New Drill Videos Are Coming!
iPlayHockey is excited to announce that a BRAND NEW set of drills is on the way for the advanced category of our Drill Vault. We took it up a notch this time around, for teams looking to take things to the next level and get a leg up on competition. Stay tuned in the coming […]
How to Constructively Criticize
A very important part of being a hockey parent is learning the proper way to constructively criticize your child. It’s your job to commend them on their play and the things they did right after their practices and games, but it’s also sometimes your job to help them improve. It’s crucial to learn the proper […]
Team of the Month – Lac La Biche Clippers!
Congratulations to iPlayHockey’s Team of the Month for July 2019 – the Lac La Biche Clippers! This team had a late start to their season as they originally didn’t have coaches in place, so three weeks in some great people stepped up and volunteered as coaches. All of them got their certifications but had never coached hockey before. They […]
Traits of a Team of the Month!
With the end of July fast approaching, there are still six more opportunites to be one of iPlayHockey’s Teams of the Month in 2019! This could see you and your team being featured on the iPlayHockey website as well as Facebook and Twitter pages, and also winning a team set of hats and an iPlayHockey coaching board. You […]
Male and Female Coaches
Women are getting more and more involved in sports these days. Women are playing sports, they are managing sports teams and players, as well as coaching sports. With the rise in women’s hockey and the growth of the female game, you often see at least one female coach on the coaching staff of women’s hockey […]
Canada’s Game
Hockey is Canada’s game. It’s the sport that unites a country of 37 million people as one, bringing us all together through one shared passion. It’s Saturday nights gathered around the television with family and friends, taking in Don Cherry and Ron MacLean on Hockey Night in Canada as your favourite team goes to battle […]
Team of the Month – Sarnia Sting!
Congratulations to iPlayHockey’s Team of the Month for June 2019 – Sarnia Sting major novice! The team had lots of bonding over the season and playing on National Hockey League (NHL) ice was a huge highlight. They worked so hard all year long to get better each and every game and practice. They stuck by each other’s […]
Stress From Tryouts
Tryouts can be a hockey parent’s least favourite time of the year, but it doesn’t have to be. Tryouts mean a new season is on the horizon. For most it means a new team, new coaches, and new parents to work together to achieve a common goal – a successful and fun winter. Here are some […]
How to Create an Exciting Practice!
Keeping kids engaged on the ice can be difficult for a full hour. However, there are ways to make it fun for them. After all, hockey is all about having fun. We always need to ensure that kids are excited to come to the rink. Here are some ways to keep young hockey players focused […]
Team of the Month – Valley Elite!
Congratulations to iPlayHockey’s Team of the Month for May 2019 – the Valley Elite AAA 2011 team! In the month of May alone, this Novice AAA team went a staggering 16-0-2, winning gold at the Ottawa Senators AAA Spring Tournament, the Ottawa 67’s AAA Spring Tournament, and the Montreal Meltdown AAA Spring Tournament. They are a fantastic example […]
Competitive Hockey Lifestyle
When your child makes a competitive hockey team, so do you. Competitive hockey is a family affair. Your child may be the only one to lace up their skates and take the ice on game days, but they sure aren’t the only one to put their heart on the line in order to be the […]
Need Jerseys for Camp?
Have a camp or clinic coming up this spring or summer and need jerseys for your participants? iPlayHockey and Keener Jerseys have you covered. Keener has high-quality jerseys available for as low as $19 per jersey, as well as a sock special for 25% off a team set of socks! Additionally, if you’re part of […]