Thinking the Game – Offensively

Soft “Touch” Passing

By CoachC | September 29, 2024
Soft “Touch” Passing

For anyone who stopped by here thinking that I’m going to be talking about one-touch passing… Naw, that’s a subject for another time. What I do want to share with you today are my feelings on the passes players often make to themselves. – Dennis Chighisola Okay, just supposing a player is going to push…

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…

Proper Breakaway Skills

By CoachC | September 12, 2024
Proper Breakaway Skills

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Mario Lemieux Attacks an Open Triangle

By CoachC | August 31, 2024
Mario Lemieux Attacks an Open Triangle

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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…

The Secret of Champions

By CoachC | June 20, 2024
The Secret of Champions

For years I have wondered what part innate talent plays in the success of athletes. Growing up aspiring to be a pro athlete I thought on many occasions, “I wish I were talented enough to be as good as others…”

About “Hockey Sense”

By CoachC | May 30, 2024
About “Hockey Sense”

I love it when hockey folks touch base with me in our ASK THE COACH section. Not only do I love talking hockey with good people, but I also love being tested or forced to problem solve…

Evaluate Hockey Problems — RIGHT NOW!

By CoachC | May 16, 2024
Evaluate Hockey Problems — RIGHT NOW!

One time my old magazine publisher asked that I do a piece on “picking a hockey camp”, So, I thought I’d try something a little different from what other writers might…