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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…

The Empty Net

By CoachC | August 29, 2025 |
The Empty Net

In hockey, there’s a moment that feels like time slows down. The goalie has left the crease, the net stands wide open, and every player on the ice knows what’s at stake. It’s called an empty net, and…

Coming… September 2025

By CoachC | August 28, 2025 |
Coming…  September 2025

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…

Band Crawling

By CoachC | August 28, 2025 |
Band Crawling

Dave Schmitz, known as The Band Man, suggests that your body was brilliantly designed to move in three planes of motion. Every joint, every muscle is meant to turn and rotate with power and grace. Yet

What is Mental Toughness?

By CoachC | August 25, 2025 |
What is Mental Toughness?

With mental toughness always being a key to solid hockey play, we’re thrilled to once again present Shawnee Harlee’s monthly insights into that area. And, in this entry video, she addresses the well worn question, “My bad! My Bad!”

Winning Before the Puck Drops with Visualization

By CoachC | August 18, 2025 |
Winning Before the Puck Drops with Visualization

When most people think about hockey training, they picture players racing down the ice, practicing slap shots, or running drills to improve speed and endurance. While all of those things are important, the truth is that hockey is not only a physical game but also a mental one…

Former Canadian hockey star Chris Simon, has died

By CoachC | August 18, 2025 |
Former Canadian hockey star Chris Simon, has died

Former Canadian hockey star Chris Simon, who played 15 seasons in the NHL, has died by suicide at age 52, and his family believes CTE played a role in his death… More…

How Many Drills Should Be Used in a Skating Clinic Session?

By CoachC | August 16, 2025 |
How Many Drills Should Be Used in a Skating Clinic Session?

Just the other night, Professor B was asked by a site visitor, “How many power skating drills are needed to fill an hour?” However…

Best Budget Gear for Off-Ice Training at Home

By CoachC | August 8, 2025 |
Best Budget Gear for Off-Ice Training at Home

The following advice was requested via our Ask The Coach option…

Hockey is one of the fastest, most demanding sports in the world, but keeping your skills sharp doesn’t always require expensive equipment or ice time.

Floorball vs Roller Hockey vs Ice — Transferring Skills Between Surfaces

By CoachC | August 6, 2025 |
Floorball vs Roller Hockey vs Ice — Transferring Skills Between Surfaces

Hockey players who want to get better year-round often wonder if they need to be on the ice all the time. While ice time is obviously important, players can gain a huge edge by developing their skills across multiple surfaces — like floorball, roller hockey, and ice…