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By Henrike Elvira. Hockey Gear and Equipment. Published at Saturday, April 14th, 2018 - 13:38:45 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 Adrienne Christiane. Hockey Gear and Equipment. Published at Saturday, April 14th, 2018 - 13:38:26 PM.

In some ways a breakaway might be easier than a penalty shot because you don′t have time to think about it. On a penalty shot you have more time to think and you know everybody′s watching you. A breakaway is just part of the game. Just go with the flow.

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

When I′m on a breakaway I always look at where the goalie is. Is he out of the crease or back in the net? Both the shooter and the goalie are trying to do the same thing: make the other make the first move. When you′re the shooter you′re at

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

Players must learn to protect themselves especially along the boards. When going into the corner use some fakes with your body stick or skates to avoid being a stationary target. Keep your skates parallel to the boards rather than pointing toward the boards. As soon as you pick up the

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

MENTAL PREPARATION The game of goaltending is 80 percent mental. Prepare your mind before you hit the ice. Take five to 10 minutes and find a quiet spot where you can be alone to focus. Visualizing plays and seeing yourself make the right play will help you immensely. It may

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

In some ways a breakaway might be easier than a penalty shot because you don′t have time to think about it. On a penalty shot you have more time to think and you know everybody′s watching you. A breakaway is just part of the game. Just go with the flow.

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 - 13:38:07 PM.

It's not that we will or should agree with every decision the DOPS makes. Even its members have told me they don't want or expect that. It's just that we'll wring our hands over suspensions far less if we understand a few important rules and misconceptions. The next time you

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

A lot of times a forward will deke himself out. He′ll have the goalie beat but he already has his mind made up that he′s going to do something else. He′ll actually fumble it before he can shoot it. Remember make the goalie make the save. Don′t make it easy

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

Checking is one of the most demanding skills in hockey and also one of the most overlooked by players coaches and fans. It is probably the least glamorous of all skills but one of the most important when it comes to defensive team play. Checking is a skill designed to