Coach Development

Hockey is a game of speed, skill, and strategy, but it's also a game of opportunity. For junior hockey players, coaches, and parents, one...

Alexandre Daigle’s hockey career is one of the most well-known cautionary tales in NHL history. Once the first overall pick in the 1993...

In the early 2000s, OHL teams and their coaches frequently partnered with the Ontario Minor Hockey Association to host OMHA Game Day...

Making the leap from being a player to a coach in youth hockey can be exciting yet overwhelming. It offers a chance to give back to the...

It was my last year of minor hockey. You know that time—when you’re not quite an adult but definitely no longer a kid. Hormones...

There’s a long list of things you might expect to happen during a hockey game—too many men penalties, line brawls, maybe even a fire...

When I look back on my minor hockey days, a few moments stand out vividly—but one above all: the night I scored four goals against my...

There are moments in life that never leave you. Not because they’re glorious or triumphant—but because they hit you like a punch to the...

I started writing this article in February 2025. In March 2025, an underdog in the League I've been involved in for 13 years beat a very...

Like anyone who has played sports, my coaching philosophy has been shaped by a mix of positive and negative influences. I've learned from...

Disclosure: I wrote this article in February 2025, when I as a 'free agent', and before I joined a team as General Manager.

This past weekend, standing up in the stands rather than in my usual spot alone down on the glass in the corner (partly to sit with my...

There’s a sentence that’s been rolling around in my head for a while now: “One of my former teammates coaches in the NHL, one of my...

This is a story I’ve told countless times, and while I can laugh about it now with friends and colleagues, it still speaks volumes about...

Introduction Hockey coaches face ethical dilemmas constantly—whether it’s deciding how to handle ice time, managing conflicts with...

For hockey players, coaches, and parents, the world of Junior hockey can often feel like an ever-evolving puzzle, with multiple moving...

One of the most damaging mindsets in hockey today is the phrase: “It’s only AA,” “They just play B,” or “It’s only house league.”  These...

Preparation Meets Opportunity: My 2020 Coaching Interview Experience

In 2013, I watched the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish take on Western Michigan at Joe Louis Arena. While their mirror-like gold...

In hockey, coaching is as much about learning as it is about teaching. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting, there will...