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The Good And The Bad Of “Flow Drills”

By | September 10, 2021 |
The 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…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #18

By | September 5, 2021 |
Coach 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…

Former BC Star Jimmy Hayes Dead at 31

By | August 23, 2021 |
Former 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…

Rangers Legend Rod Gilbert Passes Away at 80

By | August 22, 2021 |
Rangers 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…

The Missing Element

By | August 6, 2021 |
The 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…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #17

By | August 6, 2021 |
Coach 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…

Evander Kane Accused of Gambling on His Own Games by Wife

By | August 1, 2021 |
Evander 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…

The Best Pre-game Stretching for Hockey Players

By | July 30, 2021 |
The 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”……

Thoughts on Hockey Drill Selection

By | July 28, 2021 |
Thoughts 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…

A Message to Hockey Parents: Training versus Trying

By | July 25, 2021 |
A Message to Hockey Parents: Training versus Trying

– Dennis Chighisola I see a trend emerging in our young people that is troubling. Actually, I see many trends that are troubling but for purposes of this article I want to highlight one. If you study athletics it doesn’t take long to understand that one vital aspect of becoming more skilled and a more…