hockey terms and what they mean

QuestionHi, Guy.I just went to my first hockey game and didt know alot of things they said.Like, icing, goal tending, slapshot, I cant think what else. Cou

Hockey PLUS/MINUS stat

QuestionAt what level, what age does plus/minus stat become a relevant stat or tool to use as a coach? AnswerHi Chris... This is always a fun stat to pla

career in USA

QuestionHello  Martial! My name is Stanislav. I am Russian. I play the second season the Junior В in USA.I am 19 years old.I have started to pla

moving up at 24

QuestionOk, so Im a goalie, 24, living in ottawa On. I got into the game late, (grade 10ish) with floor hockey and moved to ice from there. It is my great

Peewee player - hockey stick flex

QuestionMy son uses a one-piece CCM Vector VSE OPS orange stick.  It is labeled 20kp Junior Flex 50.    His coach was working with him one-

Defenseman stick

QuestionQUESTION: What type of stick is best for a 6 200 lb defenseman. My son plays AAA travel and is on the Varsity HS team and seams to go through at le

Skate sharpening

QuestionIve been skating with a 3/8 grind, but recently upgraded my skate.  The new skates also have a 3/8 grind, but they seem a lot edgier - almost

re: lie

QuestionHi Martial! i heard some guys on my team talking about lie of the stick . . . what exactly is that? AnswerThe Lie represents the angle of the bla

Open tryouts infos

QuestionHi, Martial my name is Samuel. Im from Quebec, Canada and im 20 years old (1988/26/12). Ive been playing hockey for over 15 years and im now playin

Knee Injury

QuestionHi, I played drop in Hockey in a place in Pennsylvania, and toward the end the ice got pretty choppy.  I did not notice anything until the nex

Phil Housley

QuestionI have been searching for information regarding the last NHL player to skate a full game, meaning: not leaving the ice for the duration of the game

Next Level

QuestionQUESTION: Hey Martial I have a question about getting to the next level. I am a 13 year old (turning 14 in march) goaltender playing in a small ci

CCM V10

QuestionI have been having the same problem with my CCMV10 skates.  I have severe discomfort inside my right ankle.  I had my skates baked when I

squirt player who gets hunted...

QuestionHi, my son is a squirt player. He is very small but fast, with good vision and good stickhandling. In a recent game we played a team that we beat b

Conditioning for the upcoming season

QuestionRight now its near the end of my season and for summer hockey Im looking to up my fitness/conditioning. Are there any tips that I can get from you

Youth goalie camp

QuestionIm interested in having my 8 year old attend a goalie camp/school this summer.  BTP (Between the Pipes) has a weekend program that would fit w

agents

QuestionQUESTION: hey my name is cory we have talked before, ive heard you mention that to get into ahl tryouts you need an agent.  How would i go abo

Jr.A/Jr.B Goaltending Conditioning and Training

QuestionQUESTION: Hi I have been invited to a Junior A training camp as well as a Junior B camp in Alberta, Canada. As a goaltender I realize that the spee

forward weight lifting program

Questionhi, I was Wondering if you knew of a good weight lifting program for forwards age 15-18. i am looking for a program that my high school team can d

Where to play??

QuestionMy son has been playing AAA for the past 2 years in a city near where we live.  Next season he will be playing Minor PeeWee.  This is our