What you think it takes to make it to the big leagues and what it actually takes are two different things. Sure, scoring goals and making beautiful ‘tap-in-ready’ passes can make you valuable in the eyes of scouts, but it’s not the only thing they look at… They also look at the little details that no one else pays attention … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide on How to Play Defense in Ice Hockey- Part II
This is Part II of the two-part series for defensemen on how to play defense in ice hockey. Before you continue, make sure you read Part I: The Beginner’s Guide on How to Play Defense, which covers what to do in the offensive zone as well as some general tips for defensemen. Let’s dive into Part II where I’ll share … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide on How to Play Defense In Ice Hockey – Part I
Defensemen. They’re an integral part of any winning team. But learning how to play defense in ice hockey isn’t as easy as it sounds. In fact, it’s one of the questions I hear most often from readers, which is what pushed me to write this post. This beginner’s guide to playing good defense in hockey is a perfect place to start … Read More
9 Tips to Not Get Caught Out of Position in Hockey
Ah yes, the hockey player that’s always in the wrong place. He’s the guy that’s in the corner when the action is in front of the net, and the guy that seems to always get in your way right before you shoot. He just always seems to get caught out of position. Maybe this sounds like a teammate or a … Read More
How to Manage The Puck Well at the Blue Line as a Defensemen
Before I start I just wanted to share a little story with you about how the idea for this article came about… Last week, I was forced to play as a defenseman on my Thursday night Beer League team. Now, if this was Junior or University hockey I probably would’ve been a little nervous. But being that the hockey I … Read More