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The Youth Hockey Goalie: So Your Kid Wants To Be One?
If you’re the parent of a youth hockey goalie or your child is hoping to become one, this article is for you
By Warren Tabachnick
Every...
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in the zone
Understanding Your Hockey Role
Understanding your hockey role and accepting it is what makes a better team
By Matt Schoepflin
As hockey players get better (or older) and start playing on more...
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Participation Trophies: The Pros & Cons
Are participation trophies teaching our young athletes bad life lessons? This previously published article has been updated. By Travis Armideo The NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker and scary...
Girls Youth Hockey: The Stigma
Many girls prefer the faster shots, the physically demanding games, and the feeling of belonging and excelling with the boys By Lauren Patterson This article has...
How Hockey Made My Life Better
How has hockey made my life better? I’ve made dozens of friends and business associates—not to mention how it keeps me in shape. By Warren...
Rec Hockey News Briefs
Adult hockey & youth hockey news from around the world Rec hockey news: Week of Apr. 5-Apr. 9, 2021 Youth Hockey Team Scores $3G from the...
What Kind of Defenseman are You?
A defenseman can be more offensive, others are more defensive. Which kind are you? By Tim Turk To be an elite defenseman in hockey you need...
Confessions of a Hockey Parent (A Book Excerpt)
“Pee Wees: Confessions of a Hockey Parent” is an inside look at the highs—and lows—of youth hockey. It’s a world that’s all too familiar...
Fighting in Hockey: A Thing of the Past?
Hockey players soon may need to think twice before dropping the gloves Fighting in Hockey: Will it soon become a thing of the past? It’s a...
The 2021 NHL Season Preview
Our 2021 NHL season preview details the several changes to the league Promising lots of engaging action full of twists and turns on the ice,...
How to Boost Your Goal Scoring
The new Puck and Player Tracking system is expected to increase goal scoring by 25%. Can it work for you? By Daniel C. Bryndle Boost your...
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The Net-Front Play Hockey Drill
The Net-Front Play hockey drill works on net-front play in a competitive situation Overview This drill from our friends at Hockey Coach Vision is a...
U8 Tactic 3 on 3 Offside Hockey Drill
New to CrossIceHockey.com is a series of informative drills from Hockey Coach Vision. This week we focus on the U8 Tactic 3 on 3...
The Low Race 2-on-1 Hockey Drill
Hockey Coach Vision is back, this time with the Low Race 2-on-1 hockey drill Overview A very competitive drill, the Low Race 2-on-1 hockey drill is...
The Power of a Good Hockey Coach
Never underestimate the value of a good hockey coach!
By Allyson Tufts
How do you measure the value of a good hockey coach? How can anyone...
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INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS FOR HOCKEY PLAYERS

How to Improve Hockey Acceleration - HowToHockey.com
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Ice Hockey Referee Clinic
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Hockey Mechanics - Goalie Skills & Drills
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Fast Hands Hockey - Training Drills
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Goalie Training Video
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Net Protection for Hockey Defensemen
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Backwards Crossovers: Step by Step How to Lesson - How To Hockey
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Improving your Wrist Shot by HockeyShot.com
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SLAP SHOT Tips: Quicker Release, Harder Shot, More Accuracy
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Where to Shoot to Score More Goals
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How to Win Faceoffs in Hockey
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