive
Ironically, a request just came-in from Europe for some advice on helping hockey players be more aggressive. I say ironically, because it’s a question that I’ve received numerous times over the years, and one that I’d planned on addressing here sometime soon. Most parents are concerned that their child isn’t battling enough for loose pucks. …
Read MoreCoach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #10
Bill Masterton Tragically Became the Only NHL Player to Die From His On-Ice Injuries
While hockey might not be the most popular of the four major North American sports, it still has a devoted fan base. Among the game’s diehard fans, there’s a name that stands tall in history for an unfortunate reason: Bill Masterton. More…
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