It’s a nerve-wracking time for players and parents as we gather at the rink again in hopes of catching the coaches’ attention. It can be a stressful time but it doesn’t have to be. First of all, no matter what, the sun will come up tomorrow and life will go on. Making that team is

It sounds counterintuitive to today’s mindset but if you want to become a better hockey player this summer then stay away from the rink. PARDON ME? When did youth hockey become a 12-month sport? It seems right after the winter season ends, it’s the beginning of spring hockey, summer tournaments and summer leagues. It’s too

There comes a time when every athlete is either forced to quit or chooses to leave their sport. It just seems the latter is happening at younger ages than when I played. The statistics back this up too; that more and more young athletes are walking away from their sport, never to play it again.

High-achievers know that the joy is in the journey. Your destination is a moving target and once you get to one level, there’s always more to explore. So, along the path be sure to reward yourself on achieving each new level. REWARD YOURSELF! The final step is a lesson I learned from a friend a