Toe Tape Follow Up

Patrick used Toe Tape for a while and found it to be awesome. Here is a short follow up.

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 mi…

What evaluators look for during try-outs

I’ve been asked a lot over the years what I look for in a player during evaluations.  As I’ve been sitting watching my son during various AA & AAA Ice try-outs, I’ve been thinking more about this topic and wanted to share a bit of what I look …

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Small Area Games from Jim Johnson Part II

Here are another set of small area games and drills from San Jose Sharks assistant coach Jim Johnson.

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From the Archive:
NHL Pros Still Not Wearing Ankle Guards

January 29, 2011 Hockey Blogs No Comments
Don Cherry seems to have a thing about ankle guards. If an NHL player wears them, Cherry will be the first to notice. 'The Don' seems to think they’re a good thing, and is surprised more players don’t wear them. ... Continue Reading

Small Area Drills from Jim Johnson San Jose Sharks Assistant Coach

Here are a few small area drills/games that you can use to develop specific skills your players will need in game situations.
With more and more organizations going to shared ice practice it’s good to have a variety of small area drills you can use to
keep your team focused and developing. Hope these drills from Coach Johnson help.

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IHD Newsletter – June 2013

June 5, 2013 Hockey Blogs No Comments
This month's newsletter has been sent.  You can read the June 2013 Newsletter here.

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Coach and players motivate before a big game

June 4, 2013 Coaches No Comments

Head-manning the puck means passing it down the ice…not at your own guy’s head.”

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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.

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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 comment that when you watch the Red Wings play, it always seems like there are 6 skaters on the rink.  They are fast, they are aggressive and they are on loose pucks ALL the time.

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