101 Hockey Tips Summary.
Tip 001 Dish or Dump Defense A defenseman should be aware how he takes the puck out of his zone and when he should pass it while doing so. Credited to: Former defenseman NHL commentator Brian Engblom
Tip 002 Soft Hands Playing Passing the puck. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 003 What Me, Check? Playing Tips on how to steal the puck without losing a lot of your speed and momentum. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 004 Play Without the Puck Playing Advice on what really makes you a smart hockey player. Credited to: Colin Campbell
Tip 005 The Saucer Pass Offense How to lift the puck past the defense and get it on the stick of your opponent. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 006 Kill Now, Score Later Defense Penalty killing advice that many players do not grasp Credited to: John MacLean
Tip 007 A Little Hook Helps Defense Throwing your opponent off guard while not getting called for it. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 008 Work on "D" Skating Defense A drill that tests the agility of a skater. Great for practices. Credited to: Steve Duchesne
Tip 009 Aggressiveness is the Key Playing A winner needs to be aggressive at both ends of the ice. Credited to: Paul Coffey
Tip 010 All Lined Up? Defense Checking your opponent and making sure he stays there Credited to: Brendan Shanahan
Tip 011 Closing the Gap Defense Being the right distance from the offense at the right time Credited to: Dean Kennedy
Tip 012 Good Refs Rule Playing Having the right type of referees can help Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 013 Making a Scene Offense Make sure you have space or make it! Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 014 I Could Pass, But... Offense Making the right decision on a 2 on 1 is important, if you want to score. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 015 The Backwards Crossover Skating Backwards Crossover instruction and review Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff/Robby Glantz
Tip 016 Bigger Isn't Always Better Coaching Goalies come in all different shapes and sizes... advantages and disadvantages of each. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 017 Knee Bend for Balance Skating Techniques for improving your skating. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff/Robby Glantz
Tip 018 Hard Work Works Playing Want to get better? Work, work, work. That is the secret. Credited to: Manon Rheaume
Tip 019 Goal Scoring Attitude Playing How you need to be if you want to score more goals. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 020 Be Square Gear Better care of your skates allows for better skating. A sharpening tip. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 021 Crossunders Skating Ways to make sure you are putting enough power into your skating Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff/Robby Glantz
Tip 022 Butt Building Gear Putting the tape on the end of your stick is crucial. How should you do it? Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 023 Angle & Anticipate Defense Getting the puck away from the offense by angling him off. Credited to: Brian Leetch
Tip 024 Explode! Skating Starting your stride is vital to how fast and well you skate. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff/Robby Glantz
Tip 025 Price vs. Performance Gear A reminder to help you as it becomes time to get new gear. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 026 Chemistry Lesson Playing Playing with a team reflects how well you play. Credited to: Bernie Nicholls
Tip 027 One Hand Can Help Defense Two hands can restrict your movement. One hand on the stick helps your play. Credited to: Steve Dushesne
Tip 028 Stealing the Puck Defense Different ways to get the puck off the other guy's stick and on to yours. Credited to: Rob Blake
Tip 029 Square to the Shooter Defense How to block a shot- do's and don'ts. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 030 Protect Your Noggin' Gear Using your helmet incorrectly can cause pain. Credited to: Dave Taylor
Tip 031 Goal Stick Options In Goal Stick positioning makes the difference. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 032 Don't Forget the "D" Offense Power Play Reminders Credited to: Ron Wilson
Tip 033 Shoot the Puck Offense Practice makes perfect. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 034 Back to Basics Offense Getting your game back on means getting back to the basics. Credited to: Brian Sutter
Tip 035 The Wrist Shot Offense A lot of people do not have the best shot because they do not know the basics of the wrist shot. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 036 Blocking Out Defense How to make sure your goalie isn't screened and that a one-timer doesn't happen in front of the net Credited to: Rob Blake
Tip 037 Get Off on the Right Foot Offense A good follow through on your shot makes the difference Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 038 Know Your Opponent Coaching Knowing who you are playing against makes all the difference in competition Credited to: Stu Grimson
Tip 039 Icing is Your Friend Defense Getting fresh legs on the ice is better for your defense Credited to: Tim Army
Tip 040 Let it Go Offense There is more to screening the goalie than just standing in front of him. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 041 What me, Cheat? Offense Face-off tips that give you the edge on winning the draw. Credited to: Dale Hawerchuk
Tip 042 Self Help in Net In Goal Controlling where the rebound goes. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 043 Position & Posture Offense Face-off tips for those who are not taking the draw. Credited to: Dave Taylor
Tip 044 Don't Let 'em See You Sweat In Goal Show the forwards you are the master of the net. Credited to: Kay Whitmore
Tip 045 High Power Power Plays Offense Playing behind the net has many benefits on the power play. Credited to: Pierre Turgeon
Tip 046 Cover the Corners Playing Coming out of the corners with the puck makes you the better team. Credited to: Brian Sutter
Tip 047 The Sixth Man Offense How and When to use the net as a sixth man. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 048 Stealing in the Corner Defense How to win the battle in the corner for the puck. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 049 Making a Difference in Net Coaching Helping your goalie when a goal is scored will improve his game. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 050 Get Your Hands Up Roller Hockey Where your hands should be positioned in roller hockey. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 051 Breaking Free Offense How to get out the a trap in the corner. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 052 Pay Your Own Way Playing Ethical advice on Pick-Up hockey. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 053 Are You Well Balanced? Gear Where is the rocker on your skate? Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 054 Size Matters Gear The size of your gear matters for a few reasons. Credited to: Dave Taylor
Tip 055 Slap It Offense Instruction on the slap shot. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 056 Sleepless Nights Playing Getting enough sleep during tryouts? Credited to: Guy Leveque
Tip 057 Be Sharp Gear How to tell if your skates need sharpening. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 058 Snap, don't Slap Offense Instruction on the snap shot. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 059 Did They do it Right? Gear How to see if the pro shop sharpened your skates correctly. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 060 Handcuff the Keeper Offense Put the puck right where the goalie doesn't expect it. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 061 Cut it Off Gear Where your stick should be cut to. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 062 Anticipate in Net In Goal The goalies responsibilities on a power play are different than when it is even strength Credited to: Rick Wilson
Tip 063 The Legs Drive You Playing Tips to be a better goal scorer Credited to: Brendan Shanahan
Tip 064 Look Out! Offense Ideas for rebounders in front of the net. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 065 Misdirection Helps Offense Misdirecting shot tips. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 066 Force the Issue Defense Penalty killing that makes the difference. Credited to: Al Sims
Tip 067 Beating Shot Blockers Offense How to get out of people blocking your shot Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 068 When to be Creative Offense Tips on creativity in the other team's zone. Credited to: Troy Murray
Tip 069 No Cheap Shots, Please Playing Nobody likes cheap shots. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 070 Best Passes are Simple Defense You don't want to give up a goal because of a stupid pass. Credited to: Former defenseman NHL commentator Brian Engblom
Tip 071 The Backhand Offense Instruction on the backhand. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 072 A Slap on the Wrist Defense One way to get the puck off the stick of an attacker. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 073 Learn to Jam Offense Tips on the start of your stride. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 074 Speed vs. Control Gear How the hollow of your blade should be handled. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 075 Controlled Agression Defense Going for the big hit is not always the smartest thing to do. Credited to: Rob Blake
Tip 076 How Big a Butt? Gear How do you want the butt end of your stick to be? Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 077 Sticky Situations in Net Offense Tips for shooting stick side. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 078 Fight "for the Team" Playing What kind of attitude should you have on fighting? Creidted to: Ken Daneyko
Tip 079 Don't Count on a Soft Spot Offense What is the disadvantage of shooting stick side? Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 080 Upstairs, Downstairs Offense Where to shoot on a breakaway give the circumstances. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 081 Tap, Tap, Tap Offense Ways to get the goalie distracted. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 082 Creative Discipling Coaching Don't use skating as a punishment. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 083 Keep Them Outside Playing Team strategy in your own zone. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 084 Clean, not Mean Playing General rules for physical play during pick-up hockey. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 085 Start Out Hot Playing Pre-game warm up tips. Credited to: Former defenseman NHL commentator Brian Engblom
Tip 086 He's in Alone In Goal How to stop a breakaway. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 087 Top 10 Pick-Up List Playing Pretty self explanatory. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 088 Endless Summer Playing Improving your game during the summer. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 089 Keep it Down Offense Keeping your shot down has more benefits than you think. The shooter's illusion. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 090 Give Yourself Options Offense Positioning yourself on a breakaway correctly give you more options. Credited to: Cliff Ronning
Tip 091 What's the Plan? Offense What should you be thinking about on a breakaway? Credited to: Trevor Linden
Tip 092 Coaching Confidence in Net Coaching Coaches do not realize how much of an impact they have on a goalie's confidence. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 093 It's Good to Share Playing Sharing- didn't you learn this in preschool? Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 094 Way Back? Far Out! In Goal A struggling goaltender will tinker with his positioning. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 095 Get Back Here! Defense Backchecking tips. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 096 Try & Stay Balanced Gear Where is your balance point? Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 097 Be Flexible In Goal Flexibility decreases injury and increases speed. Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff
Tip 098 Be Sure & Safe Defense Be careful how to deal the puck in yoru own zone. Credited to: Former defenseman NHL commentator Brian Engblom
Tip 099 David or Goliath? Coaching DonŐt just stock your roster with one type of player. Credited to: Dave King
Tip 100 DonŐt Think Too Much Playing Analyzing your play on the ice too much leads to mistakes. Credited to: Adam Graves
Tip 101 Go Out & Have Fun Playing Isn't Hockey about fun? Credited to: Hockey Player Magazine Staff