Think Tank

By: Topher Scott Never having played the position, I’m not sure I’ll ever truly understand the relationship between two goalies on a team.  There are a lot of factors that could affect the relationship based on talent level, opportunity to play, and coaching philosophy on rotations…just to name a few.  But even when there’s competition...Read More

By: Topher Scott Best friends. Thousands of miles. Great stories. Incredible bonds. UNBELIEVABLE times. Poker tournaments ending with someone throwing their cards and screaming obscenities while the rest of the boys howl with laughter.  A victory song blaring after a big win.  Euchre games lasting late into the night.  Bonds that are formed forever. That...Read More

  By: Topher Scott As the youth hockey season comes to a close, I am reminded almost every day that this is the most chaotic time of year for hockey parents.  It’s that crazy stretch where stress, anxiety, and the fear of unpredictability casts a dark shadow onto our sport at the youth levels. So...Read More

By: Topher Scott Habits are everything when it comes to individual and team development.  Below are five essential hockey habits that will produce success on the ice, both for individual players and for teams. These are qualities that should be stressed during daily practice, and we have broken them down into Team (Offensive), Team (Defensive),...Read More

By: Topher Scott Last Saturday was senior night at Cornell, and I have to say that I got a little emotional as I watched each player take their celebratory lap around the ice after a big win against a really good Union team.  It brought back so many great memories of my time coaching at...Read More

Special Contributor – RJ Weise RJ Weise of puckpossessed.com is back for another edition of his incredible statistical breakdowns…with a twist.  This edition focuses on Shot Quality vs. Shot Quality and what they mean for the teams in the NHL this season. Below are the great breakdowns, and if you’d like more information from RJ’s...Read More