Last summer I worked on my slapshot and ended up increasing my slapshot speed by 20 MPH. If you want some help with your slapshot you can see the basics and links to other related videos and articles on our how to take a slapshot article, but this summer I want to see how much [...]

How great would it be to step onto the ice next season and be BETTER than the last time you skated? Well it is quite possible and the summer time is a great time to sharpen some of your skills. The only thing that is coming in between you improving over the summer is yourself, [...]

How to Gain On-Ice Speed with Off-Ice Training

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by Jeremy on February 22, 2012

By Jarod Palmer, Minnesota Wild Player Note: HUGE thanks to Jarod for writing this article for How To Hockey. This article is a detailed account of how he got his speed up to NHL standards. If you want to say thanks you can tweet this article and mention him https://twitter.com/#!/palmfisher I have always been a [...]

How to perfect the one-timer

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by Jeremy on February 16, 2012

The one-timer is a great shot if you can do it properly, it is also a great way to embarrass yourself on the ice if you don’t know how to do it properly. There is nothing worse than completely missing the puck, or sending a muffin towards the net that the goalie easily gloves. In [...]

How to Win Faceoffs in Hockey – Face Off Tips

February 3, 2012
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If you are a centermen one of your major responsibilities on the ice is to win face-offs. Some players who are new to the game overlook the importance of this job and approach the face-off dot without much thought, but no matter what level of hockey you play the face-off win is vital for your [...]

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Forward Crossovers Basics

January 26, 2012
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We have had a lot of requests for more skating videos and articles so here is one for forward skating, we have some basic articles already for how to skate and how to stop, so this one seemed like the net logical video / article to publish. In this video we show you the basics [...]

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The Role of a Centerman in Hockey

January 11, 2012
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When you are playing organized hockey it is important that everyone on the team plays their positions and does “their job”. I like to teach each player what their job is so they understand where they need to be and what they should be doing in each situation on the ice. If just one player [...]

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Deke of the Week 9 – Backhand Toe Drag

December 16, 2011
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If you are looking for a new move to try out during practice or shinny then todays deke of the week is a great one to practice. This is a shifty move that I like to use when I need to gain the center and there is a pesky defencemen in my way. Usually this [...]

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How to Build a Backyard Hockey Rink

November 27, 2011

Thanks to Joe from backyard-hockey.com for writing this guest post This guide explains how to build a rink from scratch, if you are looking for a backyard kit that can be re-used you could consider picking one up on this page you can use our coupon code  HOWHCKY001   for $10 off. If you are [...]

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What to do with Broken Hockey Sticks

November 17, 2011
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I think I might have a problem, I just can’t bring myself to throw out my broken hockey sticks. Many people pay over $100 for a stick, so when it breaks half way through the season it might be hard to accept the $100 loss and throw the hockey stick out. In this article I [...]

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Best Christmas Presents for Hockey Players 2011

November 15, 2011
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Last year I wrote a guide for buying Christmas gifts for hockey players and it got a great response from our visitors. I thought I would update the list this year with some more cool Christmas gift ideas for hockey players. Here it is in no particular order A hockey Shooting Pad When I was [...]

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5 Hockey Speed Training Tips

November 11, 2011
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This is a guest post from Kevin Neeld In my 18 years as a player and on-ice instructor and now as an off-ice specialist, I have seen countless players get cut and/or lose their competitive edge because they can’t keep up with the speed at that current level. While everyone’s speed potential is a little [...]

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Complete Guide to Stickhandling

November 4, 2011
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In an effort to bring you the most comprehensive and in depth hockey training I have created the complete guide to stickhandling. I have written a number of articles on stickhandling as well as produced quite a few videos but many of the How to Hockey readers wanted a complete guide that shows everything from [...]

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Deke of the Week 8 – Toe Drag

November 4, 2011
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In the latest deke of the week (or month ) we bring you the toe drag. The toe drag is a very effective move IF you can master it. This is one of those moves that you don’t want to try in a game unless you have done it flawlessly 10 times in a row [...]

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Stickhandling Progress Tracking Sheet

October 27, 2011
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After releasing my Complete guide to stickhandling I had a number of requests for a way to track progress while completing the drills in the book / video. I decided to make the tracking sheet and methods available to everyone, but if you need some tips for stickhandling and drills / variations to use (to [...]

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How To Hockey Jerseys for sale (winning design)

October 24, 2011
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If you need a new practice jersey (or a cool jersey to wear around town) check out the winning jersey design from Rink Gear Want to Buy it? You can get it for only $60, and $10 from each sale will go to the Jumpstart charity. You can choose any size, name and number you [...]

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Hockey Cheat Sheet

October 19, 2011
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Lets be honest, there is a lot to learn when it comes to positioning in hockey and you might have heard it 20 times but some of us just aren’t verbal learners. For all the visual learners out there I have created the hockey cheat sheet. This is an all encompassing guide that pretty much [...]

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How To Hockey Jersey Design Contest

October 7, 2011

The guys at Rink Gear are hosting a jersey design contest to find a hockey jersey for How To Hockey. If you, or anyone you know has a knack for design they can submit a design on the how to hockey jersey contest page. You can also visit that link to see the most recent [...]

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Easton Stealth RS Hockey Stick Review

October 5, 2011
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Easton sent Ken and I two Easton Stealth RS hockey sticks to review. We got them in the mail the other day and our first ice time is tonight. I thought I would give a sneak peak at the new Easton Stealth RS hockey stick. If you are looking to buy one – I found [...]

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Tips to Safely Block a Shot in Hockey

October 2, 2011

Hey guys, we are pumped for the new hockey season and will be trying our best to get videos and articles up as quickly as possible. In this video we are on the ice again and sharing tips on how to safely block a shot in hockey. Remeber that blocking a shot is always dangerous, [...]

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