05Sep 2011 by Jeremy Weiss 12 Comments
Forecheck: 1-2-2 “Foosball” Forecheck

Forecheck: 1-2-2 “Foosball” Forecheck

Offensive Zone, Team Systems
Use the 1-2-2 "Foosball" Forecheck to trap your opponent in his zone The 1-2-2 "Foosball" Forecheck is a great forecheck to add to your hockey systems repertoire. When executed correctly, it is effective at all levels of play, from youth all the way up through Junior and College level hockey. The key to making this forechecking system work is to have everybody know, understand, and execute their roles properly. When this happens, the 1-2-2 "Foosball" Forecheck works similarly to a neutral zone trap - except that it happens in the offensive zone! CLICK HERE to check out our "FAQ" on the 1-2-2 "Foosball" Forecheck (expanded discussion). Enjoy!
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11Mar 2010 by Jeremy Weiss 1 Comment

Effective Off Ice Hockey Training

Off-ice Training, Speed, Strength
Interview with Tyler from NHL Digest:NHL Digest March 11, 2010 8:06 PM by Tyler Effective Off Ice Hockey Training Off ice hockey training has been an area of extreme interest to me ever since I played college hockey. You see, I was the kid that had some talent, (not much) but enough, to play on the top teams growing up. But, I was a tall, but underweight and weak defenseman. As you know, those don’t go together! It wasn’t until I reached college and my hockey coach put the a large emphasis on off ice training that I really started to develop. To make a long story short, I often wonder what might have been if I had started an off ice hockey training program in my early teens? Since…
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23Nov 2008 by Jeremy Weiss 13 Comments

How to Buy Hockey Skates

Hockey Equipment
I am often asked questions about hockey equipment––like, what brand names are best? what size to get? how much to spend? I have found that there is no “one single answer” to these questions that is correct for everyone. Taste in hockey gear is a very personal thing… and varies from one player to the next. All I can do is tell people what I like, and hopefully that helps to give a good starting point. So––today I'm going to tell you how I purchase my skates… feel free to comment on anything you agree or disagree with! There are many different types of skates out there… some cheap, some expensive; some stiff and difficult to break in, others soft and easy to break in, some wide, some narrow… you…
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