Junior Hockey

March 10, 2020—my daughter was born. Three days later, on March 13, the world shut down. Along with it, our season came to an abrupt and...

Brandon Hagel’s journey to the NHL and Team Canada is one of perseverance, resilience, and a relentless work ethic. For players, parents,...

The OHF/OHL U16 Program of Excellence was a development experience designed to educate and inform players and parents. The goals of the...

The OHF/OHL U15 Program of Excellence is a development experience designed to educate and inform players and parents. The goals of the...

As a hockey coach, your core values define who you are, what you stand for, and how you lead your team. They influence every decision you make—from how you structure practices to how you handle adversity. More importantly, they set the tone for your players and staff, shaping the team’s culture and long-term success.

Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all lines. Drill Execution: Initial Pass & Neutral Zone Movement: 1....

Setup: Goalies in nets. Four lines of players positioned in the corners. Pucks placed in all four corners. Drill Description: On the...

Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all lines. Drill Description: X1 and O1 start skating backward at the...

Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all blue lines. Drill Description: Player O1 skates backwards towards...

Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all lines.. Drill Description: Player X1 starts with the puck at the...

Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all lines. Drill Execution: Both sides start at the same time. X1...

Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all lines. Opposite lines go at the same time and mirror each other (...

Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all blue lines. Drill Description: O1 steps out toward the middle and...

Setup: Four lines of players positioned at the blue lines. Pucks at all lines. Drill Description: On the whistle, O1 accelerates with...

One of the most debated topics in hockey circles is whether "parent cuts" are real. Players and parents often wonder if a player's skill and work ethic truly determine roster spots, or if parental influence can play a role in decision-making. The answer isn't black and white—while most coaches aim to make fair, talent-based decisions, politics and parental behavior can sometimes impact a player's opportunities.

1. NCAA Eligibility Change The NCAA Division I Council has ruled that Canadian Hockey League (CHL) players are now eligible for NCAA...

Technology is ingrained in our daily lives, and for young athletes, cell phones are an ever-present part of their world. Whether for social media, gaming, texting, or watching videos, cell phones provide constant stimulation and connection. But in the world of hockey, where focus, discipline, and teamwork are essential, cell phones can both affect and effect performance—depending on how they are used.

Coaching hockey is a never-ending learning process. No matter how many years you’ve been behind the bench, the game continues to evolve,...

For many young hockey players, the idea of “trusting the process” is difficult to grasp.

For many families, hockey is more than a sport—it’s a way of life. Rinks become second homes, tournaments turn into family vacations, and...