Category On-Ice Performance

The 10,000 Hour Rule In Girls Hockey

[ posted by Kim on 29th of July, 2015 ]

How young is too young for players to start getting serious about playing at the elite level of women's hockey? Is 15 too young?  How about 10? 7 years old is definitely too young, isn’t it? If an aspiring player’s goal is to play in the Olympics, it might not be. Here are some different ways to break down the math to get you to 10,000 hours.

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Pros & Cons of Summer Hockey

[ posted by Kim on 4th of June, 2015 ]

There is no doubt that playing in spring and summer tournaments is FUN.  It's a welcome change from the focused intensity of the season. But is it actually going to make you BETTER?

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How To Fake A Shot (video inside)

[ posted by Kim on 21st of May, 2015 ]

Female hockey players need to use a lot more fakes before they make their next play on the ice if they want to get to, and excel at, the next level. Here is a quick video on one of the key fakes - the fake shot.

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