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Defensive Zone Coverage
By Gianni Raimondo Printer friendly page Players need to accept defensive responsibilities as a crucial part of the game and understand the importance of keeping things simple and basic in your own zone. If you make a mistake in your own end, the opposition will get a direct scoring chance. Some key elements of Defensive Zone Coverage…
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Face Offs
By Gianni Raimondo Every player should learn the basic elements of taking a face-off, no matter what position you play. You do not have to be a center to take a face-off. There might be an opportunity during the game when you will be called upon to take a face-off. Becoming a face-off specialist is…
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Stay Sharp: Getting the most from your skates
By Robert Hineline and Andrew A. Turnbull With your skates sharpened correctly, you’ll skate better and get more enjoyment from your time on the ice. Whether you’re an NHL professional, an amateur player, or you just enjoy a good workout on your hockey skates during public sessions, knowing what to ask for from your local…
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The pro schedule
By Mitch Korn After spending the past four seasons as the goaltending coach for the Buffalo Sabres organization, I thought I’d share some things that seem to separate the pros from the rest. Here’s what makes them so special. While being an NHLer appears to be very glamorous (and at times it is), it is…
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Plays as it Practices
It is said that a team “plays as it practices,” and Shawn Walsh believes a coach must be thoroughly prepared for practice if he expects his players to be properly prepared for games. “The key is to prepare when you’ve got quality time,” says the University of Maine coach, who recorded 200 NCAA Division 1…
