Category On-Ice Performance

Throwing Punches in Girls Hockey

[ posted by Kim on 15th of December, 2009 ]

I think I might be getting old.  Back when I played midget and junior female hockey in the late 90’s, I can honestly say I maybe saw three or four punches thrown in an entire season.  Even when I was playing in the elite women’s leagues, I only saw three fights over the course of […]

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One Thing Girls Hockey Coaches Can’t Teach You

[ posted by Kim on 19th of November, 2009 ]

As a coach who works with girls hockey players both on and off the ice, I help players develop the skill and athleticism they need to take their game to the highest level possible.  But there is one thing that a player absolutely MUST have if they want to realize their hockey dreams – and […]

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Permission To Fail In Female Hockey

[ posted by Kim on 2nd of October, 2009 ]

Earlier this week, my girls hockey players were working on full-ice 1v1 drills and I had to admit I was frustrated at their lack of gap control. To be fair, one of the hardest things for all hockey players to do (especially defensemen) is to keep a tight gap in a one-on-one open-ice situation. It […]

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