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Navigating the junior hockey team selection process can feel overwhelming for young athletes and their families. With tryouts, skills...

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...

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.

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...

Youth hockey is not just a pastime; it's a vital platform for developing essential life skills. Coaches play a crucial role in shaping...

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...

One of the hardest parts of being a hockey coach is delivering bad news—especially to a player who has put in the effort, showed up with...

Jon Cooper’s career is one of the most remarkable coaching success stories in hockey. Unlike many NHL coaches who climbed the ranks as...

I’ll never forget the day an opposing team’s coach hurled a personal insult at me—calling me a “lying cheat, just like [my] old man.”...