Coach Enio Blog
Nate Schmidt’s Guide to the Offseason
By Jessi Pierce, From the Minnesota Hockey webiste Stanley Cup Champion: "I was playing every sport I could." St. Cloud native Nate Schmidt was undrafted: "Minnesota...
Scoring on the Rush
By Enio Sacilotto The key is to move and think quickly when playing on the rush. A successful rush requires four essential principles. ...
BEING MINDFUL OF THE DETAILS LIKE THE PANTHERS
HIGH F3 By Enio Sacilotto Paying attention to the details in a hockey game can mean the difference between winning and...
Mastering the Art of Deception in Hockey Shots: Lessons from Corey Perry
Techniques to Enhance Your Shooting with Precision and Strategy By Enio Sacilotto In the fast-paced world of hockey, the ability to outwit opposing goalies can...
Mastering the Hockey Wrist Shot: 10 Key Technique Points
With accompanying instructional video and diagrams By Enio Sacilotto The wrist shot is one of the most versatile and accurate shots in hockey. Whether you're...
The power of positive coaching and its impact on the Stanley Cup playoffs
By Enily Kaplan, ESPN Website Following one of his nine seasons coaching the Winnipeg Jets, Paul Maurice had an idea: Could he be more intentional about...
How to Generate Offense on the Rush Using Coach Derek Lalonde’s Teaching Clips Featuring the Washington Capitals
By Enio Sacilotto Creating offence on the rush is one of the most exciting and effective ways to score goals. Coach Derek Lalonde breaks this...
Rush Coverage – Two-on-One with Backchecker: An Analysis in Defensive Brilliance
By Enio Sacilotto In the charged atmosphere of the Stanley Cup playoffs, every second counts. During a riveting 2025 playoff clash between the Winnipeg Jets...
Minnesota Wild Head Coach John Hynes on Small Area Games
By Jessi Pierce, 04/25/25, from Minnesota Hockey Website Games are fun. It’s what we watch on TV, and what we look forward to all season long. But...
Passion: The Defining Trait of Elite Hockey Players—Coach Jay Woodcroft’s Perspective
By Enio Sacilotto Aspiring hockey players often focus on developing skills, speed, and strategy. However, according to former Edmonton Oilers head coach Jay...