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Trimble’s Drill of the Week- Flank Game Great Small area game for U12 and older that focuses on Decision making, vision, puck skills, in a power play type scenario. by Andrew Trimble Andrew is the GM/ Co- Owner of the New England Wolves (www.ne-wolveshockey.com) and Scoring Concepts (www.scoringconcepts.com). To Purchase Andrew’s new book, The Hockey […]
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Now in it’s 10th season, the EHL Premier, or EHLP as it’s often called, has seen a tremendous amount of advancements and success stories. Since its inception in 2015-16, the EHLP has continually seen the quality of the league, its events and the number of teams rise with each given season. Moreover, it has seen
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Trimble’s Drill of the Week 2 Small Area Games for the U14 or Bantam Levels Neutral Zone Communication Game Each team lined up on each blueline. Coach with pucks. Games played 3v3. Players on the blueline need to pay attention as they are actively involved in the game. To score, players must pass to a
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Congratulations to the UNLV Running Rebels mens hockey team. On 12/28/2024 they defeated via shootout reigning NCAA D1 mens hockey champion the University of Denver 7-6. Here is the box score- Men’s Ice Hockey vs UNLV on 12/28/2024 – Box Score – University of Denver Athletics UNLV got off to a strong 1st period start
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Incorporate Longer Obstacles Course to get youth players comfortable handling the puck with their head up and for longer durations. Below is a video of a simple obstacle course in a recent U10 practice. This was a team practice setting (not a station based skill session) that warmed up the players and the goalies. By
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The New Hampshire Junior Monarchs were one of the most storied and respected Junior Hockey organizations in the US having won the EJHL championship more than any other organization. 7 times in fact… 2002, 2004, 2006-07, and three times in a row, 2010-2012. When they made the move over to the EHL they continued their
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Trimble’s Drill of the Week- 2 Small Area Games for U12 Levels and Older 2 Small Area Games for the U12 or Pee Wee Levels Power Play/ PK Game Players at U12 can start to understand special teams concepts to a great extent and this drill can be really effective in teaching spatial awareness, stick
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By U10 and Squirt most kids will be able to lift the puck. 6 inches or 6 Feet, the placement and accuracy will be all over the cage, but kids in this age bracket now have the strength to lift and bring the puck with some velocity. A common mistake with this newly found skill
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Trimble’s Drill of the Week- Defenseman 1 – Timer Drill Drill to be used in a small group, station or split ice. By Andrew Trimble To Purchase Andrews new book, “The Hockey Planner”, click here- The Hockey Planner: A Year by Year Plan to Assist You on Your Hockey Coaching Journey: From Learn to Play
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It is commonplace these days for players and families to search out help and advice from people outside of their circle of friends and coaches. Oftentimes that circle widens to include paid advisors or agents. Many in this game are honest and good people who genuinely want to help your player reach their goals and
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