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It’s now early August, school will be starting soon, and football is underway. For we hockey players and families, this time of year also reminds that winter team tryouts are...

One of the best things a hockey player can do for his/her development is to practice at home. Even just 10-15 minutes a day creates a cumulative effect over the course of weeks, months and years that will really help a player elevate his/her game. In this week's article, we highlight five products to help players get the most out of outdoor hockey training this summer.    

Coaches want players who have effective "split vision". It means bringing your eyes up far enough so you can see what’s around you, but more importantly, still being able to see the puck out of the corner of your eyes. Just like other hockey skills, split vision can be developed by athletes of all ages by performing certain exercises at home to train the eyes, hands and brain to work together. 

The hockey one-timer is one of the most exciting and effective shots for goal-scorers, as the quick release and change of direction make this shot very difficult for a goalie to pick up. For this week’s article we break down those top factors to help your player effectively develop this shooting skill, whether on-ice or at-home, and regardless of his/her age and level.

For those committed to becoming elite hockey players, game day preparation isn't just the 4-5 minutes of on-ice warm-up time right before a game. These players are shooting pucks and refining stickhandling skills at home to build confidence and muscle memory, so they can simply read and react in a game situation.   

Years ago we stumbled across the following graph, published by Ontario Minor Hockey Association, with original stats compiled by Stats LLC over then-recent NHL seasons, entitled “The Science of Scoring”. ...

In this week's article, we discuss how playing with passion and persistence (i.e. grit) is the secret to outstanding achievement.

Learning from some of the best goalies over the last 30 years, Coach Lance breaks down four critical tactics for how you can keep the goalie guessing and score more goals.

Most players want the big prize, but are unwilling to put the time in to obtain it.  It takes years of grinding it out at practices, as well as off-ice stick handling and shooting, hockey camps and clinics. Earning the right to have an opportunity for a big moment requires patience and persistence. This week we revisit a classic fishing story told by Coach Lance with the perfect parallel to hockey training.

When players think of hockey shooting drills, most would think of ripping forehand wrist shots, snap shots or slap shots. Very few think to practice backhand shots on a regular...

Puck control is an extremely important yet often overlooked skill for rising young stars to develop. That said, one’s ability to master this skill is a major differentiator for whether players can continue to move on to play at higher levels. But what does it really mean to have great puck control?

Now that your winter hockey season is in the record books, it’s time to start mapping out your off-season training schedule. So where do you start?