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Montreal Canadiens players have recently been extolling the virtues of skate-boot guards and their ability to stop pucks “I took a shot off the foot in the Washington game [Nov. 20] and it hurt pretty bad,” Travis Moen said in a recent interview. “That's when I decided to try them.” “Them” refers to the moulded plastic skate guards he and a half-dozen other members of the Canadiens have taken

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Have you ever noticed how great hockey players always seem to be around the puck? Whether it’s anticipating an opponent’s errant pass, or positioning themselves perfectly while receiving a pass, the best players always manage to position themselves perfectly and be an integral part of every play while they’re on the ice. This is because the top players realize that while their superior physical

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This is the first of a series of articles from Guest writer; Paul O'Donnell "Backchecking is Not a City in China" My hockey buddies and I had heard this statement uttered more than once by coaches back in the early 70s while playing our youth hockey on Boston’s South Shore. Over time, this mildly humorous, if not somewhat ridiculous saying evolved into an ongoing joke between us when someone

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In the past two NHL seasons, Andrei Markov, Cam Ward , Teemu Salanne, Robert Lang and Joe Corvo, and most recently Kevin Bieksa (again) have all sustained serious cuts from skate blades. In response, a Montreal company called Intelligent Apparel has designed 2 new protective sport socks: Tactics Armoured Skate Socks and Armoured Hockey Socks “Our goal was to develop a skate sock that would

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A lot of guys I play hockey complain about their sore back. I'm not sure if its the hockey that's doing it, or they're just getting old. It's important to know your body's limitations, and it's important to be aware of your body position at all times. Learn to recognize those situations where your back is most a risk: bending, lifting, reaching, twisting, etc. According to the experts at Club

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Slap Shot - Samsung Mobile Road Trip - NHL Crosby Road Hockey Game - Gatorade Curved Stick - Molson Bowling - Fox Sportsnet Big Goalie - Amstel One Big Happy Family - ESPN Willy's Favourites: Hockey Fans aren't like other fans - V Cast Proud Dad - V Cast Our Anniversary - Washington Capitals Fantasy Night - V Cast Ovechkin Candy Machine - NHL/NBC Lecavalier & Richards "

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The Box Drill is a great passing drill that reinforces the important skill of skating immediately after you pass the puck. It's call the box drill because it simulates the box formed be players in each corner of the offensive zone - as in a power play. Hockey players love to watch there own passes. There's nothing wrong with a quick look to see if your pass was complete, but you can easily

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Pre-Game Warm-Up Drill The easiest drill to warm up before a game is simply called 'corners'. Once your goalie was been warmed up with a few easy shots, (try to avoid the goalie's head during warm up if at all possible. He is on YOUR TEAM after all.) simply yell 'CORNERS' and bang you stick on the ice if no one seems to be paying attention. Players then divide in half and migrate to the two

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Manitoba based Parrott Ventures has just announced a new product to protect you feet called Spats.   Spats are a high density polyethylene shield that protects the top, and the inside of your foot. It won't protect your ankle, so you can't really call them ankle guards. They attach through your laces, then once you've tied up your skate, you flip over it top of your skate, and attach it

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2008-2009 Goals of the Year Top 10 Goals - 2009 NHL Conference Finals BEST HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2009 NHL PLAYOFFS MIX

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Hockey's Biggest Hits Best Hockey Hits NHL's Hardest Hockey Hits! Hockey Trivia: Shea Weber in the only NHL player to finish in the top 10 for defencemen in both HITS and POINTS in 2008-09.

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Toronto doctor proposes brain bank to study hockey concussions Canadian researchers are asking players to donate their brains after their deaths in order to gain a better understanding about head trauma. The neurosurgeon is leading a team of researchers at Toronto Western Hospital who are asking NHL and other competitive hockey players to donate their brains after their deaths for a new

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In order to play defense in hockey, you've got to be able to confidently skate backwards. Switching from forward skating to backwards and back again is crucial. Stance: Knees and ankles REALLY bent Skates shoulder-width apart Back straight and eyes looking forward Pretend you're sitting on a chair Keep your butt low to the ice Keep only your top hand on the stick Start each push from directly

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Reebok 10K Stick Review The Reebok 10K is available in 2 versions the standard edition and the Crosby 'Gold' edition which is the only version with the Crosby curve. A light, responsive, snappy stick available in both Grip and non-Grip. Sick-Kick technology with the tapered bottom shaft gives you a low kickpoint for an explosive shot. The matrix-weave construction gives you expert control

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Easton Synergy ST Review A light stick with a stiff blade and a solid feel The Synergy shaft uses a combination of carbon with a Kevlar wrap which acts to reduced the vibrations running through the stick, increases durability and liveliness. The tapered shaft creates a low kick-point for  a quick, responsive shot release. Available in Grip and Non-Grip matted finish. SHOX TECHNOLOGY Shox™

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Warrior Dolomite Spyne Hockey Stick Review The Dolomite Spyne is basically the Kronic with the Spyne technology added to the blade. Lightweight, durable, with a tapered bottom for a quick-release, accurate shot, Features: 440 grams New Direct Taper shaft design Spyne Blade technology HD High-Density blade Nipple Grip Coating 5-Skin impact protection Available in Grip and Non-Grip Direct

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Easton Stealth S19 Hockey Stick Review As you would expect from the top-of-the-line Easton, the S19 is a very light, lively, responsive stick with a strong blade that will hold it's liveliness throughout the life of the stick. Available with or without the grip coating. The Kevlar® wrapped compression molded shaft uses multiple layers of thin material creating a very light, very responsive

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Bauer Vapor X60 Hockey Stick Review Availible in Clear grip or Stick'um Coating What separates the top-of-the-line X60 from the rest of the Vapor line is the Lightweight TeXtreme® construction which makes the stick super-light, and super-strong. Like all Vapors sticks, the X60 comes with the Micro Feel shaft gives you a nice feel using double concave walls with rounded corners. The Stick'um

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When controlling the puck around mid-ice or at your own blue-line, the defensemen WITHOUT the puck can help the other D-man by providing a pass option. While most defensemen will remain open directly in-line with the puck-carrying defenseman across the ice, you can provide additional support by dropping back BEHIND the (imaginary) line of your defense partner. This is known as hinging.   

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  A couple freaks from the 'Green Man crew' harass the Predators' Dave Scacthard in the penalty box at a Canucks Game. He feels shame.   The infamous 'Leaf Blower" Face Painters Jerry: "Well, that's what you get for getting mixed up with a face painter." Elaine: "I mean, what compels a seemingly normal human being to do something like that?"

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With the Senators Mike Fisher’s recent engagement to Carrie Underwood I wondered what other Hockey stars had hot or famous girlfriends. I doubt if they'll hep your game any, but check 'em out anyway, it can't hurt! Hillary Duff. Oiler's Mike Comrei's girlfriend "I like to sit in the audience, you know I don't sit up in a box or anything, and people started to know that I'm sitting

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Why Shoot Low? It's far tougher for a goalie to absorb the puck, or catch it with his glove on a low shot, than it is with a high one, so theres' a better chance of rebounds. As most goals are scored from scrambles in front of the net, more rebounds means more goals. If your shooting through traffic, like from the point, you have a greater chance of having the puck deflected on net with a low

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According to Victor's website, he was a member of the Russian skating community during the years they dominated Olympic and world hockey competitions and pioneered many of the skating and training techniques that are used today in Hockey skating. Some pretty incredible moves. Look how low he is.

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Looking for a list of Hockey School, Camp, or Academy ? Check out these listings: Surrey, Langley, Delta Hockey Schools Vancouver Hockey Schools Okanagan Hockey Schools BC Hockey Schools Alberta Hockey Schools Atlantic Canada Hockey Schools The Hockey News Hockey School Directory USA Hockey Magazine Hockey Camps Canada Hockey Info Hockey Development Open Directory Hockey School List

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The Ready Position Stand in the crease with your knees bent. This will be the stance you will stay in for the majority of the game. Keeping the knees bent aids in faster reactions to shots on goal. Keep both hands held out in front of you at equal height. The catching glove should remain open (until there is a catch), and the blocker should be held out in front of the knees. Keep your stick on

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