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What are the first things a Junior or college scout will look for in a player?

A.Can the player play?

B.Is the player a good student in the classroom?  

C.What kind of person is the player on and off the ice? 

D.Does the player have a good attitude on and off the ice?  

E.Does the player stand out in situations on the ice?

F.How does the player use their skills in all situations?

G.How do they handle pressure in every day life and in…

Here is my Personal Profile

Name - Bobby Squires

Birthdate - Jan/02/92

Height - 6'3"

Weight - 192lbs

Shoots - Left

Position - Centre/Left Wing

Player Stat's to…

Hi Mike,

My name is Nate Leslie.  My father, Bob Leslie, coached you in Cologne in 1998.  My brother Boe and I were playing in the Swiss B league at the time, and met you briefly a few times throughout the season.  I came across your site today as I am in the same business, and like to stay connected with the online hockey community.  Bob, Boe and I have started the Leslie Coaching Academy. I think this all has so much potential, and room to grow.   The hockey world is so…

Hi,

I am Farkas the coach from Romania . Please send me the book Hockeycoaching ABC . I have the book but in the German language , and I not understand.

Thank you

Last weekend, March 5 & 6th, was playoff weekend for the Jr Checker Squirts in Raleigh , NC. The 2nd place Jr Checkers started the weekend against the 1st place undefeated Columbia Cyclones. It was an exciting, energy packed game which went down to the wire. Frank The Tank played brilliantly in net stopping an opening face off break away and showing brilliant form throughout the game. 

The Jr Checkers broke a 2-2 tie with about 4 minutes left in the game to lead 3-2.  Right off…

I came across a great quote today that made me think about who we select to be our heroes and which celebrities we choose to glorify. Here is the quote:

“Celebrity-worship and hero-worship should not be confused. Yet we confuse them every day, and by doing so we come dangerously close to depriving ourselves of all real model”. Daniel J. Boorstin (1)    

Just because someone is a celebrity doesn’t mean that he is a hero or a role model. Parents should be vigilant on who their…

COACHES: Strive For Consistent, Brief And Easily Understandable Messaging...