THE ART OF THE BODY CHECK

By Enio Sacilotto | March 14, 2026

By Enio Sacilotto New York Rangers forward Will Cuylle is known as a prolific hitter in the NHL, having recorded at least 200 hits per season for three seasons. He ranks among the league leaders in this category. Recently, on the ABC Hockey Saturday pre-game show, Blake Bolden featured Will Cuylle in her segment “Breaking…

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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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