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Here are some of the Top Moves this Off- Season via Free Agency Mitch Marner ➝ Vegas Golden KnightsSigned an 8‑year, $96 million deal in a sign‑and‑trade with Toronto. Marner was looking for a fresh start as tensions grew in Toronto NHL+8YouTube+8New York Post+8The Times of India+1The Times of India+1. Vladislav Gavrikov ➝ New York RangersThe […]

Trimble’s Drill of the Week- Essential Plyometrics for Hockey Players Plyometric exercises—sometimes called plyo exercises—are bodyweight exercises that include an explosive movement such as a jump. The explosiveness of plyometric workouts helps build muscle and elevate your heart rate for an effective cardio workout. Plyometric training programs are common among athletes looking to increase their

It is extremely important that players in this age group get a lot of repetition and practice within each station or skill.  This is far more important than any specific technical correction.  Those technical corrections will have their time and place… just not now at this stage.  At this stage you are very much attempting

On July 8th it was announced that the NCDC will be expanding for the 2025-26 season (which begins games in roughly 3 months) to Lewiston, Maine. Here is the press release- Lewiston MAINEiacs To Join NCDC’s North Division In 2025-26 • USPHL – United States Premier Hockey League This new franchise, due perhaps to the

Trimble’s Drill of the Week- Adding Weighted Gloves to off ice stickhandling Add Weighted Gloves to your Off Ice stickhandling routine. I have found that using these with the athletes I train improves their grip and forearm strength, reaction time, and hand-eye coordination. Unlike weighted sticks or weighted pucks, the gloves are light weight enough

ESDALE, Daniel F. Longtime resident of Hyde Park, passed away on July 1, 2025. Beloved husband of Emily (Shalno) Esdale. Devoted father of Joan Cullen of Quincy, Maria Esdale Farrell and her husband, Martin of Hyde Park, Anthony Esdale and his wife, Irene of Walpole, and the late Daniel Esdale, Jr. Loving papa of Katy,

Trimble’s Drill of the Week- Some Skills & Drills from a previous small group session Click on video to watch. These players were 14U at the time and now are completing their High School careers. Started off with a Simple Puck Skills Warmup. Progressed through an edge work and skating series before moving into shooting

The de-centralized 2025 NHL Draft commenced with the first round on June 27, showcasing top prospects eager to join the league. The 2nd through 7th rounds took place on June 28th, completing the re-stocking of each teams prospect pool. Here are some interesting takeaways… The 2025 NHL Draft saw a mix of Canadian and international

Trimble’s Drill of the Week- Two of my favorite Small Area Games that stress “Playing away from the Puck” 2 Puck Showdown Neutral Ice game with two teams and two nets.  1 puck comes out of each side on the whistle. Goal is to score both pucks in your opponents net, while also defending your