Hockey Player Magazine

Category: General

  • 5 Biggest and Most Devoted Hockey Fan Bases in North America

    This guest post comes from www.honesthockey.com   You probably already know that hockey fanatics are pretty die-hard. When the game’s really going, so are the fans, and there’s nothing that’s going to step in between them (except for an opposing team).   But what are the most devoted hockey fan bases in North America? Sure, most…

  • Robert Morris Head Coach Derek Schooley Shares Two Practice Drills with IceHockeyDrills.Info

    Now that the new season is about to start I wanted to share two drills that Robert Morris Head Coach Derek Schooley shared with me. As with all drills, these should be run at a high tempo to ensure players are practicing at game speed. Both are full ice drills that run from both sides…

  • RMU Head Coach @DerekSchooley Shares His Game Day Bench Card

    Now that the new season is rapidly approaching, I thought it was a good time to share the game day bench card that Robert Morris head coach Derek Schooley shared with me. Each of us has their own way to track things on the bench during a game. Coach Schooley’s card has a nicely organized…

  • What I Now Know For Sure

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  • Team Canada 2v0 / 2v1

    I really like this drill a lot. It incorporates a number of aspects of play in just one drill. The drill starts with a reverse pass between the D and then a quick outlet pass. That part then moves down the ice, while a 2v1 begins in the opposite direction. The play down the other…

  • Wednesday Drill of the Week: 2v1 to 4v2

    Originally posted on Coach Chris Hall:Another transition drill, this one focuses on the offensive side of the transition game. The drill starts with X1 and X2 (in black) crossing and attacking one D 2v1. Play out the rush. On a whistle, X3 takes off with a puck. X1 and X2, as well as the…

  • ScoreBig.com Preview

    I’ve stumbled upon a new site that will probably benefit a lot of you hockey fans. The season is all but over, but this lead should help everyone out as we look forward to the new season in the distance. I have a 7 year-old son and a 3 year-old girl. I love to take them…

  • Coach Bennett and Union Win NCAA National Championship

    Just want to congratulate Coach Bennett and his Union Dutchmen on their national championship success. Coach Bennett has helped me and my team with defensive zone coverage and skills and we won a championship. Obviously his techniques are pretty solid, helping him guide his team to their first national title. Our site has had input…

  • Contributing D1 Coaches Win Conference Championships

    I just wanted to offer a quick note of congratulations to two head coaches who contribute content to our site for winning their conference championships over the weekend. First up is Derek Schooley (@DerekSchooley) for Robert Morris University. RMU scored five goals in the third period to take down Canisius 7-4 in the Atlantic Hockey…

  • Need a Little Help Recruiting From My Coaching Friends

    It’s that time of year when I have to start recruiting players for next years team. It’s a time consuming job watching other teams play so I can scout the players on their teams. I thought that I would send out this simple request and see if any of you know players in my area…