This may sound strange but there are certain opportunities during a game where shooting to score is not the best option. As an alternative, shooting for a rebound or pass off the pads (P.O.P.) is much more effective. I'll tell you why...
Why Shooting to Score is NOT Always the Best Option
By Tyler Hinds, there's something beautiful about a well-executed P.O.P. (@THinds3)
Before I get going, I'd like to start b… http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/shooting-score-not-always-best-option/
Having played in every top league in the World and having been coached by over 30 professional coaches along the way, taking personal experiences and conversations with some bright minds in hockey, I've decided to write down some good tips for coaches (an…
10 ProTips from Hockey's Most Traveled Player
By Jeff Ulmer; father, husband, & hockey player (@JeffUlmer44)
Having played in every top league in the World and having been… http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/10-protips-hockeys-most-traveled-player/
With a win tomorrow night, the Columbus Blue Jackets will tie an NHL record held by the 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins for 17 straight wins. Here's why they've been so successful.
CBJ are Chasing History
Tyler Hinds, fire the cannon! (@THinds3)
With a tomorrow night over the Washington Capitals, the Columbus Blue Jackets will tie an NHL record set by th… http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/cbj-are-chasing-history/
The ProSmart crew wants to wish everyone a happy holiday season by offering the hard working minor hockey players, parents, coaches, managers, volunteers, & board members the opportunity to win a brand new set of CCM pond hockey gear & 1 of 5 signed NHL j…
Win New CCM Gear & Signed NHL Jerseys
By Tyler Hinds, do you play on the ODR or frozen pond? (@THinds3)
The ProSmart crew wants to wish everyone a happy holiday season by offe… http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/win-new-pond-hockey-gear/
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ProSmart's Pond Hockey Contest
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It is difficult to control a hockey game if your team has less puck possession than your opponent. Puck possession begins with the drop of the puck at a face-off (intermission, whistle, or goal) and if there's one time you don't want to lose a face-off cl…
How NOT to Lose a D-Zone Draw
By Tyler Hinds, a clean FO win for the OT gee dub (@THinds3)
It is difficult to control a hockey game if your team has less puck possession than … http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/how-not-lose-d-zone-face/
Kris Letang is one of the most valuable defensemen in the league and he was almost sidelined because the bench door wasn't secured properly. For player safety this should never happen at any level of hockey, especially not the NHL.
Always Secure the Door!
By Tyler Hinds, will somebody please think of the children! (@THinds3)
Monday night, we almost witnessed the reigning Stanley Cup Champion's stud defen… http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/always-secure-door/
With the 2nd overall pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, the Winnipeg Jets would like to select Patrik Laine from Tappara of the Finnish Elite League. This 18 year old phenom is currently leading the NHL in goals, here's why...
Laine's Goal Scoring Ability
By Tyler Hinds, become a multi-dimensional goal scorer (@Thinds3)
With the 2nd overall pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, the Winnipeg Jets are pro… http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/laines-goal-scoring-ability/
Tyler Hinds - Robby Fabbri was sprung on a breakaway the other night against the New York Rangers. Here are the 3 things Henrik Lundqvist did to deny Fabbri.
How did Lundqvist do that?
By Tyler Hinds, real glovely King Henrik (@THinds3)
Robby Fabbri, a sophomore in the NHL, had a terrific rookie season and nearly reached the 20 go… http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/lundqvist-flashes-leather-prosmart-hockey/
Tyler Hinds - Not surprising that we're seeing goals like this from the young talent on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Here's how Matthews, Kadri, & Nylander setup this beautiful power play goal.
TML's Young 1-3-1 Power Play
By Tyler Hinds, one PPG a day keeps the trade rumours away (@THinds3)
With only half a dozen NHL games under his belt, it is quite remarkable what… http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/tmls-young-1-3-1-power-play/
Tyler Hinds - Darnell Nurse steps out of the box and joins Connor McDavid on a 2-on-1 rush. Let's breakdown how they executed the play to perfection with some fundamental core skill videos.
McDavid-Nurse Connection
By Tyler Hinds, strong believer in the 200 ft PK clear (@THinds3)
Yesterday's NHL Heritage Classic game at Investors Group Field in Winnipeg, MB saw t… http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/mcdavid-nurse-connection/
Jeff Finley - I see the game differently now. Playing in the NHL taught me how to think the game. Assistant coaching in the WHL taught me how to teach the game. Now in the third stage of my career in hockey, NHL scouting has taught me how to observe the g…
3 ProTips from an NHL Scout
By Jeff Finley, Chief Amateur Scout of the Detroit Red Wings
I see the game differently now.
Playing in the NHL taught me how to think the g… http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/3-protips-nhl-scout/
Luke Schenn - Reflecting back on my hockey career, I am really thankful I had you as my Mom. From the moment I stepped onto our backyard rink at age 3, you helped me to discover and build my own passion for this great game.
- Dear Mom,
By Luke Schenn, LA Kings defenseman
Reflecting back on my hockey career, I am really thankful I had you as my Mom.
Thanks Mom for letting me play. From the mo… http://www.prosmarthockey.com/blog/dear-coach/dear-mom/
