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The Scoring Zone: What Are We Really Practicing?
Take a look at these NHL shot charts—offensive juggernauts and Stanley Cup champions alike.
Jun 12
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Riley Dudar
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The Scoring Zone: What Are We Really Practicing?
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May 2025
WHY REST AND RECOVERY MIGHT BE THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR HOCKEY JOURNEY
Every year, I see it happen.
May 21
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WHY REST AND RECOVERY MIGHT BE THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR HOCKEY JOURNEY
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HOW COACHES BUILD LINES: A LOOK BEHIND THE BENCH
Every hockey parent has watched a game and wondered, “Why are these players on a line together?” It’s a great question—and one that doesn’t always have…
May 14
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HOW COACHES BUILD LINES: A LOOK BEHIND THE BENCH
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April 2025
Fuel Like a Champion: Building Habits to Maximize Your Performance
When you're a young hockey player chasing your dreams, your fueling habits — not your "diet" or "eating" — are what will give you the edge over your…
Apr 30
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Fuel Like a Champion: Building Habits to Maximize Your Performance
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March 2025
Three Essential Habits to Elevate Your Playoff Hockey Performance
As the intensity of playoff hockey ramps up (or about to start depending on your league and where you play) adopting key habits can make the difference…
Mar 4
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Three Essential Habits to Elevate Your Playoff Hockey Performance
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February 2025
Dealing with the Stressors of Playoff Hockey: Simple Strategies for Players
Playoff hockey brings high stakes, intense emotions, and pressure to perform.
Feb 27
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Dealing with the Stressors of Playoff Hockey: Simple Strategies for Players
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Why Multi-Sport Athletes Make Better Hockey Players
In today’s youth hockey culture, many parents feel pressure to have their kids play year-round, believing that more ice time leads to greater success.
Feb 25
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Riley Dudar
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Why Multi-Sport Athletes Make Better Hockey Players
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Forget It & Move On: The Mindset of Elite Athletes
Mistakes happen.
Feb 18
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Riley Dudar
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Forget It & Move On: The Mindset of Elite Athletes
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Let Them Play: Why Unstructured Play is Essential in Youth Sports
In today's youth sports culture, structured practices, detailed drills, and adult-led instruction dominate.
Feb 12
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Let Them Play: Why Unstructured Play is Essential in Youth Sports
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January 2025
Is Canada still the Hockey superpower?
Is Canada Still the Hockey Superpower?
Jan 29
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Riley Dudar
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Is Canada still the Hockey superpower?
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New year, new practice setup for u9/u7
Time to have more fun
Jan 1
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Riley Dudar
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New year, new practice setup for u9/u7
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December 2024
Defence focused session
Here is an example of a full session you can do with your defence.
Dec 18, 2024
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Riley Dudar
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Defence focused session
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