Posts Tagged ‘#HockeyIQ’
Picking your spot. Winning the battle. Every time.
By Coach Enio In this clip from Coach Enio’s International Hockey Camps, Coach Jason Becker, from PCHA and a IHC Coach, breaks down one of the most overlooked skills in the game: winning a loose puck battle. It’s not about who wants it more, it’s about mechanics. Pick your spot in front of you, get…
Read MorePreparing Mentally & Physically for Tryouts, Evaluations
From the Rink Nations Website: https://rinknation.ca/ Whether you’re vying for a spot on a competitive hockey team, showcasing your talent at an ID skate, or grinding through evaluations for selection camps, preparation is everything. It’s not just about how hard you can shoot or how fast you can fly down the ice, it’s about mindset, readiness,…
Read MoreMastering Defensive IQ: Breaking Down What Makes Jaccob Slavin an Elite Defender
By Enio Sacilotto In this clip, Kevin Bieksa and Brenden Dillon describe Jaccob Slavin as one of the best defensive defensemen in the NHL right now. He is a tall, rangy defenseman who may not deliver many hits, but he is difficult for offensive players to get around. Brenden Dillon explains that offensive hockey IQ…
Read MoreFrom 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 to strategically place the puck deep in the offensive zone and keep your team’s forechecking going. The goal of an aggressive forecheck is to force turnovers, which can create offensive opportunities.…
Read MorePuck Battles: Mindset, Technique & How to Improve
By Steve Mann, Minnesota Hockey Website Maintaining control of the puck is an often overlooked, but absolutely critical, element of hockey that can be the difference between winning and losing. “It’s simple – if you have the puck, the other team doesn’t,” said East Ridge High School Girls Hockey Head Coach Andy Roeser. “You can control…
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