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I have been playing amateur hockey for 45 years... from Youth hockey up to Jr. "B", and now still play in adult leagues. I have coached youth hockey for 10+ years and have been an "active student" of all aspects of learning, playing and coaching hockey for past 8 years. I offer not only some X`s & O`s about hockey but also some experience in practical, philosophical, spiritual and motivational aspects of playing and learning the game. My son is now 23 - and playing in College. He went through all the hurdles to get to Juniors and play there for 3 years. I am happy to share our experience during that journey.

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Now in my 45th year involved with this awesome ever evolving sport! I am USA Hockey Certified as Intermediate Level Coach. I have a BA degree in Psychology with minor in business (Brock University), as well as a LLB (law degree) from Ottawa University. I have owned and run my family business for 20+ years now. I have co-parented 3 great kids!

What do you like about this subject?

Hockey is a great game! Really the only sport that brings players together for usually no less than 6 months ... giving everyone ample opportunity to get to know each other and build great friendships.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I am working on writing a book that will answer all types of questions that will enhance the enjoyment of playing this exciting sport.

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2009-11-05 ccm skates:

Hi Corey... It should be the same as any other skate... I hear that they may take a couple bakings to get it right. Bake. Skate a few times. Bake again! here is a blog/discussion link that might

2009-11-04 recreational skates?:

Hi Van! My first impression on those skates is that they are made for "just skating around" - like at public skating or on ponds for leisure purposes only... I don't see them being able to hold up

2009-10-28 hockey stop. plz help!:

Hi David... Do you play roller hockey? This turning stop style could come from that!! Regardless... here are some tips. Start from beginning even if you know the snowplow stop already... each

2009-10-22 shots:

Hello tracey... I would have to say YES! It's one thing to build confidence by shooting from up close - but we still need to build on accuracy and power. Accuracy being the MORE important one! So

2009-10-15 An observation:

Hey Bud!! LOL! I just turned 50 this year also!! It doesn't get easier eh? Just staying active any way you can is a huge start. It's tempting to become a couch potato watching our favorite sports

 

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