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How Should a Beginner Hold a Hockey Stick? Part 2

By | January 28, 2021

Before I get going, this could have easily been rename as “A New Poll (or three) – About How You Hold a Hockey Stick“. Up front, you wouldn’t 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…

A Drill To Help Hockey Players Be Aggressive

By | January 13, 2021

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. …

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…