Category On-Ice Performance

Are Face-Offs Even Important?

[ posted by Kim on 20th of October, 2010 ]

Face-off plays are definitely not something I get excited about as a coach.  Teaching them usually involves a lot of standing around and it’s hard to run through them at game-like intensity with your own team since everyone knows the same plays.   All that being said, they are absolutely critical to the success of […]

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Are You Exhausted Yet?

[ posted by Kim on 5th of October, 2010 ]

I have to admit it… I’m tired.  Just one month back into the season and I feel like I need a week-long nap. If you’re feeling the same way, I don’t blame you.   A lot the players I’ve coached, trained and spoken to this month are finding it hard to give 100% on the […]

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How To Watch Hockey Properly

[ posted by Kim on 29th of September, 2010 ]

There are a few different ways of watching the game – whether live or on TV – and if you want to get to (and excel at) the next level, there is a better way to watch. Here are the 3 most common ways of watching hockey: 1.  Just following the play:  that’s what most […]

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