What you do away from the puck is equally as important as when you have the puck. Small details like this stick lift by Scott Laughton is a prime example of giving your teammate that extra second to get this shot off resulting in a goal.

The importance of patience during zone entries in hockey, using Celebrini as an example of excellent execution. We talk about how forcing plays and throwing pucks from bad angles often results in turnovers and missed opportunities. Instead, we see...

Playing chess not checkers is going to help you win more puck battles on the ice. By eliminating a player stick that you’re going to battle with gives you a massive advantage on winning those 101 puck battles.

This is a great example of using puck protection to create a highlight real goal. Not every play has to be a tow drag or putting it through a player‘s legs. Using your body and reach to protect the puck is a great way to ensure you’ll have the puck...

This is a great drill you can start practice with, or you can even do this playing on the ODR‘s. Puck protection is so important at every level and should be worked on continuously

If your stride feels tight or locked up, the issue usually isn’t a lack of flexibility. It’s a lack of hip strength and control through rotation. Skating speed depends on how well your hips can rotate, load, and re-load each stride. If you can’t...

Too many players use the pass as a way out instead of a solution. Let’s discuss one of the biggest hockey IQ mistakes players make, passing the puck to avoid responsibility instead of solving the problem themselves. Good hockey is not about...