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  • Defenseman Puck Support

    This video does a great job of teaching Puck Support.  The key is the Dman without the puck is not rushing up ice, but providing support to his partner and giving him an outlet pass.Thanks to IHD Partner Kevin Muller over at  M2Hockey.com &am…

  • Defenseman Puck Support

    This video does a great job of teaching Puck Support.  The key is the Dman without the puck is not rushing up ice, but providing support to his partner and giving him an outlet pass.Thanks to IHD Partner Kevin Muller over at  M2Hockey.com &am…

  • Defenseman Puck Support

    This video does a great job of teaching Puck Support.  The key is the Dman without the puck is not rushing up ice, but providing support to his partner and giving him an outlet pass.Thanks to IHD Partner Kevin Muller over at  M2Hockey.com &am…

  • Cornell One Touch Warm-Up

    Here is a simple warm-up drill from Cornell university that works on one-touch passing and moving the puck up the wall for a shot on goal. This drill helps develop better passing skills and also helps to warm-up the goaltenders. Make sure to tell the players where to shoot from.I prefer to keep the shots…

  • Faceoff Tips

    Current and Former Pittsburgh Penguins talk about the art of the face-off and give some strategy for your players.  Watch the video then read my comments below.Note:  This is not my content. I’m sharing what was found publicly displayed on yo…

  • Faceoff Tips

    Current and Former Pittsburgh Penguins talk about the art of the face-off and give some strategy for your players.  Watch the video then read my comments below.Note:  This is not my content. I’m sharing what was found publicly displayed on yo…

  • The Ultimate Resource Guide for Hockey Coaches

    As a hockey coach I am always scouring the internet for new ideas, drills, and resources. I have found a number of great drills and videos that I review when I am looking for new ideas. After years of coaching I have compiled and organized quite a list of links to my favourite hockey coaching…

  • Behind the Net Forechecking Drill

    This is a nice drill to help your defensemen develop good habits against a hard forecheck. The defenseman must shoulder check when he is skating to make sure he knows where the forecheck is coming from and which side of the net to exit to make the pass. Try to make sure the defenseman skates…

  • IHD Newsletter – August 2013

    This month’s newsletter has been sent.  You can read the August 2013 Newsletter here. Related articles:Newsletter sign-upPast Newsletters

  • IHD Newsletter – August 2013

    This month’s newsletter has been sent.  You can read the August 2013 Newsletter here. Related articles:Newsletter sign-upPast Newsletters