Improving Shooting Accuracy and Power in Young Players

QuestionHi there, My question is if my 11 year old son wants to improve his shot in the garage.  Is putting a little distance between him and the net

Improve Your Hockey Stop: A Guide for Beginners

QuestionDear Martial, i started playing hockey about two years ago, and coaches say my skating and stance is outstanding, but my hockey stop really needs i

Finding Comfortable Recreational Skates: A Guide for Adults

QuestionMartial I hope you can answer a question about skates. Up until a few years ago I played rec. hockey.When I turned fifty I retired mostly worried a

Baking CCM Vector U+Pro Skates: Optimal Baking Time & Process

Questionhi, i just purchase a pair of ccm vector u+pro skates. I want to bake them but do not know the length of time required? could you help. AnswerHi C

Coaches Using Slap Shots on Players: Ethical Concerns & Safety

QuestionQUESTION: Whats your view on coaches (full grown males) taking full force slap shots on goalies at the PeeWee level? Weve got a coach who seems to

Improving Knee Bend in Young Hockey Players: A Parent's Guide

QuestionMy 6 year old son has been skating for just a year. He never did lessons he went right into hockey. He is incredibly fast and scores at least 5 goa

Starting Hockey Late: A Guide for Newcomers

QuestionHello Martial, I want to start playing hockey, but the thing is, Ive never played before, let alone been ice skating. Ive been playing football for

Beginner Hockey Players: Finding Teams & Levels in the USA

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, Im a 17 yr old girl and I have been playing hockey for only 7 months or so.  I learned to play while on an exchange program in G

Hockey Game Day Struggles: Motivating a Young Player

QuestionMartial, my question is kind of frustrating to me. I have a 1st year squirt 9yrs old. This is his 2nd year on ice, but 4th year playing Hockey (inl

Ice Skates Leaning to One Side? Troubleshooting & Solutions

QuestionHi, I just bought a new pair of skates,which is size 39 (I wear 40 in sport shoes), and it my second time skating in them. I have notice whenever I

Can a 20-Year-Old Hockey Beginner Make the Minor Leagues?

QuestionI have always wanted to play hockey, but up until this year my life has been overtaken by football.  I played the sport for as far back as I c

Troubleshooting Loud Squealing Noise from Bauer Vapor X60 Skates

QuestionHi My son just received a new pair bauer Vapor x60s (he has always used them) the store sharpened them and when he got on the ice as soon as he wou

Troubleshooting Hockey Stops: Why Aren't My Skates Working?

QuestionQUESTION: Hello, I have skated 9-10 years, till 2004-2005 when i stopped (dont really remember why) and later sold the skates. Back then i used to

Trouble Stopping on New Skates? Why You Can't Do Hockey & Snowplow Stops

QuestionHello, I have skated 9-10 years, till 2004-2005 when i stopped (dont really remember why) and later sold the skates. Back then i used to stop very

Hockey Goalie Sticks: Wood vs. Composite - Durability & Performance

QuestionQUESTION: Dina, My son is a freshman playing varsity hockey as the backup goalie. In the last 3 mos he has broken two identical Warrior composite

Hockey Performance: Addressing On-Ice Game Struggles in Young Players

QuestionHi Martial: My daughter is 10 years old and has been playing hockey for a little over three years. She has amazing skills when it comes to drills,

Developing Hockey Awareness in Young Players: A Parent's Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Martial, My 6 year old son plays rep level hockey. He is one of the best skater on his team, practices very well but when he gets to

Troubleshooting Right Crossovers in Power Skating: Tips & Exercises

QuestionI havent played hockey in about 10 years now, and recently took up power skating to get back into it. I am having problems with my right crossovers

College Hockey Camp: Elevate Your Game | [Coach's Name]

QuestionHI there I am a sophmopre in high school, age 15. I really want to take my game to the next level. I belive going to a summer camp is a good way to

Hockey Shootout Goals: Do They Count for Player Stats?

QuestionIn a hockey shootout, does a goal count on a players stats or is it just the winning goal in a shootout that counts on the stats???? AnswerHi Coll