Sharp Turns

QuestionHi. Im sorry for all these questions! I have one more. I have no idea how people do those really sharp turns with the inside foot forward. I think

What do I need for Jr B or Major Midget?

QuestionI am a 60 160 pound defenseman.  This past year was my first playing rep after playing recreational hockey and I was  the teams most impr

9 year olds and positional play

QuestionI am a coach with a 9 year old AAA spring hockey team.  This is a team of kids assembled for a 10 week time period.  All players are fair

slap shot

Questionwhen was the slap shot allowed , was it after goalies started to wear masks  my friend  say it was always allowed but i disagree please h

San Jose Sharks

QuestionFirst question is how were the San Jose Sharks established? Also I want to find out who were hockey legends that were in the San Jose Sharks? What

Jr. A/ OHL

QuestionQUESTION: Hello,   I am in a state of total confusion. I cant seem to make a team, no matter what! I WANT to make it to at least the O

speed and core balance for hockey

QuestionHi Im a 14 year old forward.And I really want to improve my speed in skating for hockey.Im just wondering if you would be able to plan an off ice t

goaltending tips and training

QuestionHi, Ive recently been trying to adapt to a whole new style of goaltending, I used to be a stand up goalie, and now am becoming a hybrid of sorts. &

what is icing

QuestionQUESTION: can you explain to me what happens when icing occurs ANSWER: Hi Doug, Icing is where a player dumps the puck in the opposing zone befor

Tight-Turns

QuestionQUESTION: Hi. I cant do those turns where the inside foot is leading. They make a player turn sharply. I think its called a tight turn. Anyways, I

Goalie Skates - Arch Pain

QuestionI recently purchased new goalie skates for my son - Bauer XIV I believe. The pro shop measured his feet and baked the skates to his size. Now hes s

cluster checking

QuestionCan you explain the term cluster checking, which i read und on coachingboard. perhaps it is possible to accompany it with a graph or a diagram or

equipment

QuestionIm just starting goalie in an adult/instructional league.  Im 47 y/o. I have Reebok pads and at the top of the pads there is a flap with an ad

Getting my game back

QuestionHi Dini I am a transplanted 50+ Canuck now living in California. Some of the young guys I work with are on a rec. hockey team,and knowing I am Cana

youth stick

QuestionI am an assistant Roller hockey coach. My son is 11 yrs old and uses a youth bauer xxxx stick. the coach says his stick is too small, I say since i

Awkward Skating

QuestionMy 5 yr. old son has been skating for several months now and is beginning hockey programs.  He has consistently had problems with turning his

goalie workout

QuestionQUESTION: Hey, Im a 15 year old goalie and i play midget B girls hockey. I am planning on trying out for the selects this season and I know that I

face offs

QuestionHi Guy, Im adult rec player who picked the game up four years . . I ve never had any formal training. My team has moved me to centre where Im gett

Have a question about Goalies

QuestionHow are you? I have a friend who i really think can make it pro or at least in minors..how do i go about this? He doesnt go to college and hes 20 y

off ice summer training

QuestionQUESTION: Dina, thanks a lot for reading and hopefully answering my question. I have son who is very dedicated to hockey and loves the game. He wil