From a special prospect showcase to the idea of holding two drafts in 2022, will we see a change to the NHL selection process this year? More (audio)…
I begin this piece by thinking back to somewhere between 45- and 50-years of coaching — including four different sports in my earliest years. I loved (almost?) every minute, except when I think about this piece’s title. Ya, there were a lot of lonely times. Interestingly, as I reflect on all those years, I realize…
Before I get going, this could have easily been rename as “A New Poll (or three) ā About How You Hold a Hockey Stick“. Up front, you wouldnāt believe how many people arrive here at CoachChic.com having searched Google and elsewhere for help on how to hold a hockey stick! So, before I ultimately provide…
Ironically, a request just came-in from Europe for some advice on helping hockey players be more aggressive. I say ironically, because it’s a question that I’ve received numerous times over the years, and one that I’d planned on addressing here sometime soon. Most parents are concerned that their child isn’t battling enough for loose pucks. …
While hockey might not be the most popular of the four major North American sports, it still has a devoted fan base. Among the gameās diehard fans, thereās a name that stands tall in history for an unfortunate reason: Bill Masterton. More…
TWO OPTIONS: No matter which option you choose, be sure to contact Coach Chic in advance for specifics about shooting the necessary video. Collecting the right video really does matter. (We might also exchange information via the Comments section down below.) NON-MEMBER OPTION: Coach Chic would love to analyze the stride for any non-member’s player…
The NHL and NHLPA jointly announced that they were making what could be a pretty significant change to the (somewhat) controversial offsides rule. As youāre no doubt aware, the NHL has experienced a variety of āmillimeters or maybe notā offside challenges over the past couple of years, with referees requiring 100x zoom lenses to try…
This may not exactly be a hockey story but, this being Christmas, it surely is worthy of a spot here! Please scroll about halfway down this linked page to catch a very interesting story…