A 2-on-2 is one of the most common plays in hockey, yet many orwards don’t know how to turn this even-man situation to their advantage. As a forward attacking the offensive zone, your goal is...
Tips from the Stars
With Scott Gomez and Brian Rafalski, New Jersey Devils
Sunday, January 3, 2010 - 11:03
With Chris Drury of the Buffalo Sabres
No matter the type of a forecheck your team employs, it’s important that everyone on the ice understands their roles and responsibilities when it comes to backchecking...
Sunday, December 6, 2009 - 12:47
With Brian Leetch of the Toronto Maple Leafs
Scoring chances are born out of the amount of time and space given to the team with the puck. Your job as a defender is to limit that time and space, forcing your opponent to give up the puck and...
Sunday, October 4, 2009 - 12:34
With Tony Amonte of the Calgary Flames
When I was younger I didn’t really do much off-ice training and conditioning. I didn’t do things like plyometrics and aerobics. Heck, I didn’t even know what plyometrics were. All I...
Saturday, September 5, 2009 - 15:28
With Erik Cole, Carolina Hurricanes
The Oswego, N.Y., native’s hard-nosed play and ability to make things happen earned him a spot on the 2006 U.S. Olympic Team...
Thursday, September 3, 2009 - 10:01
With Scott Gomez of the New York Rangers
After seven years with the New Jersey Devils, Scott Gomez jumped across the Hudson River to join the New York Rangers. The Anchorage native was a member of the 2006 U.S. Olympic Team and also played...
Sunday, August 2, 2009 - 10:35
With Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks
As the No. 1 pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, Patrick Kane has lived up to all the hype that surrounded him during his first year in the league. The NTDP alum is on track to become the eleventh...
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 - 11:46
With Katie King, three-time U.S. Olympian
When you’re away from the rink there are plenty of ways to keep working on your skills. Whether it’s in your basement, driveway, local tennis court or parking lot, the only thing...
Monday, June 8, 2009 - 14:35
With Scott Gomez of the New York Rangers
You can’t stand still and shoot a puck hard. You need to get your body moving forward to get momentum behind your shot. That means getting your legs into the act. It’s kind of like...
Friday, June 5, 2009 - 12:59
With Scott Gomez
One-touch passes are a great way to keep the opposition on their heels and you one step ahead of the play. Worked to perfection, a one-touch pass lets the puck to do the work as opposed to you...
Friday, May 29, 2009 - 10:39
