Youth hockey tournaments are some of the most exciting (and exhausting) weekends of the season. Multiple games, new opponents, travel, and high energy can bring out the best—and sometimes the worst—in players, parents, and coaches. A little preparation goes a…
Hockey tournaments are the highlight of the year for most young players. But as many of us know, organizing them as parents and coaches can be a logistical nightmare. You have to take into account everything from reserving rinks, travel…
The world of minor / youth hockey creates so many valuable moments for your child. There’s a huge amount of parental pride that comes from seeing your child form friendships with their teammates, seeing them celebrate scoring a goal and…
When you think about the best hockey players in the NHL, it’s easy to pick out what they are good at. It can be as obvious as Connor McDavid’s speed or Nathan MacKinnon’s shot. When they’re the best players in…
Cognitive Training For Hockey Players There is no doubt that the world of sports has changed significantly over the years. Today, most major sports are dominated by analytics and the science of probabilities. These calculations dictate everything from the player’s…
Taking Risks in Hockey: Good or Bad? Is taking risks in hockey a good thing? It’s a great question that many hockey parents ask. Can taking risks set them apart from other players at a young age? Or, can coaches…
Social Media’s Impact on Youth Hockey Let’s face it: today is a difficult era for kids to grow up. The impact of social media and smartphones has provided problems that many of us never had in our youth. While the…
We’ve all seen our favorite NHL players wearing nice, tailored suits before the start of each game. Most NHL teams have a formal dress code for players before and after games. Why? There is a belief that dressing in a…
This is a question we get asked frequently here at Tim Turk Hockey and we understand why. We know that kids love to play hockey all year round. It’s easy enough for kids to just strap on their skates and…
Coaching minor/Youth hockey is an incredibly fulfilling and satisfying experience. This is especially true in places where youth hockey is engrained into society and is such a popular sport for young children to play. It takes countless volunteer hours and…
