Think Small For Big Gains in Learning Hockey

By Enio Sacilotto | July 9, 2026

By Jason Gregor, Edmonton Journal   Using half-ice, fewer games and more practice time a plus for kids, says developmental guru George Kingston George Kingston started his coaching career going on 50 years ago — in 1968 at the University of Calgary — but the man considered one of Canada’s best developmental coaches still keeps giving…

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Minnesota Wild Head Coach John Hynes on Small Area Games

By Enio Sacilotto | December 4, 2025

By Jessi Pierce,  from USA Hockey Magazine 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…

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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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