Posts Tagged ‘hockey’
The Best Gifts Come From The Heart
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 A teacher worked in a small remote village and taught children reading and writing. The children were very smart and worked hard to learn. She loved her job but received very little pay,…
Read MoreScoring 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. Speed – Play Fast Quick Transition: Move fast from defence to offence. A quick shift catches the other team off guard. Changing Pace: Know when to speed up, slow down, or…
Read MoreBEING MINDFUL OF THE DETAILS LIKE THE PANTHERS
By Enio Sacilotto Paying attention to the details in a hockey game can mean the difference between winning and losing. It all starts in practice, where coaches and players must focus on the little details that directly translate to game situations. In the 2024-25 Stanley Cup Final series, after five games, the Edmonton Oilers repeatedly…
Read MoreThe 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 the video he showed his players? Video sessions are one of the most common teaching tools coaches employ. Maurice, now coach of the Florida Panthers, the eighth-seeded darlings of the Stanley…
Read MoreMinnesota 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 what if we made practice just as fun? What if we filled a 60-minute ice session with mini battles, competitions, constant activity and engagement? “Every practice is meant to simulate…
Read MorePassion: 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 Woodcroft, one defining characteristic sets true competitors apart: passion. In a conversation with Kevin Weekes, Woodcroft emphasized that passion isn’t just about enjoying the game—it’s an internal fire, a relentless hunger…
Read MoreMental, tactical approach vital to coaches during playoff race
Boughner says message to players control what you can, focus on next game from nhl.com By Bob Boughner / Special to NHL.com March 17, 2025 The Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2024-25 season by former NHL coaches and assistants who turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the…
Read MoreSeven Keys to Defending a One-on-one Along the Boards, by Enio Sacilotto
When your team loses possession of the puck in a hockey game, your players must have the mentality to pressure the opponent with the puck as quickly as possible so your team can get the puck back. It is more fun to play with the puck than without! The terms we like to use are…
Read MoreTwists and Turns: A World Cup Fitness Coach Explains Pregame Warm-Ups
nytimes.com Sarah Lyall – from the New York Times 6–8 minutes In the final hour before a game, teams’ activities can look as random as recess at the local elementary school. But there is order in the chaos. DOHA, Qatar — Watching players perform their pregame warm-ups on the field is one of the more…
Read MoreWorth a Shot: Shooting Tips to Score More Goals
Charlie Coyle’s shooting tips to help you score more goals – from Massachusetts Hockey Charlie Coyle knows how good he has it. The Boston Bruins forward is now in his fifth season playing for his home-state team. He got married this past offseason, and is currently living out his dream with his wife and two…
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