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Just like the Olympics, Summit Series, Canada Cup, World Cup and Rendez-Vouz 87′ before it, the 4 Nations Tournament this week has been some of the most compelling and must- watch TV the hockey world has seen in some time. From Overtime victories to upsets and national pride, the 4 Nations tournament has taken a […]
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Recently in some online Junior Hockey Discussion groups I’ve seen parents or posters be critical of Junior Hockey Programs that offer up the services of their athletes to assist with community service and volunteer projects. Calls of “The players should get a reduction in their tuition” or “its a waste of their time”… or even
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Trimble’s Drill of the Week- Attack Angle 2v2 Two teams in lines on one side of the ice. On the whistle 2 players in each line sprint around a cone or tire and then head up ice for a loose puck. Team that arrives to the puck first will attack the far net, and other
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Trimble’s Drill of the Week- 1 v1 with Regroup Forwards and Defenseman in opposite corners at both ends of the ice. All groups have pucks. On the whistle,4 lines/ 4 players activate. Forwards will shoot the puck on the goalie at their end, and defenseman will carry their puck around the nearest circle transitioning their
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Andrew– Morning Trevor… we’re right in the middle of the hockey season, and a very unique and exciting event is set to take place from Feb. 12-20 in Boston and Montreal, with teams of NHL players from Finland, Canada, Sweden and the United States competing in a best on best tournament. Rosters and schedule have
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The Eastern Hockey League, or EHL, has officially reclassified itself as Tier II. They did so via Press Release on 2/2/2025. Click here to read the press release via the EHL website- EHL Announces Tier II Status Here are some direct quotes from EHL coaches and owners regarding the new Tier status. “I am not
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A lot of misleading information exists in the Junior Hockey Landscape. Some Leagues position themselves as something they are not, and other leagues do not get the recognition they deserve. Here are some interesting FACTS about the Eastern Hockey League (EHL)… Just like other US & Canadian Tier II Leagues, the EHL has Hundreds of
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Perception and reality are two different animals… Here are some interesting facts about Junior Leagues in North America.
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Trimble’s Drill of the Week- 2 v2 Backcheck Game 2 lines on each blueline (near dots) on each side of ice. Nets at the blueline facing the Neutral Zone. Pucks on each side. On the whistle starts the drill which begins as a 2 on 0, but quickly evolves into a 2 v 2. After
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A player’s academics will be one of if not the determining factor in their College Hockey options if they so choose to pursue hockey at the NCAA level. NCAA Hockey is extremely difficult to reach, and players limit their opportunity for acceptance at the limited number of NCAA hockey schools if they do not have
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