Lessons from Connor Bedard: What Every Hockey Player Can Learn

By Enio Sacilotto | August 7, 2025

By Enio Sacilotto Connor Bedard went from playing hockey in North Vancouver to becoming the Chicago Blackhawks’ star player.  The West Van Hockey Academy student shows us that being great at hockey isn’t just about being naturally talented.  It’s about learning the basics well, working harder than everyone else, and being smart about how you…

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Scoring on the Rush

By Enio Sacilotto | June 19, 2025

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…

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