Pleasing the Scouts

A Poetic Look Through The eyes of Professional Hockey Scouts

By | June 25, 2023

In the vast and icy expanse of talent, where frozen dreams and fierce aspirations collide, ice hockey scouts emerge as guardians of the frozen realm. Armed with discerning eyes and a zealous pursuit of hidden gems, they embark on a quest to unearth the next glacial prodigy…

What It Takes to Make It in Hockey

By | February 24, 2023

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How NHL Teams Evaluate Their Prospects At The World Juniors

By | January 2, 2023

Fans watch through a different lens than scouts, who watch through a different lens than management personnel. While many fans are focused on the best players or their favorite team, scouts are primarily focused on draft-eligible players… More…

How Pro Hockey Scouts Think

By | December 30, 2022

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Coach Chic’s Hockey Podcast 31 and 32

By | October 26, 2022

As the new podcast intro says, I had to break down my studio upon moving from Massachusetts to Florida, and it’s actually taken quite some time here in the Sunshine State before I was able to put things back together again. I’m back, however, and gradually getting into the swing of things… Below please find…

Plus and Minus Positioning

By | August 14, 2022

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Scoring on Breakaways or Shootouts

By | July 20, 2022

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The Role Confidence Plays In Hockey Success

By | June 24, 2021

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Improving A High Level Defenseman’s Point Shots

By | June 23, 2021

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This Is Just the Beginning for Jack Peart

By | May 18, 2021

When NHL scouts look at Jack Peart, they see a ton of potential in the 2021 draft prospect. The Fargo Force defenseman may not have the biggest frame at 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds, but his tools are incredible and the kid still has so much more potential to unlock as he matures. More…