The Big Save Contest from Scotiabank

November 13, 2010
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Hey everyone, I wanted to let you know about a cool contest that is currently being run by Scotiabank. The contest is called the big save and it is open to all Canadian residents. The winner will get a trip to Whitehorse, Yukon Territories for their entire hockey team to participate in hockey day in [...]

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How to Take a Snapshot – Off Ice Tutorial

October 26, 2010
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The snapshot is a very important shot in hockey. When players first start playing they will learn how to perfect the wrist shot, the backhander, and later the slapshot. Some hockey players will naturally learn the snapshot, but others have to be taught, and in my opinion it is better to learn the different techniques, [...]

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How To Tape a Hockey Stick

October 18, 2010
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Getting a new hockey stick is a big purchase now-a-days. When I started playing hockey I would buy $10 wooden kohos from Canadian Tire, now I am dropping $100 for a mid-level one piece hockey stick! Some players are spending up to $300 on a stick, that might break after a few games. If you [...]

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Workouts to improve hockey shot power – Improve your slapshot and wrist shot

September 22, 2010
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At the beginning of the summer we started the slapshot challenge. Over 250 people signed up to find out how to improve their slapshot. So far we have published articles on how to improve slapshot power, where slapshot power comes from, how to improve slapshot accuracy and a few slapshot tips to help fix common [...]

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Roll up Shooting Pad – Extreme Passing Kit Review

August 20, 2010
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This is our review of the Extreme passing kit which you can find for sale on this page As a hockey player you should always be looking for ways to improve your skills. When I was a kid I would practice my shooting and stickhandling on a regular basis in my parents barn, but the [...]

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Complete Guide to the Hockey Stick Curve

August 18, 2010
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I hear a lot of requests on hockey forums like modsquad hockey and the rink on hfboards.com about the curve of a hockey stick. Questions like “what is the best curve for shooting”, “what is the best curve for a toe drag”, “what curve should I use for saucer passes, or to score more goals”. [...]

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Hockey Dryland Training Tile Review

August 11, 2010
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As a hockey player it is important to practice shooting and stickhandling on a regular basis. The big problem that most hockey players have though is finding a suitable surface to stickhandle and shoot off of. The biggest problem with shooting and stickhandling on pavement or asphalt is the increased friction. This friction causes the [...]

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How to Toe Drag – Off ice Tutorial

August 9, 2010
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I have had a tonne of requests from the subscribers of how to hockey to teach them how to toe drag. I wanted to wait until the ice is in, but I know a few good ways to practice the toe drag off ice so I thought I would write this article (and make a [...]

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How to Improve Hockey Speed

July 25, 2010
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Increasing Hockey Speed – By Jeremy Weiss Increasing hockey speed is a never-ending pursuit for most hockey players… or at least it should be!! Today’s game is much different than it used to be. The crack-down on “clutch-and-grab” hockey has really opened up the ice for the skilled athlete. We are seeing an exciting shift [...]

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How to Improve Slapshot Accuracy

July 18, 2010
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For the last few months a lot of our readers have been participating in the slapshot challenge where we have shown you how to take a slapshot, how to improve your slapshot power, slapshot tips and where slapshot power comes from. Now we are going to take a break from learning to break the glass [...]

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Two Types of Wrist Shots

July 6, 2010
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Yes there are two types of wrists shots in hockey, yet I am amazed at how many people are unaware of this fact. A newcomer to the game of hockey asked for some wrist shot tips in a popular hockey forum. Many beer leaguers who have been playing hockey for years tried to help. The [...]

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EZ Goal Folding Hockey Net Review

June 19, 2010
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I recently received an EZ goal from hockeyshot.com and have had the chance to take it out, set it up, and take a bunch of shots. I have been shooting on this net for a few weeks now and tested it for quality and durability. If you are thinking of getting a hockey net, check [...]

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12 Pro Face-Off Tips

June 8, 2010
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Thanks to Jeff Serowik, former NHL’er and owner of Pro Ambitions Hockey, Inc. for these great face-off tips. Tips for taking a face-off in hockey: Great knee bend Grip the stick with one hand on top of shaft and the other hand really low on shaft for leverage Watch the referees hand and try to [...]

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Slapshot Tips – Where Slapshot Power Comes From

May 29, 2010
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This article is meant to help seasoned hockey players add more speed to their slapshot. If you are new to hockey, you may want to read how to take a slapshot, practice a lot, and then return here. A vital aspect in maximizing your slapshot power is understanding where the power comes from. Most new [...]

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Green Biscuit Review

May 22, 2010
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The green biscuit is a hockey training puck that is designed to replicate the feeling of stickhandling with a real hockey puck on ice. While many ( too many!) products promise the feel of stickhandling with a real puck, only a few can deliver. How did it stack up? Read on to find out. If [...]

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How to Improve Slapshot Power

May 18, 2010
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As part of our slapshot challenge it is our mission to help you improve slapshot power and accuracy. In this article we will show you how to turn your muffin of a slapshot into a howitzer. Proper slapshot technique Proper technique is the most important aspect of your slapshot, in fact by using a radar [...]

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How and When to Shoot Low in Hockey

May 12, 2010
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A lot of hockey players like to snipe the top corners, and why wouldn’t you? It looks pretty and makes you look like a pro. The only problem is that when you start getting better at hockey, so do the goalies. Goalies love to rob players with their flashy glove saves, or brilliant blocker saves. [...]

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Hockey Shooting Pad Review

April 29, 2010
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The Guys over at hockeyshot were kind enough to send us some awesome hockey training products for us to review. The first training product we reviewed is the first item you should buy if you want to work on stick handling and shooting; and if you use our coupon (bottom of page) you get $10 [...]

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How to Win Face-Offs

April 25, 2010
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This is a guest post from Jeff Serowik, former NHL’er and owner of Pro Ambitions Hockey, Inc. A former teammate of mine Yanic Perreault who had a brilliant NHL career made millions of dollars because he’s one of the leagues premier face-off guys. NHL GMs value these guys like goal scorers because the more face-offs [...]

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How to do the Scoopy Puck Move

April 22, 2010
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Remember back in 1996 when Mike Legg was playing for Michigan State, went behind the net, scooped the puck up on his stick and put it top shelf? Fast forward 10 years and Sidney Crosby does a perfect repeat of the Mike Legg goal. The question is, what should we call this move? The Crosby [...]

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