Red Deer AB – Today, more and more parents are enrolling their kids in hockey 10-12 months of the year, with the hope their children will become better players. But is it working? Brent Sutter says he feels that too much hockey, especially for young kids, will hinder them … Continue reading Read more »
Popke and Svejkovsky Featured in Skating and Skills Video
Vancouver B.C. – Vancouver’s top skating and skills instructors Derek Popke and Yogi Svejkovsky were recently featured in a promo video for Vancouver Hockey School. Popke and Svejkovsky own and operate the Vancouver Hockey School which has become the number one training choice for players of all ages and abilities. … Continue reading Read more »
Pro’s Start Early in 2011
Vancouver B.C. – May 31st, yes that’s correct May 31st, marked the first on-ice session for players from the American Hockey League and National Hockey League at Vancouver Hockey School. With the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks battling it out for the prestigious Stanley Cup, players such as Jeff May … Continue reading Read more »
Milan Lucic skates with Vancouver Hockey School
Page Contents NHL stars shine for good cause NHL stars shine for good cause Vancouver Hockey School defeated Tommyfit Ltd. 6-1 in a charity game that spotlighted National Hockey Leaguers as well as elite pros . The score took a back seat to the real winners of the night: the … Continue reading Read more »
Blackhawks Give Back to Vancouver Spring Hockey Club
Blackhawks Give Back to Vancouver Spring Hockey Club They might be in a bitter Staney Cup Playoff battle with the Vancouver Canucks, but Blackhawks players Duncan Kieth, Brent Seabrook, Kris Versteeg, and Troy Brouwer took the time to donate a autographed jersey to the Steveston Spring Hockey Club. The jersey was … Continue reading Read more »
Players Aim for Second Gear with Pro Skating Coach
By Don Fennell Sports Editor The line between playing in the National Hockey League and a career in the minors can be infinitely fine. Ajay Baines and Brad Leeb know just how narrow the margin really is. Baines, 27, is captain of the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey … Continue reading Read more »
Hockey’s no holiday for Beach
By Don Fennell Sports Editor Rich Harden has given a few tips to his cousin about life in pro sports. And Kyle Beach, a projected ten pick in the 2008 National Hockey League Entry Draft, has appreciated each word of advice from the Oakland Athletics’ pitcher. But be assured … Continue reading Read more »
Hamill hopes to be skating with Bruins this season
By Don Fennell Sports Editor The toughest critic of Zach Hamill, the Boston Bruins’ first-round pick (8th overall) in the National Hockey League Entry Draft last week, is, well, Zach Hamill. Few hockey players work harder, which is why the Bruins are so excited about the potential of the eighth … Continue reading Read more »