Hockey Warm Up Drills: Corners

Pre-Game Hockey Warm-Up Drill
The easiest drill to warm up before a game is the half-ice St.Louis simply known as 'corners'.

Once your goalie was been warmed up with a few easy shots, (try to avoid the goalie's head during warm up if at all possible. He is on YOUR TEAM after all.) simply yell 'CORNERS' and bang you stick on the ice if no one seems to be paying attention.

Players then divide in

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Best Hockey Goals of 2009

2008-2009 Goals of the Year



Top 10 Goals - 2009 NHL Conference Finals




BEST HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2009 NHL PLAYOFFS MIX

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Hockey Big Hits

Hockey's Biggest Hits



Best Hockey Hits



NHL's Hardest Hockey Hits!



Hockey Trivia:
Shea Weber in the only NHL player to finish in the top 10 for defencemen in both HITS and POINTS in 2008-09.

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Old Hockey Players Wanted

Toronto doctor proposes brain bank to study hockey concussions

Canadian researchers are asking players to donate their brains after their deaths in order to gain a better understanding about head trauma.

The neurosurgeon is leading a team of researchers at Toronto Western Hospital who are asking NHL and other competitive hockey players to donate their brains after their deaths for a new

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Reebok Crosby 10K Hockey Stick Review

Reebok 10K Stick Review

The Reebok 10K is available in 2 versions the standard edition and the Crosby 'Gold' edition which is the only version with the Crosby curve.

A light, responsive, snappy stick available in both Grip and non-Grip.

Sick-Kick technology with the tapered bottom shaft gives you a low kickpoint for an explosive shot.

The matrix-weave construction gives you expert control

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Easton Synergy ST Review

Easton Synergy ST Review

A light stick with a stiff blade and a solid feel The Synergy shaft uses a combination of carbon with a Kevlar wrap which acts to reduced the vibrations running through the stick, increases durability and liveliness. The tapered shaft creates a low kick-point for  a quick, responsive shot release.

Available in Grip and Non-Grip matted finish.

SHOX TECHNOLOGY
Shox™

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Warrior Dolomite Spyne Hockey Stick Review

Warrior Dolomite Spyne Hockey Stick Review

The Dolomite Spyne is basically the Kronic with the Spyne technology added to the blade. Lightweight, durable, with a tapered bottom for a quick-release, accurate shot,

Features:
440 grams
New Direct Taper shaft design
Spyne Blade technology
HD High-Density blade
Nipple Grip Coating
5-Skin impact protection

Available in Grip and Non-Grip

Direct

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Easton S19 Hockey Stick Review

Easton Stealth S19 Hockey Stick Review



As you would expect from the top-of-the-line Easton, the S19 is a very light, lively, responsive stick with a strong blade that will hold it's liveliness throughout the life of the stick.

Available with or without the grip coating.

The Kevlar® wrapped compression molded shaft uses multiple layers of thin material creating a very light, very responsive

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Defensive Positioning: Hinging

When controlling the puck around mid-ice or near your own blue-line, the defenseman WITHOUT the puck can help the other D-man by providing a pass option.

While most defensemen will remain open directly in-line with the puck-carrying defenseman across the ice, you can provide additional defensive zone support by dropping back BEHIND the (imaginary) line of your defense partner.

This is known as

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Crazy Hockey Fans

 

A couple freaks from the 'Green Man crew' harass the Predators' Dave Scacthard in the penalty box at a Canucks Game. He feels shame.








 

The infamous 'Leaf Blower"

Face Painters

Jerry: "Well, that's what you get for getting mixed up with a face painter."

Elaine: "I mean, what compels a seemingly normal human being to do something
like that?"

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Famous, Hot Hockey Wives, Babes, and Girlfriends

Hottest Hockey Wives and Girlfriends
With the Senators Mike Fisher’s 2009 engagement to Carrie Underwood I wondered what other Hockey stars had hot or famous girlfriends.

I doubt if they'll hep your game any, but check 'em out anyway, it can't hurt!














Hilary Duff. Oiler's Mike Comrei's Fiancé as of Feb 2010.

"I like to sit in the audience, you know I don't sit up in a box or

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Shooting Tip: Shoot Low

Why Shoot Low?
It's far tougher for a goalie to absorb the puck, or catch it with his glove on a low shot, than it is with a high one, so theres' a better chance of rebounds. As most goals are scored from scrambles in front of the net, more rebounds means more goals.

If your shooting through traffic, like from the point, you have a greater chance of having the puck deflected on net with a low

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Incredible Skating Demo Video

According to Victor's website, he was a member of the Russian skating community during the years they dominated Olympic and world hockey competitions and pioneered many of the skating and training techniques that are used today in Hockey skating.

Some pretty incredible moves. Look how low he is.

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Hockey School Listings: Vancouver, Alberta, Okanagan

Looking for a list of Hockey School, Camp, or Academy ?

Check out these listings:


Surrey, Langley, Delta Hockey Schools

Vancouver Hockey Schools

Okanagan Hockey Schools

BC Hockey Schools

Alberta Hockey Schools

Atlantic Canada Hockey Schools


The Hockey News Hockey School Directory

USA Hockey Magazine Hockey Camps

Canada Hockey Info Hockey Development

Open Directory Hockey School List

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Goaltending and Goalie Tips

The Ready Position

Stand in the crease with your knees bent. This will be the stance you will stay in for the majority of the game. Keeping the knees bent aids in faster reactions to shots on goal.

Keep both hands held out in front of you at equal height. The catching glove should remain open (until there is a catch), and the blocker should be held out in front of the knees.

Keep your stick on

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Las Vegas Hockey Tournaments 2010

2010 Vegas Hockey Tournament ListingsLatest Update: Dec 10,2010Canlan Classic Hockey TournamentsNevada - Las Vegas Hockey Classic II - 2010 - Oct 22 - 24, 2010Nevada - Oldtimer's Hockey Classic - 2010 - Oct 22 - 24, 2010Nevada - Hockey for Heroes / Armed Services Classic - 2010 - Nov 11 - 14, 2010Nevada - Las Vegas Coed Classic - Nov 12 - 14, 2010Nevada - Las Vegas Hockey Classic III - 2010 - Nov

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Tiger Woods Scandal: Sex, Drugs and Hockey

The Billionaire Golfer, likes sex and drugs, but not hockey. Tiger Woods image is taking a huge hit and so is his wallet, apparently, as his team tries to squash rumors of extra marital affairs and drug use. Apparently the Billionaire Golfer liked to take the prescription medication, Ambien before his romps with Rachel Uchitel.

Will Canadians, forgive Tiger his transgressions? Maybe not, Mr.

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Skating - Tight Turns

Hockey Skating Tip: Tight TurnsMaking a quick turn while controlling the puck is an essential skill needed to get away from a check, and move to open ice.Here's a few tips:Knees aggressively bent Upper body straightHead up Use your hips initiate the turnAs you begin to turn, shift your body weight into the forward (inside) leg Keep your shoulders parallel to the ice.(The natural tendency is to

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Adult Hockey Tournaments 2011

Adult Hockey Tournaments 2011 Canlan Classic Adult Hockey Tournaments
New Year's Ultimate
From December 31, 2010 To January 02, 2011
Oshawa, ON Canada

Winter Whiteout
From February 11, 2011 To February 13, 2011
Oshawa, ON Canada

Niagara Falls Getaway
From September 09, 2011 To September 11, 2011
Niagara Falls, ON Canada

Toronto Fall Classic
From September 16, 2011 To September 18, 2011

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Defense Positioning

Hockey Defense Positioning
Great video on hockey defense positioning.



Defense Positioning TipsStick to your zone
Challenge the puck carrier when the puck is in your zone, otherwise cover the open man.
Wingers: Cover the point. Don't come in past the hash-marks.
Centers: Don't chase the puck

Check out excellent DVD's on defense at Championship Productions - where the coaches shop.

More Hockey

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How to Play Defense like Nick Lidstrom

Not since the Bobby Orr has there been a defenseman that dominated an era like Redwing's captain, Nicklas Lidstrom.



So what makes Lidstrom the greatest Defenseman of our generation?

Here’s what a few Hockey professionals and Bloggers have to say:

Ken Holland - Red wings GM
Nick plays such a smart game. It's all about positioning, the ability to move the puck. He rarely puts himself in a

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Hockey Tournaments: Las Vegas 2009

Las Vegas Men's and Women's Hockey Tournaments 2009Canlan Classic Hockey TournamentsNevada - Oldtimer's Hockey Classic - 2009 - Oct 23 - 25, 2009Nevada - Armed Services Hockey Classic - 2009 - Nov 12 - 15, 2009Nevada - Las Vegas Hockey Classic II - 2009 - Nov 13 - 15, 2009Nevada - Las Vegas Hockey Classic III - 2009 - Nov 20 - 22, 2009Global Sports VacationsLady Luck CupLas Vegas, N.V.Feb.

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How to Buy Hockey Skates

Your skates are your most important, most expensive piece of hockey equipment you will own. To get the most out of your time on the ice, take the time find the best skates for your feet, and and your skating ability.SizesThe first thing you learn about Hockey Skates is that the sizes are not the same as your shoe size. Hockey skates will often fit 1, or even 2 sizes less than your shoe size. It's

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Beginners Hockey Tip: Keep Your Head Up

Beginners Hockey TipsYou've probably heard the phrase, 'Keep Your Head Up' a hundred times, but it's so important for beginners. It never gets old.

It's so easy to focus on the puck to make sure it's on your stick. But doing so means you miss out on what else is happening on the ice:
What Teammates are open?
Who's coming at you?
What is the goalie giving you?

When stick handling, it's O.k. to

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Adult Hockey Tournaments

2009 Adult Hockey Tournament Listings
Be sure to check out the updated 2010 Adult Hockey Tournament Listings

Canlan Classic Hockey Tournaments

Ontario - Winter Whiteout - Feb 13 - 15, 2009

Ontario - Playoff Primer - Mar 20 - 22, 2009
Ontario - Hockey Hold'Em - Mar 28 - 29, 2009
Ontario - Oldtimers Classic - Mar 28 - 29, 2009

New Jersey - Atlantic City Adult Blast - Apr 03 - 05, 2009
Ontario -

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Defense Tips: Playing the Point

When you’re playing defense, and the puck is in the offensive zone, your job is to keep the puck in the zone. Here's a few defense tips on playing the point.

When the other team rings the puck along the boards towards the blueline, your first priority is stop the puck, then try to get a shot on goal. If the puck gets by you and crosses the blueline, your entire team has to clear the zone to

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Famous Hockey Quotes

Famous Hockey Quotes

Famous Booby Orr Quotes“I always tell Bobby he was up in the air so so long that I had had time to shower and change before he hit the ice.”
Glen Hall – on Letting in this famous Goal by Bobby Orr.

"I've been gifted. The world is full of people who not only haven't been gifted, but have had something taken away from them. All I have to do is see one of them, some little

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