Your hockey team got a penalty. You have to play one player short for 2 minutes. What are you going to do? Making sure your teammates are on the same page and knowing your checking responsibilities will be crucial to killing a penalty. The following videos explain how to forecheck during a penalty kill...
Having good vision and awareness are common skills important in all team sports. However, it might be often overshadowed by the focus on practicing the mechanical skills required to play the game. The following videos discuss two aspects of vision. First, vision is important when performing skills that require aiming. You may have heard...
If you have watched or played ice hockey for a while, you probably know most of the basic hockey rules. However, if you’re new to the game, all of the intricate rules can create confusion and frustration when trying to play or watch the game. The following videos do a good job at explaining...
Playing defense in ice hockey is not easy. It is a complex task that requires awareness of your body and stick positioning relative to your opponents and area on the ice rink. The following videos provide tips on defensive skating, gap control, and playing a 2 on 1 in hockey. Watch, Learn, and Play!...
If you are interested in joining a Halifax adult hockey league, here is a list of league organizers in Halifax. Atlantic Adult Hockey – Halifax League Website: https://atlanticadulthockey.com/ Atlantic Adult Hockey offers a Halifax league. As the largest adult hockey league in Atlantic Canada, their games have certified officials, comprehensive insurance, and mostly run...
If you are interested in joining a Winnipeg adult hockey league, here is a list of league organizers in Winnipeg. Winnipeg Rec Hockey League Website: https://www.winnipegrechockeyleague.com/ “Fastest growing Rec Hockey League in WPG! Playing out of The Rink / 7 Oaks, hockey for all centre, Gateway & Wayne Fleming.” Adult Safe Hockey League –...
If you are interested in joining an Ottawa hockey league, here is a list of league organizers in Ottawa. Ottawa Senators Adult Safe Hockey League Website: https://sensplex.ca/leagues/ “The Ottawa Senators Adult Hockey League (OSAHL) is an evening adult rec league that gives participants the chance to play the game with friends in a safe,...
If you are interested in joining a Montréal hockey league, here is a list of league organizers in Montréal. Montreal Hockey League Website: https://mtlhl.com/ “The Montreal Hockey League is an adult hockey league operating in the West Island of Montreal. There are two seasons of operations, winter and summer with multiple divisions based on...
Are you ready to take a hockey faceoff? Here are two videos with tips on improving your chances of winning the faceoff. How to Win More Faceoffs Make sure your teammates are in position. Get your hands set on your hockey stick before you approach the circle. Get as close to the faceoff dot...
Taking the time to warm up for hockey is an important part of your sports routine. The two main reasons to warm up is to prevent injuries and to improve your hockey performance. The following two videos will show you how to do a dynamic warm up for hockey and how to warm up...