Shielding the puck, or learning how to keep it safe from defenders, is a foundational skill that every great hockey player develops early. Teaching this concept to young players is less about complicating things and more about making the process fun, engaging, and repeatable so that it becomes second nature as they grow in the game…
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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…
Off-puck positioning starts with awareness. Too many young players get caught staring at the puck, following it around like it has a magnet attached. That habit leaves you out of position and easy to defend. Instead, the best players are constantly scanning the ice…
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…
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….
Hockey is a sport of speed, strength, and creativity, but at its core, it is also a game of geometry. While it might not seem obvious during the chaos of a shift, the best plays are built on angles, spacing, and positioning.
Nature has a way of throwing curveballs — whether it’s an uneven trail, a steep hill, or the simple challenge of training in unpredictable conditions…
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When most people think about hockey training, they picture players racing down the ice, practicing slap shots, or running drills to improve speed and endurance. While all of those things are important, the truth is that hockey is not only a physical game but also a mental one…