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Image Steve Poapst: From The Chicago Blackhawks To Head Coach of the Chicago Steel
Q&A with former NHL Chicago Blackhawks defenseman and present Head Coach of the USHL Chicago Steel about the USHL league, player development and his playing experience.
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360 Power Training
Image The Ultimate Forward Stride The forward stride is not only the most commonly used stride on the ice. It is an essential skill for high performance hockey.
Off the Ice
Image Squatting And Variations
By incorporating the proper lower body exercises in an off-ice training routine, you will see a dramatic increase in speed, power and strength on the ice.

 
Behind the Bench
Image Body Checking For Youth Contact is considered by many to be a fundamental part of hockey, but in the past few a controversy seems to be brewing as the number of injuries relating to body contact has significantly increased.
Player Development
Image The Laws Of Speed

No matter what technique you subscribe to, these are two principles of speed that never change: Balance is the foundation and Knee bend is the fuel.

 

 
On the Ice
Image Good Skater Or GREAT Skater? Coaches often complain about players who skate hard but always seem to be a step behind. They appear to be good skaters but never seem to get ahead of the play.
In the Crease
Image Drink Up! And Stay Healthy
Goaltenders are susceptible to excessive water loss more than any other position in the game of hockey; which can possibly lead to dehydration, and heat stroke.
 
Center Ice
Image An Interview with Al Iafrate
A massive defenseman who could skate like the wind and possessed an incredibly powerful shot, Al Iafrate had raw skill few could match.
 
Ask the Coach
Ask the Coach - Volume 8, Issue 2 Coach Chic will try to keep up with the numerous questions coming from readers. He will try to answer each one - in the order in which they arrive and as space allows.

 

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