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Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #10

By | January 4, 2021 |

Bill Masterton Tragically Became the Only NHL Player to Die From His On-Ice Injuries

By | January 2, 2021 |

While hockey might not be the most popular of the four major North American sports, it still has a devoted fan base. Among the game’s diehard fans, there’s a name that stands tall in history for an unfortunate reason: Bill Masterton. More…

Let Coach Chic Analyze A Skating Stride

By | December 26, 2020 |

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…

NHL changes offside rule heading into 2021 season

By | December 26, 2020 |

The NHL and NHLPA jointly announced that they were making what could be a pretty significant change to the (somewhat) controversial offsides rule. As you’re no doubt aware, the NHL has experienced a variety of “millimeters or maybe not” offside challenges over the past couple of years, with referees requiring 100x zoom lenses to try…

Was Willie Mays the Inspiration for the Charlie Brown Christmas Special?

By | December 25, 2020 |

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…

A Very Merry Christmas

By | December 24, 2020 |

Yes, a Very Merry Christmas to some of the greatest people I know! Actually, for very good reasons, I want to take this opportunity to introduce my wife, Brenda, to you. First, she has built almost every tricky component within this rather complicated website. Secondly, although I’m the guy to handle hockey related questions, Brenda…

Hockey Skating On Outdoor Ice

By | December 17, 2020 |

I have Kevin T (from Facebook’s Hockey Drills Only group) to thank for the video below, for giving me permission to post it here, and for reminding me of a few things I may have previously forgotten to share with CoachChic.com readers. I doubt there’s a problem with Kevin and his son, but I feel…

Man Charged in Gretzky Theft Had Ties With Hockey Legends

By | December 17, 2020 |

The man charged in the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars in memorabilia from Walter Gretzky has had deep ties with some of hockey’s greatest legends, including Bobby Orr, Doug Gilmour and the Gretzky family, TheHockeyNews.com has learned. In fact, in an incredible twist of irony, the man charged was scheduled to be inducted…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast #9

By | December 9, 2020 |

Custom Bauer Skate Designs for the World Juniors Leaked

By | December 7, 2020 |

After seeing the new designs for the player’s skates that will be a part of the World Junior Championships in late December, it’s amazing the NHL hasn’t taken a closer look at this idea and let players run with it. Goalies do it with their masks, there’s no good reason a player shouldn’t be able…