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The Cost of Running an Ice Rink

By | March 14, 2023 |
The Cost of Running an Ice Rink

Going into this piece, I’d just like to offer the basics of the following to everyone, in general. At the very end, I’ll also offer a suggestion to head coaches and maybe some hockey parents…

A Misuse of the Hockey Term “Checking”

By | March 9, 2023 |
A Misuse of the Hockey Term “Checking”

Almost every time I ask a group of young players to define the term “checking”, they will blurt out something like, “Smash ’em into the boards!” However…

Troubleshooting Painful Skates

By | March 6, 2023 |
Troubleshooting Painful Skates

A young hockey dad, from New York, explains that his son “says his skates are pinching him around the ankles”, and that they hurt as he skates. He goes on to mention the various combinations of socks he’s had the boy try wearing, and…

This Snippet Is About Strong Shoulders

By | March 1, 2023 |
This Snippet Is About Strong Shoulders

We have Dave Schmitz, alias The Band Man providing a number of awesome shoulder exercises using his trusted rubber bands…

Scenes from a World Floorball Tournament

By | February 21, 2023 |
Scenes from a World Floorball Tournament

I think the following video shows this great game in all its beauty.  And wait until you see some of the skills demonstrated by the world’s top floorball players.  (Ya, I’d love every young hockey player to learn the skills and the playing principles nurtured in this relatively new sport.)

CCC-TV Hockey Show – Episode 76

By | February 15, 2023 |
CCC-TV Hockey Show – Episode 76

Each CCC-TV episode includes awesome advice from some of hockey’s top coaches and specialty advisors.  Non-members should know that the latest episode might only be available to the public for awhile…

A Brief History of Floorball

By | February 9, 2023 |
A Brief History of Floorball

The history of floorball began in Gothenburg, Sweden where two men named Jan-Erik Andersson and Ulf Nilsson developed the idea for this fast-paced game while they were playing table hockey at home…

Just a Few Reasons to Start a Floorball Program

By | February 4, 2023 |
Just a Few Reasons to Start a Floorball Program

As hockey’s off-season gradually nears, I’ve been planting some seeds concerning floorball. With that, I’ve already published a few related posts, while readers can expect more as the springtime nears…

Hockey Hall of Famer and Stanley Cup champion Bobby Hull has died at 84

By | January 31, 2023 |
Hockey Hall of Famer and Stanley Cup champion Bobby Hull has died at 84

Bobby Hull, Hockey Hall of Famer and Stanley Cup champion, died Monday at 84, the Chicago Blackhawks announced…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 35

By | January 29, 2023 |
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 35

If you’re a hockey coach, parent or adult rec player, there’s a good chance you’ve been stopped at some point without an answer to a real challenge.  Frankly I think blind Internet searches are risky, because you’re likely to be reaping some good and some not so good advice…