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Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 68

By CoachC | November 1, 2025
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 66

Don’t forget to grab all you can from this awesome site, and make this coming month one to truly remember…

Low Slot Attack Strategies

By CoachC | October 27, 2025
Low Slot Attack Strategies

In hockey, few places on the ice are as dangerous — or as rewarding — as the low slot. It’s the area directly in front of the net, where goals are most often scored and where defenders fight the hardest to protect their territory. Mastering how to attack from this zone is one of the surest ways to elevate offensive play, and understanding the strategies that make it work can help any player or coach turn scoring opportunities into consistent results…

The Role of Micro-Habits in Hockey

By CoachC | October 13, 2025
The Role of Micro-Habits in Hockey

Hockey is often seen as a game of speed, skill, and strength, but what truly separates the good from the great are the little things players do when no one is watching. These small, consistent actions—known as micro-habits—can be the secret ingredient behind long-term success. Micro-habits are the simple routines that shape who you become on and off the ice…

How to Train for Game Pace Without an Ice Rink

By CoachC | October 9, 2025
How to Train for Game Pace Without an Ice Rink

The speed of the game isn’t just about skating fast; it’s about thinking fast, reacting fast, and staying physically and mentally sharp from the first puck drop to the final whistle. When players can’t train on ice every day, finding ways to simulate those demands off the rink becomes essential for maintaining game readiness and improving overall performance…

Mental Toughness in the Third Period

By CoachC | October 4, 2025
Mental Toughness in the Third Period

The third period of a hockey game is where legends are made and where games are often decided. Players who have prepared mentally as well as physically are the ones who rise above fatigue, pressure, and momentum swings. It is easy to play with energy in the first period when legs are fresh and the score is even, but…

Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 67

By CoachC | September 30, 2025
Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 66

Don’t forget to grab all you can from this awesome site, and make this coming month one to truly remember…

Hockey Without Borders: Global Styles on Ice

By CoachC | September 29, 2025
Hockey Without Borders: Global Styles on Ice

While the game looks the same on the surface no matter where it’s played — skaters, sticks, pucks, goals — the way it is taught, played, and celebrated can vary a lot depending on where the players come from…

Equipment Managers and Their Magic

By CoachC | September 17, 2025
Equipment Managers and Their Magic

When people think of hockey, they usually picture the players skating at high speeds, firing pucks, and celebrating big goals. What often goes unnoticed is the team behind the team, especially the equipment managers…

How Skate Design Affects Decision-Making

By CoachC | September 16, 2025
How Skate Design Affects Decision-Making

Skates are the foundation of every stride, stop, and turn, and the way they’re built can have a direct impact on the decisions a player makes during a game…

Developing Deception Through Visual Misdirection

By CoachC | September 7, 2025
Developing Deception Through Visual Misdirection

In hockey, deception isn’t just a flashy move or a clever pass — it’s a mindset. It’s the ability to make an opponent believe one thing while preparing to do another….