“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” That’s a quote from John C. Maxwell, best-selling author, speaker and visionary on everything leadership-related. Maxwell believes that everything rises and falls on leadership, and I totally agree—especially when it comes to hockey. After having been on losing teams where we won a handful of … Read More
How to Be Clutch in Hockey (when the game is on the line)
If you want to succeed in hockey, whether that’s making it Pro or just being a go-to guy on your beer league team, then you’re going to want to be clutch. Being clutch is another one of those things—like hockey sense—that people believe you’re either born with or without. I’m here to tell you that’s not the case. Anyone can … Read More
5 Things That Are Guaranteed to Make You a Better Hockey Player (Hint: They Have Nothing to Do with Talent)
I recently came across a post on Reddit that went viral on social media. If you’re like me and spend a lot of time on the internet, chances are you’ve seen the post I’m referring to. It’s called “10 Things That Require Zero Talent.” Now, I don’t know who the original creator is or when it was first published, but there’s … Read More
7 Crucial Traits of the Best Leaders in Hockey
There are leaders… …and then there are those who lead. You might think slapping a letter on a player’s jersey is enough to bring about leadership in hockey. Wrong. Simon Sinek states in his book titled “Start With Why” that the best leaders are those who inspire others to do great things. This is the true definition of leadership. Being a leader … Read More
The Importance of Body Language in Hockey and How It Can Kick Your Game Up a Notch
You have an awesome game. Then, you have a terrible game. Sound familiar? If so, your body language out on the ice might be the problem. Not convinced? Just keep reading… It’s time to kick your game up a notch. Body language can be seen in almost all of our day to day interactions with people—a smile at the McDonald’s drive-through, a … Read More