tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53181146740186198902009-11-10T14:51:38.121-08:00<strong>Learn to Play Better Ice Hockey. One Tip at a Time.</strong>Richard Neumannoreply@blogger.comBlogger46125HockeyPlayerTipshttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318114674018619890.post-19846609634772992922009-10-02T12:04:00.000-07:002009-10-02T12:24:51.906-07:002009-10-02T12:24:51.906-07:00

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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2010 Adult Hockey Tournament ListingsCanlan Classic Hockey TournamentsOntario - New Year's Ultimate - Dec 31 - 01, 2010Ontario - Winter Whiteout - Feb 12 - 14, 2010Ontario - Playoff Primer - Mar 19 - 21, 2010Ontario - Co-ed Classic - Mar 27 - 28, 2010Ontario - Oldtimers Hockey Classic - Mar 27 - 28, 2010CARHA Hockey TournamentsLumberJack ClassicDelta, BCNovember 13-15, 2010Pacific Cup Tournament

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Hockey Defense PositioningGreat video on hockey defense positioning.Defense Positioning TipsStick to your zoneChallenge 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 hashmarks.Centers: Don't chase the puckMore Hockey Tips on: Defense and Positioning.

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Not since the Bobby Orr has there been a defenseman that dominated an era like Redwings 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 GMNick plays such a smart game. It's all about positioning, the ability to move the puck. He rarely puts himself in a position

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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. 8-9-10

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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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You've probably heard the phrase, 'Keep Your Head Up' a hundred times, but it's so important, 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 glance at the puck, but that's all you need

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2009 Adult Hockey Tournament ListingsCanlan Classic Hockey TournamentsOntario - Winter Whiteout - Feb 13 - 15, 2009Ontario - Playoff Primer - Mar 20 - 22, 2009Ontario - Hockey Hold'Em - Mar 28 - 29, 2009Ontario - Oldtimers Classic - Mar 28 - 29, 2009New Jersey - Atlantic City Adult Blast - Apr 03 - 05, 2009Ontario - Kitchener/Cambridge Spring Classic - Apr 17 - 19, 2009Ontario - Spring Slam - May

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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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“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 girl who can't walk, and then I don't think I'm

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Hockey QuotesAlexander Ovechkin:"My weapon isn’t my shot. It’s me."Pierre Page:"A player must be able to skate, have hockey sense, be able to shoot - not necessarily able to score - and have drive."Sean Burke:“It's too easy when you're not winning to look for excuses and point at others for reasons. You can say 'Oh well, it's this guys fault or they don't do this well' or you can say 'I've got to

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Don Cherry seems to have a thing about ankle guards. If an NHL player wears them, Cherry will be the first to notice. 'The Don' seems to think they’re a good thing, and is surprised more players don’t wear them.(Don Cherry is hockey commentator for CBC Sports in Canada)This from the guy who’s famous quote on Visors:“Most of the guys that wear them are Europeans and French Guys.” caused an uproar

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This video covers stick handling basics, but also includes a key tip for breakaways:Bring the puck back in close to your body to gain control before you shoot. If the puck is too far out in front of you, it will pick up speed, and bounce off the blade of your stick.The video also includes footage Adam Oates and Pat LaFontaine, Andrachuk, and Messier deking out their opponents, again keeping the

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When your team is entering the offensive zone on a Two on One, it's up to the player without the puck to get open, and be available for a pass.Your first instinct should be to go hard to the net, so you can receive a pass close to the goalie for a great scoring opportunity.But if your winger is flying down the boards ahead of you with the puck , another option is to slow down so that you're not

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There are tons of different breakout patterns and variations your team can use to quickly and safely move the puck out of your own end. Unfortunately our team doesn't practice, so we tend to keep things pretty simple on the ice. Typically we just use the standard breakout.Every player should be aware of the standard breakout regardless of the position you play. Defense, Centre and Wing all play a

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In Fall 2008 I asked our readers the Hockey Poll question:Which area of your game would you like to improve the most.Here are the Hockey Poll results:You can’t go wrong by becoming a faster skater.Improve your skating, and you’ll improve your game.Here's what MSN Encarta has to say about skating:Skating is ice hockey’s most important skill. Good skaters are able to accelerate, maintain balance

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Hockey 101So You Wanna Learn has a great Hockey 101 called The Basics of Hockey. This Hockey 101 article goes over all the basics including the lines on the rink, the players on the ice, the equipment you'll need, and the rules.Here is some crucial info form the article you'll need for Hockey 101.Hockey 101: The RinkThe most important lines are the red line (which runs across the center of the

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The Backhand is a tough shot to master. Most players rarely practice their backhand, so why should YOU?Generally speaking, you should try to shoot on your forehand side whenever possible, but sometimes you have no choice but to shoot backhand.4 Reasons to Work on Your BackhandYou’re on a breakaway, the goalie is way out of the crease, so you decide to deke. If you’re not confident in your

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Here’s a shootout tip from Sportsnet color commentator, John Garret mentioned during the Canucks game Monday night against Colorado.Deke or shoot?Whenever you’re on a breakaway, if the goalie is way out of his crease, you have a better chance at dekeing, rather than shooting. The Goalie has cut off the angles, and there’s not much open net to shoot at.If the goalie is deep back in the net, there

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The Backhand shot feels unnatural and awkward. The first time you try it, it almost seems impossible to get any power behind it.All the same elements that go into a good wrist shot go into a strong backhand shot.Backhand Shot BasicsPull the puck back to (or past) your rear leg.“Load Up” by leaning on your rear leg.Start with the puck on the heel of your stick, and roll it down the blade as you

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Ryan O'Byrne Own Goal against IslandersMan do I feel sorry for O'Byrne. We all make mistakes on ice, but few are this costly or this obvious. The icing on the cake is when the Islanders win the game in a Shootout.Check out some more Famous Own Goals.

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One of the keys to a powerful, accurate wrist shot is to keep the blade of your stick in a straight path towards the target during the entire shot. The angle of your stick blade should also remain as flat to the target as possible.It's a lot harder to control the direction of your shot when the puck is traveling in an arc-shaped path around your body. Changing the angle of your stick blade

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This Hockey Blog if full of Hockey Skills on everything from Skating Skills to Shooting Skills. Check 'em out:Hockey skillsShooting SkillsAlex Kovalev on ShootingShooting Skills: Wrist ShotPassing SkillsPassing with Wayne GretzkyAlways Be Ready for a PassCall Your Teammate's Name When You Want the PuckDon't Watch Your PassHow to Make a Saucer PassSkating SkillsUpper Body ControlSpeed

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Possession of the of puck switches teams over 100 time per game. Regardless of the position you play, you are constantly switching between offense and defense, both mentally and physically.You may be defensively covering your check one minute, and a tip of the puck, or a crazy bounce later, your team suddenly has the puck. Your brain instantly switches to offensive mode. Now your job is to get

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A lot of ice hockey players are oblivious as to what their upper body is doing while they're skating fast. I've seen all kinds of different skating styles with various stick and arm positions. My favorite is the arms swinging side to side with each stride causing the stick blade to fly up towards my head. Annoying, and dangerous.So what are you supposed to do?Here's a few skating tips on upper

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