Forward Crossovers Basics

forward crossovers in hockey

by Jeremy on January 26, 2012

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 [...]

The Role of a Centerman in Hockey

role of a centermen in hockey

by Jeremy on January 11, 2012

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 [...]

Deke of the Week 9 – Backhand Toe Drag

how to do the backhand toe drag in hockey

by Jeremy on December 16, 2011

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 [...]

How to Build a Backyard Hockey Rink

by Jeremy on 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 [...]

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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A simple workout to improve footspeed and endurance

July 11, 2011
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Last summer I was looking for a few simple workouts that I could do at home when I had some time to kill, or during those days where I feel very unproductive. One of the tricks I found was to use a jump rope. I felt a bit silly buying a skipping rope because I [...]

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How to Backhand Toe Drag

July 10, 2011
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Last summer I showed you how to toe drag and this summer I am going to show the backhand toe drag. The toe drag is a great move to use and very deceptive, if you can perfect the toe drag you will be able pull a few really nice dangles and have the guys on [...]

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The Best of How To Hockey – Summer Edition

June 24, 2011
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Last summer we wrote a bunch of articles and made quite a few videos to help with stuff like shooting and stickhandling. I get quite a few emails asking for drills or tips for ways to improve these skills off the ice so I thought I would make a collection of links to the articles [...]

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Hockey Speed Training

June 19, 2011
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Speed is a major factor on the ice, have good acceleration and a good top speed will make you hard to catch on the ice and should help you get more shots on ice. If you feel like you’ve got rocks in your hockey socks try doing this exercise a few times a week over [...]

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How to Saucer Pass

June 16, 2011
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I thought we would take a break from the Deke of Week for the summer and stick to off-ice training, I will be including stickhandling drills and other off-ice tips so you can improve over the summer. One skill that I have gotten a lot of requests for is the saucer pass. If you can [...]

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