Hockey Drill – 2 Shot Transition Drill
Description This is a transition drill with wide pass to trailer & Set up for Point Shot. On the whistle, the D (Red) skates forward up off the wall from the blue, pivots to backward and skates back over the…
How to Improve your Hockey IQ
In hockey, like in most sports, the skilled players do well, but it is the truly intelligent players that know how to utilize that skill, that are the ones who succeed the most. Hockey IQ is an intangible skill that…
Keeping your Hockey Gear Clean
It’s no secret that hockey gear can get sweaty, dirty, and smelly. After all, hockey is a high-impact game that requires a lot of different gear, so it’s inevitable that a hockey bag left lying around can develop some nasty…
Flex Points and Kick Return Technology
How can and does it benefit players? Is it the type of shot taken? Is it a players’ particular body position? Is it where a player locates their bottom hand consistently? There’s a lot more to it, but in a…
Hockey Drill – Centre Ice Drop Pass with Puck Exchange
Description This is a whistle generated hockey drill or timed by the players. Players line up at opposite adjacent blue lines along the boards, facing into the neutral zone. On the whistle, the first 2 players (one from each line,…
The Importance of Balance for Hockey Players
There are many different skills that make up a good hockey player. Strength, speed, dexterity, awareness, adaptability, focus—the list goes on and on. Yet, one of the most important skills for hockey players to possess is also one of the…
How Minor Hockey is Adapting with Covid-19
Every year as the dog days of summer fade and the leaves begin to turn colors, the excitement over the upcoming hockey seasons begins to intensify. Whether it is for the NHL season which usually begins in October or minor…
6 Things to Consider when Choosing a Hockey Instructor
Looking to improve your child’s hockey skills without needing to wait for the weekly team practice? Consider hiring a hockey instructor! Also known as a skills coach, a hockey instructor is someone who hosts either one-on-one or group hockey training…
Hockey Drill – Multiple Shots and Elements
Multiple Shots & Elements Drill – D Retrieve a spotted Puck. On the whistle, the forward (blue) leaves with a puck and skates towards the D (red) letting the D come up and then pivots to backwwards. The forward passes…
Coaching your Own Child in Minor Hockey
Coaching Your Own Child in Minor Hockey: Pros and Cons Minor hockey is an exciting sport not only for the children playing but also for the parents of the players. Fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters can all be part of…
