GearGeek – NHL Equipment Database

GearGeek is the world’s first online NHL equipment database.See what every active NHL player is using on the ice right now – sticks, gloves, pants, skates and helmets. You can sort by brands, teams, positions, stat leaders and more.GearGeek is free to …

4 Corners – D vs. O

Drill:1. Place O in each corner with a puck2. D starts in front of net and skates toward one of the O3. When he stops and transitions, the O drives the net and they play 1 on 1 until a score, puck freeze or D clears the puck4. D then picks another O an…

What evaluators look for during try-outs

I’ve been asked a lot over the years what I look for in a player during evaluations.  After watching my son during various AA & AAA Ice try-outs, I’ve been thinking more about this topic and wanted to share a bit of what I look for and some ot…

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Hockey in Sweden

April 1, 2016 Hockey Blogs No Comments

As a Canadian I’m always curious what hockey is like in other countries. I dream of visiting countries and little known arenas and playing hockey there. I was inspired by an article called how we play hockey in Sweden by Victor Hedman on The Players Tribune. While I might not be able to easily visit […]

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Stay Saucey Toronto

April 1, 2016 Hockey Blogs No Comments

Vince from Hockey Sauce Kit was in town, so I made the trip to the city to shoot some videos. We ended up attempting a few trick shots, tossing some sauce, and shooting some great video with the GoPro. Check out the full video below, and if you want a Sauce Kit for the summer […]

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Natalie Spooner – How she made it to the Olympics

March 28, 2016 Hockey Blogs No Comments

In this video I got the chance to do a quick interview with Natalie Spooner. At only 23 years of age she won Olympic Gold in hockey for Team Canada and currently plays for the Toronto Furies of the CWHL. I met Natalie while at the Molson Canadian rooftop rink and she was kind enough […]

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Pro Stick Hockey Stick Customization Guide

March 23, 2016 Equipment No Comments

Hockey Stick Customization Guide from Pro Stock Hockey

Cool Hockey Products from the 2016 Lets Play Hockey Expo

March 14, 2016 Hockey Blogs No Comments

I just got back from the Lets Play Hockey Expo in Minnesota with a bunch of cool new products I just had to share. The expo in Minnesota is the largest hockey show in the world and businesses from across USA and Canada set up their booths to showcase their best products. Every year there […]

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Cool Hockey Products from the 2016 Lets Play Hockey Expo

March 14, 2016 Hockey Blogs No Comments

I just got back from the Lets Play Hockey Expo in Minnesota with a bunch of cool new products I just had to share. The expo in Minnesota is the largest hockey show in the world and businesses from across USA and Canada set up their booths to showcase their best products. Every year there […]

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The Anatomy of a Pro Stock Stick

March 7, 2016 Equipment No Comments

Pro Stock sent us over this infographic that we thought was worth sharing. Check it out!

Infographic created by ProStock Hockey. A seller of Pro Stock hockey sticks

5 Hockey Drills to Improve Acceleration

March 2, 2016 Hockey Blogs No Comments

Speed is important in hockey, but too often players see speed as only going straight down the ice. In hockey you have to be fast in many areas. We need speed in acceleration, crossovers, lateral speed, stopping, turning and transitions. As you can see, there are many areas of your game that you can work […]

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Can you Bud Holloway?

February 24, 2016 Hockey Blogs No Comments

A few days ago Bud Holloway performed one of the most amazing saves that you may ever see. The only thing is… he’s not a goalie. Holloway is a forward for the Binghampton Senators of the AHL. What’s so amazing about his save? It was a completely, out-of-nowhere mid air, fully stretched STICK save. Yes, […]

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How to Hit the Net

February 18, 2016 Hockey Blogs No Comments

I’ve done a lot of videos and articles on improving your shot, but once you get a decent shot the next problem is HITTING THE NET. I typed that in caps because you have to read that part in a coaches voice “HIT THE NET”. While I’ve done a video on accuracy before, this one […]

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