Category Archives: Columns
Editor’s Column: The Auston Matthews NHL Draft watch has started
September 22nd, 2015Former Arizona Bobcats AAA forward Auston Matthews, a player that many believe will be the No. 1 pick in next June’s NHL Entry Draft, had a decision to make after playing the 2014-15 season with the U.S. National Team Development Program’s (NTDP) Under-18 Team. Would be commit to a powerhouse NCAA school or go play…
THE WHYTE STUFF: Cheering works, but must be done in a positive way
September 22nd, 2015Besides winning, the greatest part about playing a sport is hearing the fans cheer you on and although I am not a fanatical, paint-my-face, scream-at-the-top-of-my-lungs, pom pom-waving, cheerleading fan, I do appreciate those that completely support their team and pour their heart and soul into the players they root for. With that being said, it…
MISSION STATEMENT: Today’s children must learn failure to learn success
September 22nd, 2015I always said I should do a case study of how kids are changing as I have been working with the same age groups for 20 years now. Here is what I have noticed over this time period. Instant Gratification On a recent morning, my daughter was looking up phrases in Swahili just because she…
AHU COACHES’ CORNER: Small-area games are an important tool for all ages
September 22nd, 2015Hockey is played on a large sheet of ice – one of the only sports where the playing field is the same size for youth and professional players. However, the game of hockey is actually played in small areas of the ice. College and NHL teams participate in station-based practice drills because they deliver more…
SHOP TALK: Getting skates to fit perfectly takes time, patience
September 22nd, 2015“My skates are too tight.” Yes, the one thing every hockey parent cringes when they hear. Right away, you start envisioning the money literally disappearing from your bank account, but before that time comes, there are a couple things to consider. First off, are the skates really too tight? What went on during that last…
From the Editor: Plenty being done to grow game
November 1st, 2014By Matt Mackinder “Growing the game.” From rinks to associations, statewide leadership to the local NHL club, so many these days, it would seem, are putting an emphasis on that ideal, especially at the younger levels. The AZ Lady Coyotes are one group in particular who is who is putting that credo to work. In…