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How to Train for Game Pace Without an Ice Rink

By CoachC | October 9, 2025
How to Train for Game Pace Without an Ice Rink

The speed of the game isn’t just about skating fast; it’s about thinking fast, reacting fast, and staying physically and mentally sharp from the first puck drop to the final whistle. When players can’t train on ice every day, finding ways to simulate those demands off the rink becomes essential for maintaining game readiness and improving overall performance…

Mental Toughness in the Third Period

By CoachC | October 4, 2025
Mental Toughness in the Third Period

The third period of a hockey game is where legends are made and where games are often decided. Players who have prepared mentally as well as physically are the ones who rise above fatigue, pressure, and momentum swings. It is easy to play with energy in the first period when legs are fresh and the score is even, but…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 67

By CoachC | September 30, 2025
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 66

Don’t forget to grab all you can from this awesome site, and make this coming month one to truly remember…

Developing Deception Through Visual Misdirection

By CoachC | September 7, 2025
Developing Deception Through Visual Misdirection

In hockey, deception isn’t just a flashy move or a clever pass — it’s a mindset. It’s the ability to make an opponent believe one thing while preparing to do another….

The Geometry of Great Plays

By CoachC | September 5, 2025
The Geometry of Great Plays

Hockey is a sport of speed, strength, and creativity, but at its core, it is also a game of geometry. While it might not seem obvious during the chaos of a shift, the best plays are built on angles, spacing, and positioning.

Hockey in the Wild and Nature-Inspired Training

By CoachC | September 3, 2025
Hockey 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…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 66

By CoachC | August 31, 2025
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 66

Don’t forget to grab all you can from this awesome site, and make this coming month one to truly remember…

5-Minute Shoulder Mobility Flow to Try Out

By CoachC | August 28, 2025
5-Minute Shoulder Mobility Flow to Try Out

Dave Schmitz, known as The Band Man, gives us an exercise that every hockey player — who has plenty of collisions — should be doing this 5-Minute Shoulder Mobility Flow to Try Out…

Mastering Game Situations

By CoachC | August 22, 2025
Mastering Game Situations

In hockey, there is no shortage of speed, energy, and excitement. But the players who consistently stand out are the ones who know how to read and react to the game as it unfolds…

The 3 Fastest Ways to Improve First-Step Quickness in Hockey

By CoachC | August 20, 2025
The 3 Fastest Ways to Improve First-Step Quickness in Hockey

A player with great first-step quickness can beat opponents to loose pucks, create time and space in tight areas, and shut down scoring opportunities before they develop…