Youth vs. Junior Hockey Stick Length: A Guide for Growing Players

QuestionRob,   I read your reply to a question regarding youth or junior sticks. You stated have them stand in tennis shoes and measure to his n

NHL Penalty Rules: Understanding 4-on-4 Situations & Player Time

QuestionI the  Wash v Philly game  Philly got a double minor for drawing blood on a high stick call.  A few seconds later Ovechkin gets an i

Finding a Goalie Agent for Junior A & Prep Schools in the USA

QuestionPlease advise how to go about getting a good Goalie Agent for Junior A Teams plus Prep Schools in USA. Thank you, AnswerStefan, Send me some stat

Optimal Hockey Line Combinations for 30+ Teams

QuestionI am captain of a 30 and over hockey team.  We have had several debates.  When 12 guys show up to skate, not including the goalie, would

Tampa, FL Hockey Tryouts & Major Junior Opportunities

QuestionI live in the Tampa Fl area I am 22 years old and I have been playing Ice Hockey for 8+ years plus travel hockey do you have any info on major juni

Inspiring Hockey Journey: How a Game Sparked a 10-Year-Old's Passion

QuestionGood Morning Rob, Where to start, I have a 10 year old son who now plays goalie but up until 3 years ago had no clue what hockey even was. Took hi

Hockey Line Changes: Understanding Player Substitutions and Coaching Signals

QuestionQUESTION: During line changes/ substitutions, how do the players know when to head for the bench- does the coach signal in some way? Is the goalie

Basketball Assist Rules: Does P3 Get Credit for a Second Assist?

QuestionP3 passes to P1, P1 passes to P2, P2 passes back to P1 who then scores. Should P3 get credit for the 2nd assist? AnswerHi Brian, My experience has

Overcoming Scoring Anxiety in Hockey: A Parent's Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Rob I suffered from this as a kid playing hockey, now my son (12) seems to have inherited it. Maybes its more of a personality psychologi

Hockey Stick Length for Recreational Players: Balancing Reach and Skill

QuestionRob I am an older guy playing rec. hockey. I have always used a long stick. Its funny as I am one of the shortest, and fattest guys on the team, bu

Hockey Conditioning Workout Critique & Modifications for Over 50s

QuestionMartial Can you critique this hockey conditioning workout for me and offer any other suggestions? Also, I am 55 and fairly overweight,mostly in the

Keeping Hockey Players Warm: Addressing Cold Feet During Practices

QuestionMy son is 10 years old and plays rep level hockey. When practicing for over an hour, his feet get extremely cold to the point that he is in tears w

Bauer Skates Making Noise While Walking? Troubleshooting & Solutions

QuestionHi there, Recently purchased a pair of Bauer skates and in the last few days I have been hearing a crunching noise coming from the right skate. &n

Canucks' Strategy: Resting Players vs. Maintaining Performance?

QuestionHello Martial, I am a Canuck fan who suggested the other day that the Canucks play bottom ranking teams soft as a tactic to rest players and avoid

Hockey Career Restart: Overcoming Financial Barriers & Pursuing Semi-Pro Opportunities

QuestionI am currently 22 years old and have been playing hockey for 16 years, I got an offer to play for a team after high school but it was too expensive

Midget League Eligibility: Player Age and High School Transition

QuestionHello, I have a son who is a 98 birthday. He does make the spelled out age limit for Midget level. I am told that as long as the player is in high

Hockey Career Crossroads: Should a 21-Year-Old Pursue Junior Hockey Before the ECHL?

QuestionQUESTION: Hey Rob, my name is COry and im in a bit of a bind and would like your opinion. 營m 21 and never played junior hockey before this year. 營

Shoulder Pad Size Guide: Sizing Advice & Fit Recommendations

QuestionQUESTION: Ive measure myself for the shoulder pads and im at 34 and that the highest number for small should i go up to a medium? ANSWER: Noah, T

Bantam Tryouts: Advice for a Dedicated Young Cyclist

QuestionDear Rob,   Hi, my name is Riley, and Im 12 year old boy. Ive played for the same organization, The Northern Cyclones, for most of my

Reporting Inaccurate Stats & Seeking Agent Assistance

QuestionQUESTION: Hey rob I couldnt send another message so I had to make a new one, I see what your saying. This is why honestly I should of had an agent