Introduction to Body Contact: Fundamentals and Confidence Once players reach the Squirt level, the focus becomes the introduction to body contact and contact competition. Kids at the squirt level start gaining the ability to understand additional aspects of safety....
WHY ‘OKAY’ ISN’T GOOD ENOUGH OR “THE REALITY IS THAT AVERAGE IS BELOW AVERAGE.”
One of the aspects of playing college hockey that young players ignore is the importance of having more than just “okay” grades. Getting to play hockey in college is about making yourself marketable to the 60+ college D1 teams out there. Lots of good players are out...
Face Offs
FACE-OFFS Face-offs serve as a pivotal game element, holding the potential to influence the outcome by a goal or even two. Securing victory in face-offs not only sustains but propels momentum, playing a fundamental role in shaping a triumphant team's confidence. In...
Ice Barn Goalie Blog Vol.1
Goalies, We have spent a lot of time working on the physical component of goaltending now let’s take a walk down the mental road. Being a goalie is hard, it is a position that requires a lot of mental skills: preparation, the ability to “reboot”, and mental toughness....
Why is Hockey Skill Development Is So Important
It is no secret that hockey is a physical and demanding sport. The combination of speed, power and agility required on the ice can be challenging to develop and maintain. This is why it is so important for hockey players to focus on their skills development. By...
Breakfast Club will return in August
Sign up for Breakfast Club for consistent weekly training in preparation for the upcoming tryouts. Repetition and consistency are an important component to success. Keep chasing the dream folks. See you at the barn.
Summer Camps coming soon
Register for our Pre-Tryout if you are planning to tryout for the AA teams. Our spots are filling up & you do not want to miss this valuable opportunity to fine-tune your skills before tryouts. We look forward to seeing you at the barn!