
What’s That Call: Roughing
Everything you need to know about hockey calls but are embarrassed to ask... You’ve probably seen roughing penalties as early as Mite-D, when they pretend to just be clumsy. In a sport that’s already a little rough, what makes a little pushing and shoving transcend from aggressive, physical play to a roughing penalty? In other words, how rough is too rough?
How to Choose the Best Hockey Camp for Your Player
When bombarded with information about off-season hockey camps, it’s easy to feel panic and think, “If I don’t get organized, get him signed up—and pay!—for these camps today, I’m holding him back!” Dreams of the NHL, the college scholarship or maybe just an A team fizzle before your eyes as you contemplate putting your tax refund toward more hockey. How do you evaluate all the information and decide what’s right for your player? We asked Angelo Ricci, a skills and stickhandling coach with more than 20 years experience, for help.
Trophies for Teens – Is There a Better Alternative?
Mites love medals and the faux-metal trophies, but even an 11-year-old Squirt can be a little jaded to enjoy a trophy. And teenagers won’t bother to hide the eye-rolling if you present them with bobble-head hockey player trophies. PeeWees, Bantams and Midgets, however, do admit to wanting a memento of the team and recognition from the coach at year end. How can you impress, rather than embarrass, a teen hockey player?
What’s That Call: Roughing
Everything you need to know about hockey calls but are embarrassed to ask... You’ve probably seen roughing penalties as early as Mite-D, when they pretend to just be clumsy. In a sport that’s already a little rough, what makes a little pushing and shoving transcend from aggressive, physical play to a roughing penalty? In other words, how rough is too rough? Read the story »
How to Choose the Best Hockey Camp for Your Player
When bombarded with information about off-season hockey camps, it’s easy to feel panic and think, “If I don’t get organized, get him signed up—and pay!—for these camps today, I’m holding him back!” Dreams of the NHL, the college scholarship or maybe just an A team fizzle before your eyes as you contemplate putting your tax refund toward more hockey. How do you evaluate all the information and decide what’s right for your player? We asked Angelo Ricci, a skills and stickhandling coach with more than 20 years experience, for help. Read the story »
Trophies for Teens – Is There a Better Alternative?
Mites love medals and the faux-metal trophies, but even an 11-year-old Squirt can be a little jaded to enjoy a trophy. And teenagers won’t bother to hide the eye-rolling if you present them with bobble-head hockey player trophies. PeeWees, Bantams and Midgets, however, do admit to wanting a memento of the team and recognition from the coach at year end. How can you impress, rather than embarrass, a teen hockey player? Read the story »
What’s That Call: GOAL or No Goal?
Everything you need to know about hockey calls but are embarrassed to ask. Read the story »
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When bombarded with information about off-season hockey camps, it’s easy to feel panic and think, “If I don’t get organized,...
Mites love medals and the faux-metal trophies, but even an 11-year-old Squirt can be a little jaded to enjoy a trophy. And...
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