Improve Dryland Stickhandling Skills with the Green Biscuit
The Green Biscuit is a new innovative stickhandling puck designed to simulate on-ice feel off the ice. So is it worth it? Here’s our review of the Green Biscuit:
Teaching Players the Importance of Right and Wrong
Research shows that sports participation is actually eroding the moral reasoning of many athletes. The good news is that coaches can make a difference by coaching ethical toughness and by engaging athletes in dialog about ethics and sports.
Wild Ticket Specials for Minnesota Hockey Families
The Minnesota Wild have created exclusive ticket specials for all Minnesota Hockey families. Information about these exclusive ticket specials will be included in the Minnesota Hockey HEP newsletter. To sign up for the Minnesota Hockey HEP Newsletter, just enter your name and email in the upper right hand corner of this page.
Q&A: Is it Time to Quit Hockey?
Here is an intriguing reader question from Nick regarding whether or not his son should just give up on hockey given uncertainty about his future. President and Director of the New England Hockey Institute, Dennis Chighisola provided some excellent expert advice on the subject and suggests that in the end it is always about the love of the game!
Let’s Play Hockey Expo 2009 – Skinner Hockey
This article is part of the ongoing Let’s Play Hockey Expo 2009 series presented by DailyHockeyDeal.com. The Let’s Play Hockey Expo is the largest hockey consumer expo in the U.S. In this segment, Executive Editor TK Stohlman interviews professional hockey skills coach, Sean Skinner of Skinner Hockey.
Supporting Your Player in Silence
Parents are comfortable giving instructions to their child and this comfort naturally spills over into athletic competitions. However, when it comes to game time instruction, coaches, league staff, officials and sports psychologists all have one word of advice – “DON’T!”
Q&A: Are Exposure Camps Worth The Investment?
Summer is a great time for kids to brush up on their skills and prepare for the upcoming season. The following article addresses a reader’s question regarding the benefits of sending kids to exposure camps and clinics.
Let’s Play Hockey Expo 2009 – SweetHockey
This article is part of the ongoing Let’s Play Hockey Expo 2009 series presented by DailyHockeyDeal.com. The Let’s Play Hockey Expo is the largest hockey consumer expo in the U.S. In this segment, Executive Editor TK Stohlman interviews former NHL Player, Lance Pitlick of SweetHockey.
How to Avoid Overcorrecting Your Player
Most parents only want what is best for their children. In sports this attitude can be both a help and a hindrance. Sometimes a well meaning parent can question or criticize their player’s performance without considering other issues that might be contributing to the problem. The following article addresses the issue of overcorrecting your player and factors to consider when problems occur.
Q&A: What Level of Travel Team Should I Consider For My Son?
A few weeks ago Stacy sent us a question regarding the right age for travel hockey. President and Director of the New England Hockey Institute, Dennis Chighisola provided some excellent expert advice on the subject. In this article, Stacy follows up with an additional question, regarding the best level of play for her son in a travel team setting.
