A few years ago I was working at a hockey camp with Dennis Maruk (former 50 goal scorer and NHL all-star) and we were ending the camp with a scrimmage. One of the students playing defense rimmed the puck a few times to move it up ice to the wingers. I didn't think much of it, as I spent a lot of ...
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Sometimes it's fun to pretend. If you grew up playing hockey and ended up in the beer leagues the thought has probably crossed your mind "I wonder how much better those NHL'ers actually are" or "I bet if I practiced a little more I could have made it". Well, now we finally have a comparison of ...
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A couple of months ago I was browsing Pro Stock Hockey and saw that they had a Zdeno Chara hockey stick up for grabs. At 69" long (from butt end to heel) it's the longest, and possibly most unique hockey stick out there. Standing up straight it measures 77" and is a ridiculous 150 flex. The twig ...
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Vince from Hockey Sauce Kit was in town, so I made the trip to the city to shoot some videos. We ended up attempting a few trick shots, tossing some sauce, and shooting some great video with the GoPro. Check out the full video below, and if you want a Sauce Kit for the summer you can use the hockey ...
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In this video I got the chance to do a quick interview with Natalie Spooner. At only 23 years of age she won Olympic Gold in hockey for Team Canada and currently plays for the Toronto Furies of the CWHL. I met Natalie while at the Molson Canadian rooftop rink and she was kind enough to do this ...
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I just got back from the Lets Play Hockey Expo in Minnesota with a bunch of cool new products I just had to share. The expo in Minnesota is the largest hockey show in the world and businesses from across USA and Canada set up their booths to showcase their best products. Every year there are new ...
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A few days ago Bud Holloway performed one of the most amazing saves that you may ever see. The only thing is... he's not a goalie. Holloway is a forward for the St Johns Ice Caps of the AHL. What's so amazing about his save? It was a completely, out-of-nowhere mid air, fully stretched STICK save. ...
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I've done a lot of videos and articles on improving your shot, but once you get a decent shot the next problem is HITTING THE NET. I typed that in caps because you have to read that part in a coaches voice "HIT THE NET". While I've done a video on accuracy before, this one is a little different. ...
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Seeing something in slow motion is a great way to grasp concepts. I love just watching techniques in slow motion so I can notice minor details. Unfortunately there isn't a lot of good slow motion footage available, so when I had the chance to record my own I jumped on it. In this video I break down ...
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As a coach and player I see this scenario all too often. A player gets a clean break, one on one with the goalie. They look down at their stick and shoot, or completely freeze up and then get too close to the goalie to do anything and jam the puck right into his pads or chest. Don't let this happen ...
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After building your backyard rink it's time to install the liner. You don't want to rush this process though as having your liner in too early can cause some problems (debris build up, and tears that cause leaks) When to install your liner and how to fill it When the weather will be ...
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Last year I started a series on stickhandling drills. This is the first skill that I recommend any hockey player learns when it comes to stickhandling. It's a simple movement, but is quite difficult for new players to perform quickly. Learning to do this at a decent speed will teach many things. ...
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If you're looking to start playing hockey you will need to get proper fitting hockey equipment. This can be a confusing process if you've never played before. We recommend going to a good local hockey shop with knowledgeable staff to answer your questions and help you find the right fit, but that ...
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By Tyler Hinds, ProSmart Hockey (@THinds3) We are well into our season now, practices have become routine, maybe even monotonous, and the players are looking a little complacent. It’s time to spice things up a bit so that we can continue to challenge our players to keep developing their skills. ...
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As a men's league hockey player I know the pain of breaking a hockey stick. I'm a frugal guy, so every time I was in a sports store I would look for big discounts on hockey sticks so I could have some backups when needed. My frugality led me to focusing on how to get the most life out of each ...
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For the longest time, hockey sticks were made for adults, then cut and given to kids. Eventually the hockey stick companies caught on that kids and adults are not the same and basically made smaller hockey sticks for kids. Unfortunately some important aspects of the stick design were overlooked and ...
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We're breaking down some fundamental defensive strategies to help you play better hockey. These tips aren't just for defensemen. Anyone who plays hockey should know how to play defense, because remember, when the other team has the puck, everyone is playing defense. Using the Markings ...
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Every year I make a new list with the best gifts for hockey players, this year I have a lot of new ideas for your hockey player! Check out the 2014 and 2013 editions for some more ideas and our best stocking stuffers for hockey players list. Every hockey player wants to play MORE hockey. The ...
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This is a guest post from Jason from Training2point0 Hey How to Hockey Readers, I wanted to share with How To Hockey followers the concept of “Automatic Learning”. Imagine doing a drill that makes it impossible for you to fail. Imagine a drill that doesn’t require any thinking or cues or ...
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The Vancouver Canucks have recently started a new training section on their YouTube channel. Currently there are two stickhandling videos that I wanted to share with you. These stickhandling drills are pretty easy to do at home, and they are demonstrated by Daniel Sedin! NHL Stickhandling Drills ...
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I have written a guide to stickhandling accompanied with a 30 minute stickhandling training video. This guide will give you everything you need to know to become a GREAT stickhandler.
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