Hockey Quotes on Improving Your Game

Hockey QuotesAlexander Ovechkin:
"My weapon isn’t my shot. It’s me."

Pierre Page:
"A player must be able to skate, have hockey sense, be able to shoot - not necessarily able to score - and have drive."

Sean Burke:
“It's too easy when you're not winning to look for excuses and point at others for reasons. You can say 'Oh well, it's this guys fault or they don't do this well' or you can say '

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Breakaway Tip from Wayne Gretzky

This video covers stick handling basics, but also includes a key tip for breakaways:Bring the puck back in close to your body to gain control before you shoot. If the puck is too far out in front of you, it will pick up speed, and bounce off the blade of your stick.The video also includes footage Adam Oates and Pat LaFontaine, Andrachuk, and Messier deking out their opponents, again keeping the

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Standard Hockey Breakout Play

Standard Hockey Breakout PlayThere are tons of different breakout plays and systems your team can use to quickly and safely move the puck out of your own end. Unfortunately our team doesn't practice, so we tend to keep things pretty simple on the ice. Typically we just use the standard breakout play.

Every player should be aware of the standard breakout play regardless of the position you play.

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Hockey Poll Results

In Fall 2008 I asked our readers the Hockey Poll question:Which area of your game would you like to improve the most.Here are the Hockey Poll results:You can’t go wrong by becoming a faster skater.Improve your skating, and you’ll improve your game.Here's what MSN Encarta has to say about skating:Skating is ice hockey’s most important skill. Good skaters are able to accelerate, maintain balance

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Hockey 101 - The Basics for Beginners

Hockey 101
So You Wanna Learn has a great Hockey 101 called The Basics of Hockey. This Hockey 101 article goes over all the basics including the lines on the rink, the players on the ice, the equipment you'll need, and the rules.

Here is some crucial info form the article you'll need for Hockey 101.

Hockey 101: The Rink
The most important lines are the red line (which runs across the center of

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4 Reasons to Work on Your Backhand Shot

The Backhand is a tough shot to master. Most players rarely practice their backhand, so why should YOU?Generally speaking, you should try to shoot on your forehand side whenever possible, but sometimes you have no choice but to shoot backhand.4 Reasons to Work on Your BackhandYou’re on a breakaway, the goalie is way out of the crease, so you decide to deke. If you’re not confident in your

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How to Deke a Goalie

How to Deke a Goalie in Hockey
Here’s a shootout tip from Sportsnet color commentator, John Garret mentioned during the Canucks game Monday night against Colorado.

Deke or shoot?

Whenever you’re on a breakaway, if the goalie is way out of his crease, you have a better chance at dekeing, rather than shooting. The Goalie has cut off the angles, and there’s not much open net to shoot at.

If the

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Shooting Tips: Backhand Shot

The Backhand shot feels unnatural and awkward. The first time you try it, it almost seems impossible to get any power behind it.All the same elements that go into a good wrist shot go into a strong backhand shot.Backhand Shot BasicsPull the puck back to (or past) your rear leg.“Load Up” by leaning on your rear leg.Start with the puck on the heel of your stick, and roll it down the blade as you

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The Worst Play in Hockey

Ryan O'Byrne Own Goal against IslandersMan do I feel sorry for O'Byrne. We all make mistakes on ice, but few are this costly or this obvious. The icing on the cake is when the Islanders win the game in a Shootout.Check out some more Famous Own Goals.

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Shooting Tips: Wrist Shot

One of the keys to a powerful, accurate wrist shot is to keep the blade of your stick in a straight path towards the target during the entire shot. The angle of your stick blade should also remain as flat to the target as possible.

It's a lot harder to control the direction of your shot when the puck is traveling in an arc-shaped path around your body. Changing the angle of your stick blade

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Hockey Skills

This Hockey Blog if full of Hockey Skills on everything from Skating Skills to Shooting Skills. Check 'em out:Hockey skillsShooting SkillsAlex Kovalev on ShootingShooting Skills: Wrist ShotPassing SkillsPassing with Wayne GretzkyAlways Be Ready for a PassCall Your Teammate's Name When You Want the PuckDon't Watch Your PassHow to Make a Saucer PassSkating SkillsUpper Body ControlSpeed

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Passing Tip: Always be Ready for a Pass

Possession of the of puck switches teams over 100 time per game. Regardless of the position you play, you are constantly switching between offense and defense, both mentally and physically.You may be defensively covering your check one minute, and a tip of the puck, or a crazy bounce later, your team suddenly has the puck. Your brain instantly switches to offensive mode. Now your job is to get

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Skating Tips: Upper Body Control

A lot of ice hockey players are oblivious as to what their upper body is doing while they're skating fast. I've seen all kinds of different skating styles with various stick and arm positions. My favorite is the arms swinging side to side with each stride causing the stick blade to fly up towards my head. Annoying, and dangerous.So what are you supposed to do?Here's a few skating tips on upper

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New Advertiser www.HockeyOverstock .com

I would like to welcome our newest affiliate advertiser:From everything I've heard, they offer excellent customer service and very competitive prices. Here's the consumer feedback on PriceGrabber.If you have any comments on your dealings with Hockey Overstock, please add them to this post. I only allow reputable advertisers on this blog.I hope you find some great deals!

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Yoga for Hockey Players

Yoga can do wonders for your flexibility.

The incredible stretches and deep breathing increases the blood supply to your muscles and ligaments which reduces the chance of injury.

The problem is that mosts of the guys I know just aren't MAN enough to start chanting a mantra and assume the Lotus position to get their Chakras cleansed.

Yoga a powerful tool for stretching and strengthening the

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Is Hockey the New Viagra?

Play Hockey to Score both On and Off the IceIce hockey is a great game. It's fun, exiting, challenging, and an awesome workout. It also turns out that playing hockey can energize your sex life as well!If you're not in the greatest shape, playing hockey will definitely get you there. The pace of the game and the sheer energy needed to skate after the puck gets your heart and lungs working more

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Up the Boards

Rifling the puck up the boards is a great way to clear the puck from deep in your own end. Especially towards the end of a shift when your line is exhausted needs a line change.

Clearing the puck up the middle, on the other hand, can result in disaster if the other team gets to the puck while it's still inside the blue line. Whenever my brain shuts down and I screw up on this play, this guy on

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Beer / Hockey Ratio

While Balance, Agility, Strength, and Speed all play a vital role in playing hockey, the most important factor for your conditioning is your Beer / Hockey Ratio.During the winter season I usually play twice a week and quaff 3 or 4 beers after each game. Along with the occasional trip to the gym, I still manage to stay in (relatively) decent shape.Over the summer I play less than once a week and

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Complete Conditioning for Hockey

Excellent 200 page Book with DVD by Peter Twist, former strength and conditioning coach of the Vancouver Canucks.The original version of this book was published in 1995. The 2007 version comes with a DVD that helps illustrate over 150 on-ice and off-ice hockey-specific training exercises.Twist's comprehensive training approach is Based on the 5 Pillars of Conditioning:BalanceAgilityStrength and

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Time to Get Back into Shape!

Here's a couple videos to help get you motivated:Lots of great training ideas. Just have to get off the couch and go do them!

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How to Block Shots

How to Block Shots in HockeyBlocking shots is an exiting defensive play. Done properly, it’s a safe way to create an opportunity for your team to regain control of the puck.

Be Brave

The most important tip is to position your legs and body squarely in front of the shot. The puck should hit your shin pads straight on. If you’re afraid of getting hit by the puck and turn to the side, you risk

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Call out your Teammate's Name to get a Pass

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Don't Watch Your Pass

Passing Tip: Give and Go Making a crisp, tape-to tape pass along the ice feels great. Passing is a huge part of the game, so when you pass the puck, it’s tempting to watch and make sure your team-mate receives the puck. If he scores as a result of your pass, you get an assist. Mission accomplished!For Example:Let’s say you’re playing wing and you’re deep in the corner of the offensive zone. You

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Line Changes on the Fly

Hockey Line Changes

Line changes in ice hockey are usually pretty straight forward, but sometimes things can get a little tangled up. Here’s a couple tips to make sure your shift change goes smoothly.

Watch the Player, Not the Play

When the hockey player you’re taking off is nearing the end of their shift, keep a close eye on him. Watch him wherever he goes on the ice. Don’t take your eyes

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Hockey Tips

Why is it NHL players start wearing a cage after they are injured? Stephane Robidas had noproblem scoring a goal and an assist in Game 6wearing a cage to protect his broken nose.Site MapShootingAlex Kovalev Shooting TipPassingPassing Tips from Wayne GretzkyCall Your Teammate's Name When You Want the PuckDon't Watch Your PassHow to Make a Saucer PassBlocking ShotsHow to Block ShotsPositioningHow

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Shooting by Alex Kovalev

Here’s a great Hockey tip from Alex Kovalev on shooting in this Warrior Commercial:The key point is to use the shaft of your stick to generate power.Check out more Kovalev craziness at the Warrior site

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How to make a Saucer Pass

How to make a Saucer Pass

Improve your Passing Skills

Better passing means getting the puck successfully to your teammate, even in tough situations. Sometimes you may need to pass the puck over an opponent’s stick or wayward limb strewn on the ice.

While you definitely need to clear the object you’re passing over, you don’t want to flip the puck too high in the air. This will make the puck

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Hockey Player Tips

Choose from 2 easy ways to subscribe:1) Receive a monthly text-based summary of the best tips. (See sample Below.)2) Receive an email for each Post.You can easily unsubscribe any time.No Spam Guarantee: I will not pass your email address on to anyone.1) The Best Tips of the MonthNo graphics, no HTMLPerfect for reading on your BlackberryTo sign up: Just send an email to richard@

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Tips Menu

Why is it NHL players start wearing a cage after they are injured? Stephane Robidas had noproblem scoring a goal and an assist in Game 6wearing a cage to protect his broken nose.Site MapShootingAlex Kovalev Shooting TipPassingPassing Tips from Wayne GretzkyCall Your Teammate's Name When You Want the PuckDon't Watch Your PassHow to Make a Saucer PassBlocking ShotsHow to Block ShotsPositioningHow

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More Equipment Tips

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About the Blogger

My name is Richard Neuman (Aka Feisty) and I just love playing hockey.Every Friday night I look forward to playing with my co-ed team, The Grinders. Great people, great beer! I live in North Vancouver, B.C. Canada, so by default that makes me a Canucks fan. I’m not going pro any time soon, but I’m constantly working on improving my game. So if you have any Hockey Tips you’d like to pass along,

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