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Taking Liberties With… Vinnie Hinostroza
July 15th, 2019VINNIE HINOSTROZA Position: Forward, Arizona Coyotes Hometown: Chicago, Ill. Acquired: Traded from the Chicago Blackhawks on July 12, 2018 with forward Marian Hossa, defenseman Jordan Oesterle and a third-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft to the Coyotes for defenseman Andrew Campbell, forward Marcus Kruger, forward Jordan Maletta, forward MacKenzie Entwistle and a fifth-round pick…
AHU Coach’s Corner: No need to play with a short bench in youth hockey
July 12th, 2019This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1, which ran in the March 2019 issue of Arizona Rubber Magazine, can be read HERE. A good youth hockey coach can manage the players and not have to play with a short bench so that all of the skaters participate in the game. READ OUR…
Shop Talk: New products arriving all summer at Behind The Mask
July 11th, 2019Look for great new products at Behind The Mask Hockey Shops. The end of the season brings some great deals on last year’s products in our stores, often overshadowing the release of the latest and greatest new skates, sticks and protective equipment. Keep an eye out for these exciting new products coming soon to Behind…
Mission Statement: Talent wins games, but chemistry can take teams further
July 10th, 2019I want to talk a little about my recent experience at the USA Hockey National Championships where our 18U AA team made it to a hallowed place, the national championship game. It is a place only three other teams have been in Arizona’s entire hockey history. The journey was very special but fueled by something…
HockeyShot Tip of the Month: The Crosby Skating Move
May 17th, 2019In this article, Coach Jeremy is going to teach us “The Crosby Move,” AKA The Mohawk Drill. We call it The Crosby Move because if anyone has seen him play, Sid the Kid always has a low center of gravity and uses his legs (not upper body) to stay well-grounded where the defender cannot push…
Shop Talk: Behind The Mask VIP service now available in Scottsdale
May 15th, 2019With all the advancements in technology, it has become easier to get fit like a pro at the retail level. There is no more worry about what stick you should be using, or if the $1000 pair of skates you want will fit properly down the line. But with an increasing number of custom products…
Taking Liberties With… Alex Goligoski
May 14th, 2019ALEX GOLIGOSKI Position: Defenseman, Arizona Coyotes Hometown: Grand Rapids, Minn. NHL Draft: Selected by Pittsburgh Penguins in second round (61st overall) of 2004 NHL Draft Acquired: Rights traded to Coyotes from Dallas Stars on June 16, 2016, for a fifth-round pick in 2016 NHL Draft; signed five-year contract with Coyotes on June 21, 2016 Last…
HockeyShot Tip of the Month: Own the Moment – On the Ice
April 17th, 2019Play in the moment There are three potential places your mind could be when you are on the ice – the past, the present or the future. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Of these three places, there is only one place where you can absolutely control performance – the present. This is exactly where noted psychology…
Shop Talk: Check out what we have planned for BTM Goalie Day events
April 15th, 2019The biggest weekend of the year for goalies is coming up quick. This year marks the 11th year of Behind The Mask’s Goalie Day – a great event that takes place on May 10 with a free on-ice demo at AZ Ice Arcadia in Phoenix, followed up on May 11 with the huge Goalie Day…
AHU Coach’s Corner: Why do youth hockey coaches go with a short bench?
April 12th, 2019When I coached Bantam teams, our opponents regularly shortened their bench early in the game. We beat a better team in the regional playoffs one year because our opponent only played two of their three lines. We changed our three lines every 30 seconds in the third period and wore them out. When we went…