Hockey Career Path: Junior/University & ECHL Potential - Expert Advice

QuestionHi Rob, My son will be graduating in May. He has played goalie for 11 years (Ohio) and has shown steady improvement over the years. He finished hi

College Athletic Profile: Student-Athlete Performance & Highlights

QuestionThanks Rob for your quick response. Here is some additional information about my son. Ill post the general information and then send a video clip

Transitioning from Roller to Ice Hockey Goaltending: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionHi im a 16 year old goaltender who has never played ice hockey before. Im very good at roller hockey and i play with Adults double my age. How do i

Finding a Goalie Agent for College Club Players: A Guide

QuestionHello, my question is how do I go about obtaining an agent for my son. He plays goalie at a college club level. His stats are very good to be on a

Ice Hockey: College Recruitment Advice & Increasing Your Chances

QuestionDear coach Martin , Hello, my name is Amit Solomon, 24 years old from Israel. This is to appeal for your consideration and professional advice rega

Hockey Stick Recommendations for Short Women: Tips & Advice

QuestionIm hoping you will be able to help me.  Im in my 30s, and have been playing ice hockey for 1 year (yeah for a new sport!).  My nearest pr

Hockey Tryouts for Experienced Players - Age No Barrier?

Questionhi Rob, Im just recovering for two major shoulder operations... Ive been getting back in shape & going though rehab over the pass 8 year & i was lo

Transitioning to Ice Hockey: A Beginner's Guide for Experienced Inline Players

QuestionHi Martial, Im Joel. I am 16 years old, Ive been playing inline hockey for about 6yrs and have gotten pretty good over the years. I have gotten sic

Can a 30-Year-Old Hockey Player Still Make it Pro?

QuestionQUESTION: i am 30, 6 1 205 lbs in shape and highly skilled defenceman from maui hawaii. i startedplaying inline at age 14 and left to canada at 22

Overcoming Frustration with Missed Shots in Hockey

QuestionQUESTION: I play in an adult, semi-competitive league. I have gotten totally psyched out from hitting the post so much this last season. We play a

Moving Up to AAA Hockey: Is It Too Late for College?

QuestionQUESTION: I am 15 years old and i play in a small town right now and hoping to get into triple a hockey soon! maybe my jr. year and play in a bigge

Improve Your Hockey Shot: Mechanics & Off-Ice Practice

QuestionHi, i would like ask for help on the shooting department.... Im fine with all other aspects of the game, but shooting is a problem to me... I have

Preventing Skater's Blisters: Solutions for Bauer Supreme One60LE Skates

QuestionHi, I have a pair of Bauer Supreme One60LE skates.  I had them heat molded when I first got them and they are about 6 months old now.  E

NHL Tryouts & Hockey Career Advancement: A Guide for Aspiring Players

QuestionHey there, Ive been playing competitive hockey since I can remember, Ive always been the best on my team whether its Jr or mens league. Im a tall

Finding Affordable Hockey Goalie Equipment for Beginners

QuestionHi, My name is Joshua, and I was wondering if you would be able to tell me where I could get some cheap goalie equipment. Im going to be a senior

Advancing Hockey Careers: Pathways Beyond ECHL Tryouts

Questionhello I had a question, Ive seen alot of questions on here for pro tryouts and what not like echl status.  Now my question is if uve flown und

NHL Player Training: Year-Round Fitness & On-Season Workouts

QuestionHi, I have heard that the NHL players only train during summer, that they dont work in the gym during the season. Is that true ? I thought that th

NHL Tryout Contracts: Understanding Player Tryouts

QuestionRay Emery is going to Chicago Blackhawks training camp on a tryout basis. Is there a tryout contract which he signed, for say three weeks, or is he

Bantam Hockey Player Profile: Leveraging Size and Skill for Success

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Rob, My Son just started Bantam hockey, he is 61 180 and the last 5 years has played R.Wing.  Each year he gets more training an

Understanding Hockey Stick Flex: A Guide for Parents

QuestionRob, My son is 9 years old and a Squirt player. He has been playing hockey for four years now. We know how to measure the length of the stick but