Baseline Concussion Analysis

If you don’t know where the starting point is, how can you determine the end? Baseline concussion analysis is certainly the buzz in sports communities among players, parents, coaches and schools. One company, CereScan, has a way to capture brain imagery scans, which indicate to attending physicians how to treat the patient.

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12 Tips for Taking a Faceoff

Yanic Perreault made millions of dollars during a brilliant NHL career because he was one of the league’s premier faceoff guys. NHL GMs value these guys the way they value goal scorers—because the more faceoffs your team wins, the more puck possessions the team has, creating a winning environment. After you check out these 12 tips, see my entire faceoff story.

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Wherefore Art Thou Puck?

Wherefore art though puck? If you’re thinking, “The puck is right there on the ice,” it’s time to brush up on your Shakespeare. The question is why is a puck called a puck? And the answer, possibly, brings us right back to the Bard.

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Post-Season Evaluation Tips

With year-end team banquets, awards presentations and parties concluding the hockey season, there’s still one important task the coaching staff should consider doing. It’s important for coaches to give their players some feedback as to their on-ice improvement over the entire season and to identify a specific area they can work on during the summer months if they plan on playing at a higher level next fall. This does not have to be a long or complicated process—just some verbal or written feedback on their skill development and team play this past year.

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Don’t Be a Wannabe Coach

I had to learn the hard way many years ago, but maybe my lesson will help some of you learn what kids dread—your coaching. I was a swimmer, so when my oldest child, Keelan, decided to join a swim team I was thrilled. Confident I could help accelerate her progress, I hinted at a few tips here and there.

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Beyond Pizza for Hockey Banquets

As high schoolers wrap up their seasons with awards banquets and spring leagues kick off, we face another round of end-of-season parties and start-of-season icebreakers. No doubt if you’ve had one slice of pizza you’ve had 100 during the hockey season. So let’s take a look at an alternative with a little more sophistication for teens.

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Off-Season Training for High School Players

If you’re like most hockey players, you’re likely looking for the most beneficial—and injury free—off-season training program. This interview with an elite performance training coach, Oyvind Gulbrandsen of Viking Power Fitness, shares some guidelines for hockey players. Gulbrandsen spent years training pro hockey players in the off season and says, “Whether a hockey player is in a youth organization or a player with a pro team, they are all seeking the same results and that is to improve strength and performance.”

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End-of-Season Party: Mexican Food Recipes

Whether you’re in charge of the team dinner or a contributor to the food and beverage needs, you’re likely in the “how can I get this done quickly?” mentality. I know I always am, and I want to share with you some tried-and-true fast and delicious recipes you can whip up and receive rave reviews. And, these tasty dishes won’t break the bank.

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A Brilliant Disguise: Learning to Disguise Your Weaknesses and Play to Your Strengths

On youth hockey teams, player depth is constantly changing as players move up a level, graduate, focus on other sports and suffer from injuries. When the talent is deep, even the most skilled players battle for playing time. That is hockey. You are not alone. No crying in hockey. Keep on your course and keep the faith. Trust me, every player has been there. A really great piece of advice to everyone wanting more playing time may sound simple but it is very important: Hide your weaknesses and highlight your strengths. (This advice goes for both the stars and the non-stars on the team—all are equally important members of a team.)

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Top 10 Hockey Player New Year’s Resolutions

Find out how to “kick some ice” this year and win your battles—lots of small victories add up to winning the big ones! Adapt whichever resolutions apply to you:

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