Hockey Podcasts

Drill of the Week- Jumping Rope Simple drill to help with balance, footspeed, and edge control. Two sticks or objects serve as place-markers for the skater to cross or stride over. A large pad or obstacle at the end of the pathway about 10′ from the sticks. On go, the skater crossovers up the ladder, […]

Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin is widely regarded as a definitive work on Lincoln and a classic study of leadership applicable far beyond politics, including business, sports, and organizational leadership. As the son of a History Teacher, this book was brought up to me countless times in my young adult life. The book

Drill of the Week- Swap Drills with 2 variations Drills start with 2 lines on each side. On whistle pucks get passed back and forth as players move to the blueline. At the blueline the pucks ends up with the player on the outside. In this variation, the inside player breaks off and heads to

Here’s a comprehensive preview of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship — the annual under-20 international tournament featuring the sport’s top young talent, taking place Dec. 26, 2025 – Jan. 5, 2026 in St. Paul & Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. IIHF International Ice Hockey Federation 🏆 Tournament Overview Hosts & Dates: Format: Group A:🇺🇸 USA

Holiday breaks can be a huge opportunity for hockey players to make quiet gains while everyone else is off. Here’s a practical, player-friendly way to improve skills without burning out. On-Ice (if ice is available) 1. Skill-Focused Skates 2. Shooting Reps 3. Small-Area Games 4. Position-Specific Work Off-Ice Skill Work (high return, low cost) 1.

What Time is it Mr Wolf? Favorite Game for 6U or Learn to Play or Learn to Skate….Play this Game in One Zone with a Coach (or Player) as the Wolf.   His back will be turned towards the boards (hiding his sight) as players are up at the blueline and call out in unison “What

Scoring ruts happen to every hockey player—from mites to NHLers. The key is shifting focus from goals to process. Here are practical, player-driven ways to break out of one. 1. Change the Definition of “Success” When players chase goals, they often squeeze the stick. Instead, focus on controllables: Goals usually follow when pressure drops. 2.

Staying sane as a youth hockey administrator is a real skill, and anyone who’s done the job knows it can feel like juggling pucks while dodging slapshots. Here are the strategies that genuinely help administrators keep their sanity, maintain perspective, and run a healthy program. 1. Set Clear Expectations Early (and Often) Misunderstanding creates 90%

Trimble’s Drill of the Week- On and Off Ice Drills that force players to compete Fun Drills to mix in to On and Off Ice practice settings that force players to compete in groups of 3. On ice video below. 2 Minutes in between your drills group your kids up into smaller groups of 3.

5 Myths of Team Success By Andrew Trimble We are currently right in the middle of the 2025-26 season.  It’s been a season with a lot of turmoil at the Junior Hockey level, and changes to the landscape with recruiting and college placement. In this month’s article I’ll dive into some of the common myths