Just when you feel like everything’s under control, it hits you. A bad call by the referee. A cheap cross-check to the face from an annoying opponent. A bad play on your part. Even a negative comment from one of your linemates… Whatever the case may be, you’ve just lost every ounce of focus you had to being with. If … Read More
The 3-Step Plan to Getting Your Confidence Back as a Hockey Player
Here’s a quick question for you… If you were able to choose between having a killer slapshot, amazing stickhandling, blazing speed or consistent confidence in your abilities, what would you choose? I want you to really think about it. Got it? Good. Now if you’re a younger player, odds are you chose one of the first three options. That’s fine in … Read More
One Important Hockey Lesson I Learned The Hard Way (that every player should pay attention to)
In Major Junior, I came close to losing it all. If you’ve read some of my previous blog posts, you know that I was lucky enough to win a President’s Cup. But what you don’t know is that it almost didn’t happen. It almost slipped away. And there’s one lesson I learned from nearly losing it all that I’ll never forget… … Read More
5 Tips for Breaking a Scoring Slump in Hockey
Ahh the annoying scoring slump—every hockey player’s worst nightmare. It sneaks up on you when you least expect it and can turn what seemed like a good start to the season into the worst scoreless streak of your career. Whether you play hockey competitively or just for fun, the ‘scoring slump’ is VERY real. If you’ve been in a scoring slump … Read More
Why Understanding Pareto’s Principle Is Key to Success as a Hockey Player
Pareto’s Principle. The Law of the Vital Few. The Principle of Factor Sparsity. All of these refer to the same thing—the 80/20 rule. Ever heard of the 80/20 rule? If not, don’t worry—I’m going to walk you through exactly what the rule is all about and how you can apply its underlying theory to become the best player you’re capable … Read More