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In a recent legal development, the Chicago Blackhawks are once again facing a lawsuit, this time for civil litigation related to allegations of sexual abuse and an ensuing cover-up in the 2010 season. The lawsuit was first reported by Phillip Thompson of the Chicago Tribune. The plaintiff, identified as John Doe, has chosen to remain […]
By Andrew Trimble Loose puck retrievals & checking shoulders Check out the clip for hints and tips on drills that start with a loose puck. Putting your players in game like situations to start a drill can make all the difference in developing proper habits. GOOD HABITS HELP IN INJURY PREVENTION, CONFIDENCE WITH THE PUCK…
Wanna Reduce Injuries And Teach Your Players To Properly Give And Receive Checks? Read More »
2-0 Regroup / Rush Drill Forwards and Defenseman start in opposite corners at each end of the ice. Whistle blows all 4 lines go
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For those of you who have not read about the incident (and have been fortunate enough not to see the video of the accident), this past Saturday, Adam Johnson, a forward for the EIHL Nottingham Panthers, was clipped in the neck by a skate during play. The play itself was a “freak accident” during a
After Hockey Player Dies, Where Does That Leave Potential New Equipment Rules? Read More »
By Andrew Trimble Let’s look at some numbers-A PRACTICE BY THE NUMBERSThe following facts and figures relate to a 60-minute practice session: A HOCKEY GAME BY THE NUMBERS :The following statistics were recorded during a 60-minute Peewee level hockey game: After each season I get feedback from parents and players about how they spent their
Kids Want to Improve… Play more games or schedule more practices? Read More »
WHAT IS IT? The CCM RIBCOR Trigger 7 is a high-performance hockey stick designed for players who want a quick release and a powerful shot. It features a low kick point, which means that the stick flexes at the bottom of the shaft, making it easier to load and release the puck. The Trigger 7
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So far this year, next to a full-time job, coaching a youth hockey team, recording podcasts, and trying to write articles, I sometimes don’t have enough time to scroll Twitter (I refuse to call it X). When I do, I typically make sure I check out a few different sources or accounts to make sure
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Trimble’s Drill of the Week 3 Puck Game To reward a team for a successful weekend or to mix things up, I like to do different unique games. Here is a video for the 3 Puck Game.
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This article was originally written back on 1/21/2022 by TDC and his Substack newsletter: I recently was out of town on a tournament with the youth team I coach. During some downtime between our 3rd and 4th game, I was chatting with a friend of mine who no longer is involved with hockey. He asked
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5 Myths of Practice Planning By Andrew Trimble Entering now my 14th year of being a Head Coach, I’ve come to find what works and what doesn’t work on the ice during practice. A lot of your success in practice depends on not only the level you are coaching, but also the day of the
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