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By Cecilia Erica. Hockey Gear and Equipment. Published at Saturday, April 14th, 2018 - 13:38:01 PM.

BOUNCE-BACK MENTALITY The best goalies know they′re going to have bad goals and more bad games. In an 82-game season it′s impossible not to. They can shrug it off and not let it get to them. Positive self-talk and a positive attitude are the keys to this. Goalies get scored

By Regina Dania. Hockey Gear and Equipment. Published at Saturday, April 14th, 2018 - 13:38:15 PM.

A flip or saucer pass is the most effective pass when you have a man between you and your intended target. A good saucer pass floats eight to 10 inches off the ice and lands flat close to the blade of a teammate′s stick. Practice is the key. You don′t

By Cecilia Erica. Hockey Gear and Equipment. Published at Saturday, April 14th, 2018 - 13:38:39 PM.

Few topics polarize hockey's pundit populus and fan base like supplemental discipline and for good reason. Plays that spark calls for suspension are dangerous and often result in major injuries. We should talk about them.

By Henrike Elvira. Hockey Gear and Equipment. Published at Saturday, April 14th, 2018 - 13:38:45 PM.

You can practice your backhander just like you would the wrist shot. Line up near the boards with some pucks. Pick out spots on the boards (one low and one high) and practice hitting the target. Remember to concentrate on your weight transfer and follow through. It′s also good to

By Avdotya Klara. Hockey Gear and Equipment. Published at Saturday, April 14th, 2018 - 13:37:53 PM.

Leg Pads. The following is a four-step guide to determine the size of a goaltender′s pads : Step 1 – Goaltender's skate size Step 2 – Measure from the floor to the middle of the kneecap Step 3 – Measure from the middle of the kneecap to desired height on

By Adrienne Christiane. Hockey Gear and Equipment. Published at Saturday, April 14th, 2018 - 13:37:47 PM.

Some people say that when you′re coming in on a breakaway or penalty shot you should have a strategy of what you want to do before you get to the goalie. I think you have to take what the goalie gives you. If he comes out to cut down the

By Avdotya Klara. Hockey Gear and Equipment. Published at Saturday, April 14th, 2018 - 13:38:32 PM.

When it comes to receiving a pass you want to turn the blade slightly toward the ice to form a pocket. Keep the angle of the blade so it takes the puck squarely. Don′t hold the stick too tightly when you are receiving a hard pass or the puck will

By Adrienne Christiane. Hockey Gear and Equipment. Published at Saturday, April 14th, 2018 - 13:38:26 PM.

Don't forget the parents. Most coaches kick off the season with a parents' meeting to lay down a few ground rules discuss philosophies and map out a course for the season. That's all well and good when the season is young and everyone is refreshed and ready to go. Keep

By Regina Dania. Hockey Gear and Equipment. Published at Saturday, April 14th, 2018 - 13:38:51 PM.

This shot uses the same technique as a wrist shot only done on the backhand. Start with the puck on the heel of the blade and as you transfer your weight forward from your back foot to the front roll your wrists over and release the puck while pointing at

By Henrike Elvira. Hockey Gear and Equipment. Published at Saturday, April 14th, 2018 - 13:38:07 PM.

Never slap at the puck. You want it to roll off the blade from the heel toward the toe in a sweeping motion as you transfer your weight from your back foot to front foot. As the puck leaves your stick make sure to follow through and point the toe