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For those of you who have not read about the incident (and have been fortunate enough not to see the video of the accident), this past Saturday, Adam Johnson, a forward for the EIHL Nottingham Panthers, was clipped in the neck by a skate during play. The play itself was a “freak accident” during a […]
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By Andrew Trimble Let’s look at some numbers-A PRACTICE BY THE NUMBERSThe following facts and figures relate to a 60-minute practice session: A HOCKEY GAME BY THE NUMBERS :The following statistics were recorded during a 60-minute Peewee level hockey game: After each season I get feedback from parents and players about how they spent their
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WHAT IS IT? The CCM RIBCOR Trigger 7 is a high-performance hockey stick designed for players who want a quick release and a powerful shot. It features a low kick point, which means that the stick flexes at the bottom of the shaft, making it easier to load and release the puck. The Trigger 7
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So far this year, next to a full-time job, coaching a youth hockey team, recording podcasts, and trying to write articles, I sometimes don’t have enough time to scroll Twitter (I refuse to call it X). When I do, I typically make sure I check out a few different sources or accounts to make sure
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Trimble’s Drill of the Week 3 Puck Game To reward a team for a successful weekend or to mix things up, I like to do different unique games. Here is a video for the 3 Puck Game.
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This article was originally written back on 1/21/2022 by TDC and his Substack newsletter: I recently was out of town on a tournament with the youth team I coach. During some downtime between our 3rd and 4th game, I was chatting with a friend of mine who no longer is involved with hockey. He asked
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5 Myths of Practice Planning By Andrew Trimble Entering now my 14th year of being a Head Coach, I’ve come to find what works and what doesn’t work on the ice during practice. A lot of your success in practice depends on not only the level you are coaching, but also the day of the
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WHAT IS IT? The CCM JetSpeed FT4 hockey gloves are a high-end glove designed for competitive players who want the best possible protection and performance. They are made with lightweight, durable materials and feature a number of innovative technologies, including the D3O Smart Foam and Pro Clarino Palm. WHAT SETS IT APART? The CCM JetSpeed
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Hockey participation at the youth level has been growing in recent years. According to USA Hockey, there were over 580,000 registered youth hockey players in the 2022-23 season, up from around 500,000 players in 2010. This growth is being driven by a number of factors, including: Despite the growth in youth hockey participation, there are
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