The Inside Post

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?

There’s no better feeling for a hockey player than when you split the defense and head off to the races on a breakaway.  Players on the bench stand up, and...

In this week’s installment of The Inside Post, we revisit an essential topic about using mental toughness to overcome on-ice mistakes and focusing on the next play, written by our...

Hockey season is approaching quickly and that means tryouts are too! For most people, tryouts come with the anxiety of wondering if you'll make the best team, if your friends will be on the same team, or if you'll like your new coach. Here are 5 tips to help you put your best foot forward when you step onto the ice for tryouts!

Practice is essential to the success of any athlete, and hockey players are certainly no exception. But anyone can spend hours skating around every night and firing shots at an...

The wrist shot is one of the first skills you learn as a hockey player. It’s an incredibly important shot because it allows players to shoot in stride, with a...

Check out our latest iteration of the Snipers Edge Drill of the Week! Coach Amy shows us one of the signature drills on the SweetHands.

We hear it all the time: Hockey players would love to be able to practice skating, shooting, and stick-handling every month of the year, but because of limitations caused by...

Training is a must for any dedicated hockey player – and for those with their sights set on serious growth, it’s important to work on different aspects of your game...