Posts by Enio Sacilotto
Healthy 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…
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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…
Read MoreThese Five Things Will Help the Scouts Notice You
by Enio Sacilotto I recently watched a segment on Sportsnet’s Hockey Central. The theme was what scouts look for in players at this time of year. With the CHL, frozen four NCAA playoffs, and identification camps going on all over the place, this was an excellent topic to share with players, parents, and coaches. What…
Read MoreThe Importance of Learning to Play Along the Boards
By Enio Sacilotto What area of the ice do you think the puck spends the most time in a hockey game? Watch the first video! “In an NHL hockey game, eighty Percent of puck time is within 3 feet from the wall.” Dallas Eakins, NHL Coach If 80% of the time the puck is…
Read MoreAthletes use stress to boost their wellbeing – here’s how you can too
By Paul Mansell, University of Birmingham Disclosure statement Paul Mansell does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. Partners The University of Birmingham provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK.…
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