Oct 27, 2016
Ken Reid, co-anchor of Sportsnet Connected, has been a huge sports fan and hockey card collector since he was a kid growing up in Nova Scotia. After accumulating 40,000 hockey cards and filling a closet at home in Toronto, he became interested in the stories behind those hockey cards. We chat hockey cards with Ken and...
Oct 20, 2016
The position of defencemen is being redefined. The terms ‘stay at home defenceman’ or ‘defensive defenceman’ have become popular in the hockey community, but the players that have gained the reputation matching those terms are vastly becoming castaways due to the increased importance of the transition game...
Oct 13, 2016
Dr. Anders Ericsson, a psychology professor out of Florida State University, conducted a study and came to the conclusion that it takes 10,000 hours of dedicated practice to become an expert in whatever you were working on.
Oct 6, 2016
Whether you’re a serious athlete or a recreational exerciser, it’s important to make sure you get the right amount of water before, during, and after exercise. Water regulates your body temperature and lubricates your joints. It also helps transport nutrients to give you energy and keep you healthy. If you’re not...
Oct 1, 2016
Checking is a critical skill in the game of hockey that when performed properly can create quality scoring opportunities or help a team regain control of the puck. Just like skating, puck control, passing and shooting there are key progressions to the skill of checking when taught effectively, can greatly enhance a...