Chemistry With Your Linemates!
Original story posted here. No matter the sport, having chemistry with your teammates is vitally important. In hockey, it’s particularly effective if you have solid chemistry with your linemates. Some lines from hockey’s past were so effective they were given nicknames, for instance Detroit’s Production Line (Ted Lindsey, Gordie Howe and Sid Abel) or the […]
Qualities of a Team Captain
Original story posted here. When team captains perform their duties well, it can make a big difference for their team. People rally around those who inspire them to dream more, do more, and become more which is why natural leaders are such an asset. With that being said, although leadership ability comes more naturally to some than […]
Team of the Month – Kanata Rangers!
Congratulations to iPlayHockey’s Team of the Month for October 2019 – Kanata Rangers Midget C! This team of girlsparticipated in the RBC Run for Kids in Ottawa and raised over $1,500 for the cause and will be participating in the Kanata Food Bank “Unload the Bus” event where they unload buses filled with food bank items, […]
The Role of Parents in Player Development
Original story posted here. We all want our kids to be happy, healthy and successful. But how do we know we are doing the best for our children? Kids who have fun playing a sport are more likely to stay active and healthy for their entire lifetime. They also have a better chance of […]
Pros and Cons of Parent Coaches
Parents play a vital role in minor hockey. Parents are what makes it all possible, and are the ones who invest their time into ensuring that minor hockey is a possibility for their kids. You can find parents filling these roles that make for a functioning league because they are often unpaid positions and the […]
How to Conduct Tryouts
We recently posted about how to prepare for hockey tryouts if you’re one of the players trying out, but what about if you’re one of the organizers? Check out these tips below to help you conduct tryouts in your league or for your team! Original story posted here. The typical local youth sports organization, such […]
Team of the Month – Cornwall Typhoons!
Congratulations to iPlayHockey’s Team of the Month for September 2019 – Cornwall Typhoons Midget B! Cornwall Typhoons Midget are 10 skaters and 2 goalies. A dynamic bunch of girls that enjoy the sport. They set high goals for the season but they put in the hard work to achieve these goals. Cornwall may be a community […]
How to Prepare for Tryouts!
Original story posted here. Tryouts can be a stressful time for coaches, parents and players. With everyone starting the new season off on a clean slate, the intensity of the battles for a spot on the roster only grows. For players, it is time to begin moving on from whatever happened last season and refocusing […]
Advice for First Time Hockey Parents
Signing your child up in minor sports, and hockey in particular, at a young age can be exciting, and is often one of the many things parents look forward to once they have kids. Not only can minor sports be beneficial for personal growth, through new friendships, fun experiences and skill development, but the time spent […]
Lifelong Friends From in Hockey
Original story posted here. It’s been two years since Colton Kammerer last tied up his skates in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association but he still holds a strong connection with his minor hockey experience. Growing up in Brooklin and playing for the Whitby Wildcats, the 17-year-old now mans the blueline for the Sarnia Sting. As […]
Team of the Month – Glengarry Highlanders!
Congratulations to iPlayHockey’s Team of the Month for August 2019 – the Glengarry Highlanders! This team of girls were the true definition of “teamwork”. A few of the girls were new to hockey, but that didn’t stop them! They placed 2nd during seasonal games, 2nd in the playoffs, and 2nd in the finals, and are proud of […]
The Missing Trophy Case
A sad story about Orest Zaozirny’s work to build and manage a trophy and memorabilia case in an Edmonton arena, only to have it removed suddenly with no information as to why. This is hardly the Canadian way. We hope Orest gets the answers he deserves and also finds the items that can’t be replaced. […]