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  • Bad Puck Support Leads to Opening Goal

    Once again, I watched an NHL game and found 2 common mistakes that I constantly remind my players of during practice and games.Watch the video below and then I’ll dissect it further. Make sure you watch at :03-:05 seconds and see if you find the 2 mist…

  • Soft Defense + Soft Backcheck = GWG

    I constantly work with my players on two key areas of their game.  They are so critical and can truly be the difference between winning and losing.  Last night, we saw it in Gm7 of the Hawks-Wings series.  Earlier in the game, I made the…

  • Video: Quick Shot

    I often run this ‘Shoot and Break’ drill in my practice.  I like it because it does 2 things:Focuses on the drive toward the net and a quick shotBreaking out with speedIn Game 1 of the Blues/Kings game, I saw a great example of how the first half …

  • Using your Backhand

    By now, you have probably heard about or seen Sidney Crosby’s no look backhand pass.  It was what those in Pittsburgh have become accustomed to seeing from him.  Incredible plays that create opportunity.I’d like to talk a little about this pl…

  • Winnipeg Jets Power Play: Dissected

    Winnipeg Jets Power Play Dissection from the Illegal Curve show on TSN Radio 1290 in Winnipeg This past Saturday I had the opportunity to be a guest again on the Illegal Curve show on TSN Radio 1290 in Winnipeg. If you haven’t listened to the show before, and you’re a Jets fan, check it out…

  • Winnipeg Jets Power Play: Dissected

    Winnipeg Jets Power Play Dissection from the Illegal Curve show on TSN Radio 1290 in Winnipeg This past Saturday I had the opportunity to be a guest again on the Illegal Curve show on TSN Radio 1290 in Winnipeg. If you haven’t listened to the show before, and you’re a Jets fan, check it out…

  • Video: Receiving a Pass

    In this video, we focus on the proper technique for receiving a pass. ‘Catch’ the passDon’t slap at the puckRelated Drills:Video: Making a PassPassing Forward/Backward Tandems

  • Video: Making a Pass

    In working with younger players, there always seems to be the same common mistakes made when they are learning to pass.  In this video, I cover the steps to making a good pass.Don’t try to make the pass from in front of your bodyDon’t slap at the …

  • Video: Skating Figure 8 Transitions

    Skating is by far the most important hockey fundamental. Everything stems from your ability to move on your feet. You should feel as comfortable in your skates as you do in your tennis shoes. That means learning how to use your edges to balance and …

  • Video: Skating Figure 8’s

    Skating is by far the most important hockey fundamental. Everything stems from your ability to move on your feet. You should feel as comfortable in your skates as you do in your tennis shoes. That means learning how to use your edges to balance and…