SHOOTING AND SCORING

Exploring the Benefits of Floorball (for Hockey Players)

By CoachC | September 27, 2024
Exploring the Benefits of Floorball (for Hockey Players)

As we’ve discovered through numerous other posts, floorball is a fast-paced, exciting sport that is growing in popularity, and it’s proving to be a great tool for hockey players looking to improve their game. While it may seem like a completely different sport at first glance, floorball shares many similarities with hockey and can offer…

THE Bobby Orr Move

By CoachC | September 24, 2024
THE Bobby Orr Move

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Dealing with the “Puck Hog”

By CoachC | September 16, 2024
Dealing with the “Puck Hog”

Now, if there’s one person who is bashed often at most rinks, it’s the so-called “puck hog”. Ya, parents can be especially tough on that guy (or little girl), which very frequently trickles down to teammates eventually mimicking their (sometimes pretty cruel) comments. I actually find it interesting that no other skill seems to attract…

More on Floorball and Hockey

By CoachC | August 15, 2024
More on Floorball and Hockey

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Eyes-up Puckhandling (or Not?)

By CoachC | August 10, 2024
Eyes-up Puckhandling (or Not?)

As Jerry did a little light dribbling on his own, I noticed that he was trying to keep his eyes-up.  Aaaaah, good for him — that he remembers to work on something like that rather often. At the same time, I mentioned to him that I usually have to emphasize or de-emphasize that stuff, depending…

Troubles with Hockey Passing & Receiving

By CoachC | August 7, 2024
Troubles with Hockey Passing & Receiving

Years back I worked with an adult roller hockey player, especially so I could use work with him as an example for other in-line skaters. And at the end of every week, my friend, Jerry Z, usually sent me an email update on his roller hockey goings on. What I especially liked about these were…

The Idea(s) Behind Those “Goal-scorer” Gadgets

By CoachC | July 23, 2024
The Idea(s) Behind Those “Goal-scorer” Gadgets

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New CC Store Opening

By CoachC | June 25, 2024
New CC Store Opening

Here’s a chance to dive into a world of hockey knowledge with our collection of ebooks, audiobooks and more. Whether you’re a hockey parent, a coach, a seasoned player or just starting out, we have the resources to elevate your game…

Mickey Mantle and The Art of Bat Selection

By CoachC | April 8, 2024
Mickey Mantle and The Art of Bat Selection

The lesson we’ll learn here from “The Mick” is as valuable as it’ll get for an aspiring hockey player, and his or her coaches and parents…

More On YOUR Hockey Stick’s Shaft

By CoachC | March 22, 2024
More On YOUR Hockey Stick’s Shaft

A LOT of time running and re-running a video so many times, something really jumped out at me in one of the clips…