Mar 30, 2017
The strategy: Give up the puck as quickly as you can, and see if the opponent has the skill to break out of their end against the forecheck. Former professional player and current Video Coach for the Toronto Marlies, Justin Bourne explains why the dump and chase is killing skill in minor hockey.
Mar 23, 2017
It’s tough to imagine yourself on the ice as a Tyke or Novice player, but try to remember what it was like. From their point of view, standing on one end of the rink and looking down to the other can feel like the distance is almost miles away. Younger players become exhausted easier because the ice surface they play...
Mar 16, 2017
Coaching a team can be difficult. When your own kids are playing on the squad this difficult task becomes even more challenging. While all parents get involved with coaching their kid’s team for all the right reasons, there are times when their hearts may get in the way of doing what’s best for the team as a whole,...
Mar 9, 2017
From coast to coast many of us at the office, online or over the neighbours fence, talk about the former night’s hockey game as commonly as we do the weather. Despite many kids playing our sport, we need to continue to look at ways of growing the game to appeal to young families that are not currently involved,...
Mar 2, 2017
Concussion has become the #1 Googled medical conditions over the past several years. Many famous athletes such as Eric Lindros, Sidney Crosby, and Chris Pronger have brought well needed attention to a medical issue that has affected multiple athletes irrespective of age. There have been many important advances in our...