How to Choose the Best Hockey Camp for Your Player
When bombarded with information about off-season hockey camps, it’s easy to feel panic and think, “If I don’t get organized, get him signed up—and pay!—for these camps today, I’m holding him back!” Dreams of the NHL, the college scholarship or maybe just an A team fizzle before your eyes as you contemplate putting your tax refund toward more hockey. How do you evaluate all the information and decide what’s right for your player? We asked Angelo Ricci, a skills and stickhandling coach with more than 20 years experience, for help.
What’s That Call: Roughing
Everything you need to know about hockey calls but are embarrassed to ask... You’ve probably seen roughing penalties as early as Mite-D, when they pretend to just be clumsy. In a sport that’s already a little rough, what makes a little pushing and shoving transcend from aggressive, physical play to a roughing penalty? In other words, how rough is too rough?
Trophies for Teens – Is There a Better Alternative?
Mites love medals and the faux-metal trophies, but even an 11-year-old Squirt can be a little jaded to enjoy a trophy. And teenagers won’t bother to hide the eye-rolling if you present them with bobble-head hockey player trophies. PeeWees, Bantams and Midgets, however, do admit to wanting a memento of the team and recognition from the coach at year end. How can you impress, rather than embarrass, a teen hockey player?
What’s That Call: GOAL or No Goal?
Everything you need to know about hockey calls but are embarrassed to ask. Goal! Everyone knows what a goal looks like, right? Well, maybe not. At a recent tournament, I saw the puck bounce off the back of the net and pop back out of the goal. The referee didn’t call a goal or no goal — in fact, he didn’t event seem to notice. This happened twice that weekend, leading me to believe that the puck had to eventually land on the ice to count. Later, I found out the real problem: The referee actually did not see it ...
How to Choose the Best Hockey Camp for Your Player
When bombarded with information about off-season hockey camps, it’s easy to feel panic and think, “If I don’t get organized, get him signed up—and pay!—for these camps today, I’m holding him back!” Dreams of the NHL, the college scholarship or maybe just an A team fizzle before your eyes as you contemplate putting your tax refund toward more hockey. How do you evaluate all the information and decide what’s right for your player? We asked Angelo Ricci, a skills and stickhandling coach with more than 20 years experience, for help.
What’s That Call: Roughing
Everything you need to know about hockey calls but are embarrassed to ask... You’ve probably seen roughing penalties as early as Mite-D, when they pretend to just be clumsy. In a sport that’s already a little rough, what makes a little pushing and shoving transcend from aggressive, physical play to a roughing penalty? In other words, how rough is too rough?
Trophies for Teens – Is There a Better Alternative?
Mites love medals and the faux-metal trophies, but even an 11-year-old Squirt can be a little jaded to enjoy a trophy. And teenagers won’t bother to hide the eye-rolling if you present them with bobble-head hockey player trophies. PeeWees, Bantams and Midgets, however, do admit to wanting a memento of the team and recognition from the coach at year end. How can you impress, rather than embarrass, a teen hockey player? Read the story »
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What’s That Call: GOAL or No Goal?
Everything you need to know about hockey calls but are embarrassed to ask. Goal! Everyone knows what a goal looks like, right? Well, maybe not. At a recent tournament, I saw the puck bounce off the back of the net and pop back out of the goal. The referee didn’t call a goal or no goal — in fact, he didn’t event seem to notice. This happened twice that weekend, leading me to believe that the puck had to eventually land on the ice to count. Later, I found out the real problem: The referee actually did not see it happen. And with the puck back in play, the scoring team had no proof they scored.
Parenting
When bombarded with information about off-season hockey camps, it’s easy to feel panic and think, “If I don’t get organized,...
Everything you need to know about hockey calls but are embarrassed to ask... You’ve probably seen roughing penalties as...
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Coaching
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Team Management
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Youth Sports Character
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Recruiting
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Nutrition and Health
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The sheer number of energy drinks on the market today is staggering. There are so many options, it might seem as though they...
Player Development
Keeping players motivated when they are playing a “not as skilled”‘ team can be difficult. Hockey expert and author,...
The whistle blows and the puck is dropped. The fastest and most skilled player is about to win the hockey face-off. The following...
Checking is a key defensive technique, that if done correctly can mean the difference between time in the penalty box and...
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