It's kind of an odd question, right? It's not often we think of our performance as something we've earned. The reality is, whatever level you're at, most of your competition is more or less as talented as you are. You might have an edge in some areas, and they might have an edge in others, … Continue reading How Well Do You Deserve to Perform?
The Winter Blues
Hey guys, It's that time of year again. The leaves are off of the trees and it won't be long before the only green we'll be seeing is the bits of pine trees still visible through the snow. From a health and fitness perspective, winter often brings some new issues to deal with. The bleak … Continue reading The Winter Blues
A Look Inside: 1 on 1 with a Junior Goalie
Hey Guys, I have a special treat for today. I've gotten permission from a very talented goalie that I have the pleasure of working with to share the video of one of our private sessions together on a mini rink. I use a GoPro on the glass to get the whole picture, and I also … Continue reading A Look Inside: 1 on 1 with a Junior Goalie
Grow Your Game
Hey Guys, I hope everyone is having an awesome summer so far. If you’re in school, summer vacation is just around the corner. Tryouts have wrapped up, and by now you should have a pretty good idea of where you’ll be playing next season. For most of this month, hockey can be the farthest thing … Continue reading Grow Your Game
Tryouts: Work Smarter
Hey Guys, It's starting to get a bit warmer outside, and for most minor hockey teams, the season is winding down. Hopefully you all created some great memories and had lots of fun this season. I know some of my goalies had greats seasons, and I'm very proud of all their hard work this year. … Continue reading Tryouts: Work Smarter
Update: The Last Few Months
Hey Guys, I didn't realize how long it had been since my last update! When I started this site, I made a commitment to myself that I would not post fluff content just for the sake of posting on a schedule. That being said, I should have given some more attention to this side of things. … Continue reading Update: The Last Few Months
Take Some Time Away
Hi Guys, It feels like summer is flying by. Our first round of summer camps at Powertech just wrapped up last week, and the second set is set to start next week. For me personally, I've been coaching almost nonstop since the beginning of last season. You know that feeling when the days start to … Continue reading Take Some Time Away
How They Got Here
Hey everyone, The NHL Playoffs are in full swing at this point! At the time I'm writing this post, the Eastern and Western Conference Finals have both been incredible series'.With this in mind, I wanted to take the opportunity to have a look at the four starting goaltenders left in these Playoffs, and have a look … Continue reading How They Got Here
What’s Next?
Hey guys, Spring is officially here! I don't know about you guys, but this is my favourite time of year. Minor hockey season is wrapping up, just in time to be home in the evenings to watch the NHL playoff push. It's starting to get warmer, which means fun outdoor things like baseball or golf … Continue reading What’s Next?
Shrinking Goalies…Again
Hey guys, Last week, former NHL goalie and current Sportsnet analyst Corey Hirsch did a segment on goalie equipment worn today, and outlined ways he thinks it should change in order to increase the number of goals scored in a game. The argument is that goalies wear more equipment than they need to, in order to … Continue reading Shrinking Goalies…Again
