Posts Tagged ‘hockeytraining’
Lessons from Connor Bedard: What Every Hockey Player Can Learn
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…
Read MoreKeys to a Great Start & Never Giving Up: Lessons from the Calgary Flames and MacKenzie Weegar
By Enio Sacilotto Getting off to a hot start this coming season requires a team-first mindset. As Wayne Gretzky famously said, “Hockey is a unique sport in the sense that you need every guy helping each other and pulling in the same direction to be successful.”. The Calgary Flames put this into practice: with no…
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 MoreMastering 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 aiming to pick corners, catch a goalie off guard, or release the puck quickly under pressure, mastering the wrist shot gives players a dangerous edge. Below are ten essential points…
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