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The Mental Edge: What Separates Good Athletes from Great Ones

The Mental Edge: What Separates Good Athletes from Great Ones A Guide for Players, Coaches, and Parents By Enio Sacilotto Recently, I came across an...
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WANT A BETTER POWER PLAY? MASTER THESE 12 HABITS

By Enio Sacilotto Having a strong power play can lead to victories at all levels of hockey. Over 70% of NHL power-play goals result...
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Leading by Example: Jordan Staal’s Impact on the Hurricanes

By Enio Sacilotto Luke Gazdic from Sportsnet interviews Jordan Staal, the captain of the Carolina Hurricanes. The interview provides great insight into Staal's passion...
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From Dump-In to Goal: A Masterclass in Forechecking, Support, and Second Efforts

By Enio Sacilotto Ideally, you want your team to enter the offensive zone cleanly and create scoring chances. When that isn't possible, it's important...
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Four Life Lessons Learned in the Dressing Room

By Ontario Minor Hockey Association  (https://www.omha.net/) What hockey players can take away from their time at the rink. We often discuss the life lessons that players...
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Kobe Bryant used to meditate for at least 15 minutes every day. I tried it for a week

Kobe Bryant said 15 minutes of silence every morning set him up for the rest of his day. Illustration: Dan Goldfarb...
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Winning After Losing: How to Turn a Lost Face-off into a Goal

By Enio Sacilotto, Face-offs can determine the outcome of games, whether you win or lose the draw. This clip highlights a great example of...
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THE ART OF THE BODY CHECK

By Enio Sacilotto New York Rangers forward Will Cuylle is known as a prolific hitter in the NHL, having recorded at least 200 hits...
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ALL ABOARD: The Eight Key “Ships” for Winning Teams 

By Enio Sacilotto As playoff season begins in various leagues, the excitement is building. I came across an intriguing post a few months ago discussing...
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How To Improve Your Hockey Shot

How To Shoot Harder  By Coach A, from Gary Roberts website, www.garyrobertsperformance.com/ How can I improve my hockey shot? We get this question from parents...
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