The Inside Post

The hockey one-timer is one of the most exciting and effective shots for goal-scorers, as the quick release and change of direction make this shot very difficult for a goalie to pick up. For this week’s article we break down those top factors to help your player effectively develop this shooting skill, whether on-ice or at-home, and regardless of his/her age and level.

For those committed to becoming elite hockey players, game day preparation isn't just the 4-5 minutes of on-ice warm-up time right before a game. These players are shooting pucks and refining stickhandling skills at home to build confidence and muscle memory, so they can simply read and react in a game situation.   

Years ago we stumbled across the following graph, published by Ontario Minor Hockey Association, with original stats compiled by Stats LLC over then-recent NHL seasons, entitled “The Science of Scoring”. ...

In this week's article, we discuss how playing with passion and persistence (i.e. grit) is the secret to outstanding achievement.

Learning from some of the best goalies over the last 30 years, Coach Lance breaks down four critical tactics for how you can keep the goalie guessing and score more goals.

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.