Posts by Michael Orlotti
Simple Core Exercises for Minor Hockey Players – With Exercise Videos
The problem with Minor Hockey Players is they tend to focus on doing Sit-Ups, Crunches, and other poorly designed exercises. These exercises put a lot of unnecessary compression on the spine and do not teach good positions to transfer to the ice. Before engaging in types of strength and conditioning programs, please seek and consult…
Read MoreMinor Hockey Parents Overestimating Their Child’s Abilities
I’m sure most of us have heard parents when they’re at the rinks for tryouts, practices, games, or training, and you can hear their voices full of frustration, “What’s he/she doing? He/She’s capable of handling him/herself better.” Sound familiar? Does to me, too. Every parent is biased when it comes to their child’s hockey abilities…
Read MoreG.T. Vipers – Canlan 2021 King Of The Rink Tournament Consolation Winners
Canlan Classic Tournament (CCT) is a professionally owned and operated division of Canlan Sports. Established in 2000, CCT has executed hundreds of competitive, fun, and enjoyable hockey tournaments and hosted thousands of players of all ages and skill levels. We have tournaments for everyone. We organize hockey tournaments for Boys, Girls, High Schools, Men, Women,…
Read MoreFeatured Product – Hockey-Dot
WITH OUR EXCITING NEWS OF COLLABORATING WITH HOCKEY-DOT BEING ONE OF OUR “FEATURE PRODUCT” HOCKEYNEEDS WILL LIKE TO PROVIDE A LOOK AT THEIR AMAZING INNOVATIVE HOCKEY TRAINING PRODUCTS THAT IS HELPING MINOR AND PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY PLAYERS – GET THOSE MAGIC HANDS! Underpass-X Training Cones are designed to help develop the hand skills of hockey players. Use a spare stick…
Read MoreFeatured Product – Sniper’s Edge Hockey
WITH OUR EXCITING NEWS OF COLLABORATING WITH SNIPER’S EDGE HOCKEY BEING ONE OF OUR “FEATURE PRODUCT” HOCKEYNEEDS WILL LIKE TO PROVIDE AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THEIR AMAZING INNOVATIVE HOCKEY TRAINING PRODUCTS, WHICH ARE BEING USED AROUND THE WORLD BY MINOR AND PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY PLAYERS – TO HELP GET THAT EXTRA EDGE! Sniper’s Edge Hockey, the World’s Premier…
Read MoreFeatured Product – Bladetech Hockey
With our exciting news of collaborating with Bladetech Hockey being one of our “Feature Product” HockeyNeeds will like to provide an in-depth look at their amazing innovative hockey blades, which are being used around the world by professional hockey players – To help give that extra speed boost. In 2013, Jeff Azzolin, a University…
Read MoreHow To Buy Hockey Skates
Hockey Skates are arguably one of the most important pieces of equipment for any hockey player. The right size, style, and fit of your skate will allow you to improve your speed, accuracy, and shots and mastering the art of skating. To help you start your journey toward becoming an excellent skater and highly-skilled hockey player,…
Read MoreSimple Drills To Improve Your Skating Stride – With Videos
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid (image above) is the league’s best player and there are so many factors that make him a top NHL talent. What sets him apart from everyone else is his speed and wide stride that helps him to easily fly past his opponents. Playing hockey in the 80’s and 90’s I…
Read MoreSkate Sharpening Guide For New Hockey Parents and Players
The Image above is at Toronto Pro Shop. Finding a great Pro Shop with a professional skate sharpener is like finding a great car mechanic that knows your vehicle inside out. Build that same relationship, so they can help you find that edge! Thanks to Dennis & Co. At Toronto Pro located in Vaughan. Let…
Read MoreHockey Parents… I Wish I Knew!
In youth hockey, it’s about laying a foundation for growth both as a player and a person. Yes, there are those parents that will get upset because they think their child is the best and deserves special treatment. Every post-game or intermission talk by the coach will involve some sort of lesson for the players…
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