Claude Giroux at the 2012 NHL Awards
Patrick talks with Flyers standout and EA Sports NHL 13 Cover Athlete Claude Giroux.
Patrick talks with Flyers standout and EA Sports NHL 13 Cover Athlete Claude Giroux.
Patrick spoke with one of our favorite celebrity pick up hockey players, Michael Vartan, at the NHL Awards.
Patrick speaks with Eddie Olczyk on the red carpet at the NHL Awards.
Conn Smythe winner Jonathan Quick speaks to Patrick Perrett about the King’s Stanley Cup win and how he acts in … Continue Reading
Patrick Perrett caught up with Brian Campbell at the NHL Awards show in Las Vegas and talked about his candidacy … Continue Reading
Justin Su’a talks about Imagery and how to use it to your advantage while playing hockey and other sports.
In this video we walk through a detailed analysis of the Penalty Kill Systems the Winnipeg Jets are using. Remember, systems play is very subjective – everyone has their own opinions… this is my two cents worth!
Here’s a quick breakdown of what to look for:
FORECHECK:
PK DEFENSIVE ZONE COVERAGE:
Cheers!
Jeremy
Check our Patrick’s review of No Sweat Sports Wash from HockeyPlayer.com. This great product helps you get that stink off … Continue Reading
Today we are going to talk about the “No Sweat Sports Wash.” This is a new product that I got about two months ago and I’ve been using it ever since. I’ve been using it on my hockey gear primarily as well as some of my lacrosse gear but what it’s designed for your high tech under armor, your performance fabrics things like that that whick away sweat.
This stuff is amazing I’ve been really pleased it. I’ve used and reviewed other sports products, sprays and different things like that, but this stuff you use right in your washing machine. A couple ounces, either with or without soap, and that they’ll knock the bacteria right out of your gear.
What it does not only clean your gear, but it also kills the bacteria and washes it away. It attacks the oil and the things that embed in the fabric, completely whisks it away so you have no smell. Even when he gets wet again, it doesn’t stink, which a lot of times does when you get the bacteria and stuff in your gear.
So this stuff has been great not only did I use it but I give it a few hockey moms around the area and they used it on their jerseys, I use it on hockey gloves I use it on shin pads, I use it on shoulder pads. All the stuff you aren’t supposed to put in the washing machine I did and it works so I would give two thumbs unto the No Sweat Sports Wash.
I’ve been really excited to get this post out, and let you know about a cool product called QuickStickz. QuickStickz is an innovative new way to work on your stickhandling abilities off the ice, and it’s a lot of fun too!
A few months ago I was invited to take a look at QuickStickz, which is a video-game-based, hockey stickhandling development system. I had seen the product before, but I’d never had the chance to get my hands on one. The idea seemed really cool, so I was excited to see what it was all about.
How it Works:
QuickStickz uses a special infrared camera that connects up to your PC via USB jack. The camera combos up with a customized SmartHockey stickhandling ball, that has been machined out with a whole bunch of tiny reflectors all over its surface. As you stickhandle, the camera picks up the movements of the ball, and sends the signal into the computer, which allows you to see your stickhandling movements on the screen.
Set-up is pretty simple, just plug in the camera, go to the QuickStickz member’s area, and install the plug-in when prompted.
Drills and Games:
Once you’re up and running, just select a drill or a game from the member’s area, and have at it! The drills are designed to help you work on various skills such as tight puck movement, wide puck movement, dekes, toe drags, etc. The games apply these skills in a more dynamic environment.
Member’s Area:
The member’s area is a great way to track your progress. You can check your own stats and progress, or see how your top score compares to other top scores from around the world. The member’s area also tracks how much time you’re spending on QuickStickz. This makes it easy for parents or coaches to check in on the player’s efforts and progress.
Conclusion:
QuickStickz is a great tool to help any player develop his or her stickhandling abilities. It’s a lot of fun, and it’s a product that I think connects with kids on their level. The one weakness of QuickSticks is that it’s fairly sensitive to the ambient lighting in the room you’re using it in. Sunlight badly interferes with the infrared signal put out by the camera, and makes the ball just jump around on the screen. So make sure you close the blinds, and rely on your “artificial lighting” (regular lightbulbs), and you should be just fine!
