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Former BC Star Jimmy Hayes Dead at 31

By | August 23, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

– 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…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #16

By | July 2, 2021

This program adds a little more on the hockey skating stride, as well as a lot on individual “skills”.  And, as I’ll so often say, it’s advice you probably won’t find anywhere else. You can always find info on my latest free online coaching webinars here:   FREE MASTERMIND MEETUPS  I have an idea for a…

No Detail Too Small To Study

By | June 21, 2021

That featured photo up there may have confused some of my long time readers but, I think you’ll soon understand its meaning… Ya, I begin this entry with one of my favorite sayings, this one borrowed from the late, great Soviet hockey coach, Anatoli Tarasov.  As I recall,  â€œThe Father of Russian Hockey” was referring…