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How to Manage The Puck Well at the Blue Line as a Defensemen

Ben LevesqueOctober 19, 2015On-Ice Skills, Positioning11 Comments

hockey defensemen tips for managing the puck at the blue line

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

Beating Defensemen 101: 5 Proven Techniques For Blowing By Defenders

Ben LevesqueOctober 19, 2015On-Ice Skills9 Comments

beating defensemen in hockey

For a forward, learning how to beat defensemen is one of the most useful and important skills you can learn. While it’s usually better to outnumber defensemen rather than trying to beat them one-on-one, there are situations where isolating your defenseman and trying to take the puck to the net is a great option. In this article, I’ll go over … Read More

The Importance of Body Language in Hockey and How It Can Kick Your Game Up a Notch

Ben LevesqueOctober 19, 2015Leadership15 Comments

body language in hockey

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

One Easy-To-Implement Fix That Will Have You Scoring More Goals In No Time

Ben LevesqueOctober 18, 2015On-Ice Skills9 Comments

easy fix to score more goals

Here’s one quick fix that could really help your game—more specifically, a tip for scoring more goals. The inspiration for this post comes from my own personal experience as a player as well as watching some of my friends play at a lower level. Here’s how the idea came to mind. A few years ago, I was in a scoring slump. … Read More

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About Ben Levesque

 
Ben Levesque is the creator of Built for Hockey. He's been playing hockey competitively for 20+ years, and has played with or against some of the world's best players. His own accomplishments include a President's Cup, a National Championship, and even a helmet in the Hockey Hall of Fame. With Built for Hockey, he looks to help hockey players of all levels master the mental aspect of the game by sharing his experiences, tips & tricks he learned over his career. Continue reading...
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