29
Mar
Video: Quest Hockey Stick Skills program – Be More Effective with the Puck
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The Quest Hockey Stick Skills program starts in less than two weeks. This unique program, unlike any other offered in the area, focuses entirely on shooting, passing and stickhandling/puck control. Check out this video of Jari Byrski, one of the best skill instructors in the world, working with the Ottawa Senators at their 2011
19
Mar
Extra Practice Pivotal to Skill Development
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Unlike most youth sports, ice hockey players are significantly disadvantaged in terms of their opportunity to practice and develop their skills. While baseball, soccer, basketball, and football teams easily schedule and organize daily, multi-hour practices on fields or in gymnasiums, ice hockey teams rarely have access to ice to practice more than twice a week.
22
Feb
Concussions in Hockey: Awareness and Education are Critical
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According to the Mayo Clinic, a concussion is a traumatic brain injury that alters the way your brain functions. Effects are usually temporary, but can include problems with headache, concentration, memory, judgment, balance and coordination. Although concussions usually are caused by a blow to the head, they can also occur when the head and