Category On-Ice Performance

Does Body Checking Belong In Women’s Hockey?

[ posted by Kim on 6th of September, 2009 ]

Here we go again. On the eve of another big match-up between the US and Canada tonight, there has been plenty of talk of whether they should put body-checking back into women’s hockey (it was a part of the game up until 1990). The issue of whether there should be body-checking in girls’ hockey always […]

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What Women’s Hockey Does NOT Need More Of…

[ posted by Kim on 31st of August, 2009 ]

It’s official – I feel a rant coming on. Training camps have been underway for many girls hockey teams here in Ontario for the last few weeks. Coaches, parents and players are looking for ways that they can get an “edge” on their competition for next season…and that means one thing, and one thing only…they […]

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Talent vs Skill Gap in Girls Hockey

[ posted by Kim on 16th of August, 2009 ]

The difference between talent and skill in girls hockey is one of the most misunderstood concepts for someone who is trying to take their game to the next level. Talent is something girls hockey players have naturally. Skill is only developed by hours and hours of working on your game on and off the ice. […]

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