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  • Drills from Miami of Ohio Coach Rico Blasi

    Here are some drills from head coach Rico Blasi that he runs with his D1 Miami of Ohio team. Obviously at this level these drills are done at a very high tempo. Some of the drills we have on the site already in a similar style, but I thought it would be good to group…

  • Never Shoot Like This…

    Wait… So I’m NOT supposed to shoot like Alex Ovechkin, Phil Kessel, Sidney Crosby and many other top scoring NHL forwards? That’s what I was told many times growing up and still hear today. I wanted to publish this article and video to help debunk this myth. The fact is there are many ways to…

  • 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…

  • How to Skate Backwards

    Skating backwards is a challenging skill for anyone to learn. The feeling of moving backwards is not natural at first, but with some practice and determination you will get the hang of it. In this article we have two videos for you to help you learn how to skate backwards. This video is a part…

  • World’s Best Teams Use Small Area Games

    Recently I saw a post on USA Hockey’s website talking about how the best teams in the world use small area games to improve their players. How do the best teams in the world train? Here is what some of our Olympians had to say about their NHL team practices. When asked if they play…

  • How to Raise the Puck and improve your accuracy

    The first thing any hockey player wants to learn (when it comes to shooting) is how to lift the puck. The problem is many players try all kinds of different methods and try anything and everything to raise the puck. In this article I am going to teach you the proper technique for lifting the…

  • Top 10 Most Viewed Drills from 2013

    I thought it would be interesting to see what the top viewed drills were in 2013 and share that with everyone. I was surprised a little by one or two, but the others seem to make sense. Many can be run on half ice, which so many organizations are doing now to get more teams…

  • @DerekSchooley Shares With Us a Defensive Zone Coverage Drill

    Robert Morris University head ice hockey coach Derek Schooley sent over a defensive zone coverage drill that works on 1×1, 2×2 and 5×5 skills. This drill is excellent for use on half ice practices as well as full ice practice slots. Every coach needs to work on his teams defensive zone coverage throughout the year…

  • Stickhandling Training Aid Review: The Dangler

    HockeyShot has a new line-up of training aids and I have been slowly testing and reviewing all the new products. “The Dangler” and the Mini Dangler are among two of the new stickhandling training aids released that are designed to help hockey players improve their hands. What is the Dangler? The Dangler is a pretty…

  • Pre-Game Preparation for Hockey Players

    Author: Geoff Winchester – G24Hockey.com (full bio at bottom of article) I am lucky to have had the opportunity to work with a number of NHLers training their bodies and minds to ensure they can handle the demands of their job and perform optimally every night. But I learn from them way more than I…