Learn Proper Wrist Shot Technique
The wrist shot is probably the most effective shot in hockey. It is a very accurate shot and it can be released fairly quickly. This is the shot that a player should learn first. While not as fast as the slap shot, with practice, proper technique and upper body strength, the wrist shot can be very powerful. Read more
Six Proven Steps To Help Players Overcome Fear
Fear is a natural instinct that once helped protect humans from being eaten. Though being eaten is no longer a daily problem, fear is still a large part of life. Read more
The ABC’s of ADM – Part 2
Do you know how many times the average 6 to 9 year old touches the puck during a game or how the NHL is getting involved with USA Hockey’s American Development model? The following article, which is part two of the ABC’s of ADM series (letters I to R), provides answers to these questions and much more. Read more
The Secret to Becoming a Better Hockey Player
Players don’t just get better. They improve at many small things that add up to an overall better player. For example, passing requires improving at things like vision, timing, balance, speed and decision making. If players improve in all of these areas, then they become better passers. Read more
Improve Shot Accuracy with the Ultimate Goalie
Shot accuracy is a key component to developing as a hockey player. The Ultimate Goalie, from HockeyShot.com provides players a realistic target to increase shot accuracy. So is it worth it? Here is our review of the Ultimate Goalie: Read more
8 Practical Tips to Help Your Player Overcome a Loss
Any athlete who plays a sport long enough is going to lose their share of games – and sometimes lose badly. Handling these losses is actually a more important lesson than learning to handle wins. A player’s reaction to a loss has a huge impact on their long term success. Here are eight great tips to help your player when the game just doesn’t go their way: Read more
USA Hockey Presents the ABC’s of the American Development Model Part 1
The American Development Model was designed by USA Hockey to provide guidelines and continuity in youth hockey. The following article is part one in the ABC’s of the ADM and provides background on how the model was started as well as other interesting facts. Read more
Two Keys to a Successful Travel Hockey Schedule
Last week we asked you to provide input regarding: how you handle a hectic hockey travel schedule. The individual who offered the best answer would win $150 worth of NHL BladeTape from www.BladeTape.ca. Congratulations to Mitch Fletcher for supplying the following winning response: Read more
What to do When Your Child Doesn’t Hustle
Sooner or later, every parent will have to face the perceived shame and humiliation caused by a child who didn’t “hustle” during a game. Most of the other parents will be polite and say things like “Is your child feeling okay?” or “Hope everything is okay at home.” Some parents will suggest private lessons or maybe even other teams to play on, but most will be quiet and avoid direct eye contact. When this happens, parents can either put on a brave face and laugh off the comments, or just pretend to be on their cell phone while quickly walking their child to the car. When confronted with too much shame and humiliation, parents quit youth sports and never return. Read more
OneGoal Holds Market Blitzes for 2009-2010 Season
OneGoal selected two markets to help promote the growth of youth hockey. Fresh off the heels of last season’s successful blitzes in Connecticut and Illinois, OneGoal chose Massachusetts and California as this season’s partners. Read more
