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Minor Hockey


Brandon Hagel’s Path to the NHL and Team Canada – And What We Can Learn from It (On and Off the Ice)
Brandon Hagel’s journey to the NHL and Team Canada is one of perseverance, resilience, and a relentless work ethic. For players, parents,...

Edward Garinger
6 min read


The Archives - OHL/OHF U16 Program of Excellence Practice Plans 2011
The OHF/OHL U16 Program of Excellence was a development experience designed to educate and inform players and parents. The goals of the...

Edward Garinger
2 min read


Tips for March Break Hockey Tournaments: A Guide for Coaches, Parents, and Players
March break hockey tournaments are an exciting time for players, parents, and coaches. With multiple games in a short period, these...

Edward Garinger
4 min read


The Archives - OHL/OHF U15 Program of Excellence Practice Plans 2019
The OHF/OHL U15 Program of Excellence is a development experience designed to educate and inform players and parents. The goals of the...

Edward Garinger
2 min read


How to Establish and Articulate Your Core Coaching Values in Hockey
As a hockey coach, your core values define who you are, what you stand for, and how you lead your team. They influence every decision you...

Edward Garinger
5 min read


Bondra Warm-Up Drill
Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all lines. Drill Execution: Initial Pass & Neutral Zone Movement: 1....

Edward Garinger
1 min read


Erie Wheel Warm-Up
Setup: Goalies in nets. Four lines of players positioned in the corners. Pucks placed in all four corners. Drill Description: On the...

Edward Garinger
2 min read


Barons Shooting Warm-Up Drill
Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all lines. Drill Description: X1 and O1 start skating backward at the...

Edward Garinger
1 min read


Nords Warm-Up Drill
Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all blue lines. Drill Description: Player O1 skates backwards towards...

Edward Garinger
1 min read


Quick Pass Flow Warm-Up Drill
Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all lines. Drill Execution: Both sides start at the same time. X1...

Edward Garinger
1 min read


Stevie Warm-Up Drill
Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all lines. Opposite lines go at the same time and mirror each other (...

Edward Garinger
1 min read


Lanny Warm-Up Drill
Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all blue lines. Drill Description: O1 steps out toward the middle and...

Edward Garinger
1 min read


Bure Speed Warm-Up Drill
Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all lines. Drill Description: On the whistle, O1 accelerates with...

Edward Garinger
1 min read


Are Parent Cuts a Real Thing in Hockey?
One of the most debated topics in hockey circles is whether "parent cuts" are real. Players and parents often wonder if a player's skill...

Edward Garinger
4 min read


Cell Phones and Their Impact on Hockey Performance at Different Age Levels
Technology is ingrained in our daily lives, and for young athletes, cell phones are an ever-present part of their world. Whether for...

Edward Garinger
5 min read


Empowering Players: Why Minor Hockey Coaches Should Let Players Choose Drills (Once in a While)
As a minor hockey coach, you spend countless hours planning practices, developing skill progressions, and structuring each session with a...

Edward Garinger
6 min read


Why You Should Have Several Coaching Mentors (Including a Couple That Are Younger or Less Experienced Than You)
Coaching hockey is a never-ending learning process. No matter how many years you’ve been behind the bench, the game continues to evolve,...

Edward Garinger
6 min read


How to Convince a Teenager to ‘Trust the Process’ in Hockey
For many young hockey players, the idea of “trusting the process” is difficult to grasp.

Edward Garinger
5 min read


The Cost of the Dream: Why Some Parents Spend More Than College Tuition on Hockey in Pursuit of a Scholarship
For many families, hockey is more than a sport—it’s a way of life. Rinks become second homes, tournaments turn into family vacations, and...

Edward Garinger
6 min read


Why "Club Hopping" Isn’t Always a Good Idea in Hockey
In today’s competitive hockey landscape, players and parents are always looking for the best opportunities for development, exposure, and...

Edward Garinger
6 min read
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