Transitioning from roller or inline hockey to ice hockey is something more and more players are doing these days. Whether it’s because ice time has become more available, or because a player has dreams of playing at a higher level, the move from wheels to blades is an exciting step. But like any transition in sports, it comes with its challenges…
Floorball might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about hockey training, but it’s actually one of the smartest off-ice tools a player can use to get better…
The best players in the world didn’t get there by accident. They built their skills through hard work, repetition, and using drills that pushed their limits…
While most hockey folks who pass through this site have a sense of what the difference is, it wouldn’t hurt to attempt an explanation..
Every hockey player wants to be at his or her best when the puck drops, but what happens when you’re not at the rink? That’s where off-ice workouts come in…
When it comes to building great hockey players, one of the most overlooked areas of development is mobility. Most folks talk about speed, power, strength, or even stamina…
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This post is an example of what can be gained from one of our Exclusive Hockey Apps. To be honest, these are drills I haven’t even considered before, yet ones that I’d surely use today. ~ Dennis C Peripheral Vision Passing DrillThis drill is designed to improve spatial awareness and passing accuracy. Set up three…
During the off-season, many youth hockey families face a tough challenge: how to keep their teenagers in top shape when ice time is hard to come by. Ice rinks may shut down for maintenance, or costs and scheduling make regular access difficult. But staying in shape during the off-season doesn’t have to be expensive or…
I thought I’d try something new this month (and I wouldn’t mind trying it again during future months). Danny, a Mite coach from Southern California wrote me recently and asked if he could contribute to our CoachChic.com format. Of course, I have to be sure all the ideas provided by the guest coach meet our…