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Hanging ‘Em Up: When to Quit Playing Hockey
One of the most difficult decisions facing any hockey player is when to call it quits
By Wayne Shuster
Ask any hockey player about it and...
youth hockey
goalies
Female Goalies: Tender But Tough!
An interview with two female goalies—a mom and her daughter
When did you start playing hockey?
Cathy Lucido (mom): I started playing at age 36 (I...
in the zone
Work Ethic and the Hockey Player
Work ethic is the one quality hockey players appreciate most in a teammate
By Matt Schoepflin
Work ethic is one of those buzzwords we hear about...
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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...
Being the Hardest Working Player on the Team
Why being your best gives you the power to excel at your game By Ian Goldberg The hardest working player is the one that gives it...
Pre-Game Hockey Rituals, Past & Present
A look at pre-game hockey rituals then and now You’d be hard-pressed to find a sport in which its players at the highest level don’t...
The Keys to Your Child’s Hockey Success
18 keys to ensure a positive experience for your child The keys to your child's hockey success is to ensure every child has the best...
News for Sledge Hockey Players
Now there’s a great way for sledge-hockey players to train and keep in shape. Spike, developed by a Norwegian adaptive sports equipment company called...
Old Men’s Hockey: What it Teaches Young Players
There is something to be learned by looking at old men’s hockey. By Kristi Allain There is something to be learned by looking at old men’s...
chalk talk
The Successful Saucer Pass: How to Master It
Whether you’re a competitive or recreational hockey player, the saucer pass is an essential skill in today’s fast-paced game Hockey at every level is getting...
Bruins 2-on-1 D-Jump Hockey Drill
This week we take a look at the Bruins 2-on-1 D-Jump hockey drill, courtesy of Hockey Coach Vision Overview The Bruins 2-on-1 D-Jump hockey drill...
Using Puck Deception to Improve Your Game
How puck deception makes you more productive on the ice
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...
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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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