Junior Hockey

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...

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

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 was 17 years old, I made a decision I’ve spent years trying to make sense of—and, sometimes, wishing I could get in a time machine...

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.

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...

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

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...

Since its debut in 2016, Letterkenny  has become a cult favorite among hockey players and fans alike. What started as a small Canadian...

In January 2021, I attended the Attack Coaches Forum , hosted via Zoom by the Owen Sound Attack of the Ontario Hockey League. The...

In the world of hockey, there comes a time when a player or their family may feel a change of scenery is necessary. Whether it's due to...

In hockey coaching, philosophical differences are inevitable. As a coach, you might have a vision for player development, team structure,...

In junior and professional hockey, trades are an inevitable part of the game. Whether it's about improving team chemistry, filling a...

In the fast-paced, high-pressure world of hockey coaching, disagreements are inevitable. Whether you're an assistant coach questioning...

When discussing the success or potential of a hockey player, it’s all too common for the conversation to revolve around goals, assists,...

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...