Posts Tagged ‘#YouthHockey’
Does Late-Night Eating Really Impact Performance?
By Seanna Thomas, Nutrition Consultant, from the Ontario Minor Hockey Website What you eat after a late practice or game can make a big difference Evening practices and late games are a big part of hockey life, but they often leave parents and players unsure about eating before bed. Should athletes refuel or skip the…
Read MoreMinnesota Wild Head Coach John Hynes on Small Area Games
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…
Read MoreLessons 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…
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