Q&A: What Drills Help Build Puckhandling?
Keeping skills fresh and motivating players to practice during the summer months can be a difficult job. In the following article, President and Director of the New England Hockey Institute, Dennis Chighisola provides some excellent puckhandling drills to keep your player going strong in the summer months.
Houston Aeros Working To Grow the Game
The Houston Aeros are partnering with local rinks and leagues in a new “Grow The Game” initiative. This exciting new program is designed to draw new players to local rinks from the growing fan base of the Houston Aeros. Youth and Amateur teams alike will be directly involved any time they are showcased at an Aeros game.
The Importance of Teaching Your Player to Deal with Competition
Though competition for adults is often about more substantive matters, competition is most intense and pronounced in kids. Every day, kids compete to:
Improve Puck Movement and Passing Skills with Attack Triangles
In addition to stellar skating skills, developing puck movement and passing skills are an important element in bring your game to the next level The Attack Triangle is a new device designed to help players work these skills on and off the ice. So is it worth it? Here is our review of the Attack Triangle:
Total Hockey Announces Special for Hockey Families
Total Hockey has announced a special for all hockey families. For a limited time when you visit TotalHockey.net and use the code “GTGMNHC”, you will receive 10% off any order. (Some Restrictions May Apply). To take advantage of this offer and visit TotalHockey.net, please click here.
Wild Announce Lids for Kids Program and Hockey Fights Cancer Night
Help support local pediatric cancer patients through the Wild’s “Lids for Kids” program. “Lids for Kids” offers Wild fans an opportunity to purchase Wild HFC knit beanies for just $15 each in all Hockey Lodge retail locations throughout the month of October. “Lids” can then be donated back to us for delivery by Wild players to pediatric cancer patients in local hospitals. Fans are also invited to attach notes of encouragement to their donated hats. Proceeds from “Lids for Kids” beanies sales will benefit pediatric cancer research through Hockey Fights Cancer.
What is the Most Memorable Thing a Coach Has Taught Your Child?
Last week we asked you to provide input regarding the most memorable thing a coach has taught your child. The individual who provided the best answer would win a $50 gift certificate to HockeyShot.com. We received many great responses regarding the coaches in your lives. Congratulations to Tammy Shults for providing the following winning response:
USA Hockey Introduces American Development Model
The American Development Model (ADM) provides age-appropriate guidelines and curriculum to hockey associations across America to help more kids play, love and excel in hockey.
Improve Skills with the Elite Hockey Coaching & Development Series
Finding great coaching resources is one key element in staying ahead of the competition. The Elite Hockey Coaching & Development Series offers coaching staff and players the latest skills development and conditioning drills. So is it worth it? Here is our review of this training resource:
Q&A: How Does My Player Get College Funding if He Does Not Qualify for a Scholarship?
One thing that unites hockey players is their love of the game. This means that despite the fact that they may never be offered a college scholarship or play professionally, they continue to play throughout their life. The following article is in response to a question submitted by Jim, regarding his son’s options for college funding while still playing the game he loves.
