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In the Zone

Keeping your body in top shape is only one part of the equation. The mental aspect of hockey is just as important for all hockey players.

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Hockey Body Language: Reading the Signs

Recognizing physical cues benefits both players and coaches By Tim Turk, NHL Shooting and Scoring Coach Hockey Body Language: Understanding physical cues on the ice Before the motivational...
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High-Level Hockey Performance: 20 Ways To Play at Your Best

To be a good hockey player requires that you skate, and skate well. Quick starts and stops, sharp turns
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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...
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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...
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The Penalty Box: Staying Out of the Sin Bin

Being sent to the penalty box and the other team scores is humiliating. Here's how to avoid it. By Warren Tabachnick Whether you’re a hockey fan...
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The Bad Shift: How to Bounce Back

We've all had that bad shift. Here's how to bounce back and get ready for the next one. By Matt Schoepflin Have you ever had a...
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Anxiety & Depression in Athletes: Know the Signs

What parents and coaches must watch for By Dr. Jordan Anderson, SkillShark Anxiety and depression present themselves differently in sports than they do in everyday life....
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Success in the Playoffs: Is Your Team Ready?

Is your team ready for the postseason? Here are 4 tips to help ensure success in the playoffs. By Travis Armideo Now that spring is here,...
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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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Goalies: Bouncing Back From a Bad Game

We've all been there before. The puck has found its way past you one too many times. Your legs are heavy and it seems like nothing is going your way.