The Inside Post

Most players want the big prize, but are unwilling to put the time in to obtain it.  It takes years of grinding it out at practices, as well as off-ice stick handling and shooting, hockey camps and clinics. Earning the right to have an opportunity for a big moment requires patience and persistence. This week we revisit a classic fishing story told by Coach Lance with the perfect parallel to hockey training.

When players think of hockey shooting drills, most would think of ripping forehand wrist shots, snap shots or slap shots. Very few think to practice backhand shots on a regular...

Puck control is an extremely important yet often overlooked skill for rising young stars to develop. That said, one’s ability to master this skill is a major differentiator for whether players can continue to move on to play at higher levels. But what does it really mean to have great puck control?

Now that your winter hockey season is in the record books, it’s time to start mapping out your off-season training schedule. So where do you start?

There’s no better feeling for a hockey player than when you split the defense and head off to the races on a breakaway.  Players on the bench stand up, and...

In this week’s installment of The Inside Post, we revisit an essential topic about using mental toughness to overcome on-ice mistakes and focusing on the next play, written by our...

Follow these five simple yet effective progressions to simulate game-like situations and get more out of your at-home shooting practice.  

Besides scoring a goal, making the perfect saucer pass might be one of the best feelings in Hockey. A high skill play that when executed properly, can set your team up for a great opportunity to score. Here are a few things to know about this elite play and how to best utilize it.

Hockey season is approaching quickly and that means tryouts are too! For most people, tryouts come with the anxiety of wondering if you'll make the best team, if your friends will be on the same team, or if you'll like your new coach. Here are 5 tips to help you put your best foot forward when you step onto the ice for tryouts!

There are few moments in sports as thrilling as a hockey shootout. The skater and the goalie in a one-on-one battle, the range of open ice allowing for infinite creativity,...

Whether you’re a mite or an NHLer, the slapshot is one of the most important tools to have in your arsenal. Not only is it the best way to pack...

For hockey players, hip health is one of the key components to a successful career. The motion of skating, from a physical aspect, is not a natural movement. The knee...