Posts by Enio Sacilotto
Shooting Accuracy
From the Elite Hockey Canada website Scoring a goal often hinges on a player’s shot precision. Accuracy is not merely a desirable trait; it’s a fundamental skill that can make or break a player’s success on the ice. Below, we will discuss the importance of accuracy in hockey and explore practical strategies for improving and honing…
Read MoreFear Is Only As Deep As The Mind Allows
Order Harvey´s Newest Book, You Haven’t Hit Your Peak Yet! Today! Harvey Mackay`s Nationally Syndicated Weekly Column Distributed In 100 Newspapers Around The Country By Harvey Mackay “The biggest room in the world is the room for improvement.” A city mouse visited his cousin in the countryside. The cousin welcomed him with a modest meal of…
Read MoreHELPING HOCKEY PLAYERS READ NUTRITION LABELS
By Seanna Thomas, Nutrition Consultant (OMHA Website) LEARNING WHAT TO FOCUS ON AND HOW TO ADJUST FOR DIFFERENT PORTIONS Figuring out nutrition labels, nutrients, and supplements to fuel performance can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be! Below I outline how to read a label, and how certain vitamins and minerals can help fuel performance…
Read MoreHealthy habits help Canucks’ Quinn Hughes reach new heights
By Ian McIntyre, from Sportsnet VANCOUVER — Starving for success, Quinn Hughes changed what he eats. After a visit last summer to a Denver doctor who specializes in nutrition, Hughes stopped consuming alcohol during hockey season, eliminated grains and reduced other sources of gluten from his diet, avoided processed foods and tried to eat natural foods. Any…
Read More🏒 Curious about our camps?
Hear Hudson and Zach about their experience at the Small Area Games Camp in Nanaimo! 🎥 Get ready to boost your angling, stick handling, body positioning, and puck protection skills. Starting Monday, join us at Westhills in Victoria for our Creating Offense and Defensemen Camps! Don’t miss out—details here: https://www.coachenio.com/hockey-camps/ #HockeyCamps #SkillBuilding #VictoriaHockey
Read MoreAre these glory days for B.C. minor hockey? We ask Kyle Turris, Jarome Iginla and others working in youth game
Story by Steve Ewen, Vancouver Province, June 2024 Ian Gallagher of the Delta Hockey Academy. North Shore Winter Club alum Kyle Turris played 14 seasons in the NHL, but says he’s glad that he isn’t coming through the B.C. minor hockey ranks now. “I’m not sure I would have made it with how talented and…
Read MoreOILERS RECIPE FOR SUCCESS BY CONNOR McDavid
By Enio Sacilotto The stakes are high as we head into Game Seven in the Stanley Cup final! The Edmonton Oilers, in a display of remarkable resilience, have staged an epic comeback, rallying from a three-game deficit to level the series at three. In this short post-game interview, Connor McDavid gives us their recipe for…
Read MoreHow Pressure Impacts Young Hockey Players
By Steve Mann, Minnesota Hockey Website For many young athletes, the pressure faced before, during and after competition can be overwhelming. From tryouts to a first practice, a first game, a tournament, or playing for a trophy, there are countless “big moments” that can cause stress and anxiety and wreak havoc on a normally composed team’s…
Read MoreEvan Bouchard: The First Pass – Blueprint of an Offensive Defenseman’s Success
By Enio Sacilotto In the fast-paced world of hockey, the offensive defenseman has become increasingly vital to a team’s success. Evan Bouchard of the Edmonton Oilers exemplifies this role with exceptional skills and on-ice intelligence. His ability to make the first pass is a key to his success. Let’s break down the key elements that…
Read MoreResilience: The Heartbeat of the Vancouver Canucks’ 2023-24 Season
By Enio Sacilotto The Vancouver Canucks’ recent season is a testament to the power of resilience, both individually and as a cohesive unit. This team has shown that the core of their identity is not just in the skillful play but in the unyielding spirit that propels them to battle for each other daily. Resilience…
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