The Importance of a Pre-Game Routine

A pre-game routine is a critical form of preparation for practices, workouts, games, and a successful season! Pre-game routines (dynamic warmus) get your body and your mind right for as consistent and successful of a performance as possible. Your athlete’s pre-game routine should be focused around a few simple guiding points: Pre Performance Nutrition We…

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The Recipe for SUCCESS

There are a lot of roads to ultimately find success in what we do. However, after a career of ups and downs, successes and failures I feel confident that the recipe for success hinges on a few of these main factors: Attitude Our attitude determines our altitude in life! The power of a positive mindset…

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A Fresh Start!

  A new season! A fresh start, a clean slate! You only get one shot at this! Make the most of it! Start the year off the right way: • Set Goals! Some short term, easily attainable, others, big picture and months away from achieving. • Set the Tone! What better time than TODAY! Each…

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Quotes to live by!

As everyone prepares for an awesome off-season ahead we wanted to leave you with a few of the most impactful quotes we’ve learned first hand along our journey in the sport.   “Success will always come from the details and the willingness to do them.” ~Brent Thompson, New York Islanders Asst. Coach   “You’re either…

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Refuse to be outworked!

OHP Pro Tip // Refuse to be outworked! A very common question we field is “what does it take to make it?” That answer is simple; REFUSE TO BE OUTWORKED! From a Mite playing cross-ice games on Sundays to any superstar we idolize in the National Hockey League; we always admire and identify those athlete’s…

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Reflecting on the Journey – What its all About!

Very much open to interpretation here, however, after nearly 30 years of being involved in the sport in every capacity; I’m a firm believer that reflection on these areas has brought some of the greatest joys!   Living in the moment Ride the highs and never let the lows bring you down! Celebrate the positive, filter…

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Top Non-Hockey Sports That IMPROVE Your Hockey Skills!

It should come as no surprise that participation in other activities helps to provide well-rounded athleticism, a mental break from their primary sport, as well as a social communication dimension when working with new teammates.   Few, if any sports will hurt your hockey skills; however here are a few sports we think have some…

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ATTN: Goalies!

  Did you know every OHP program offers personalized goaltending instruction?! Rest assured you’ll get the technical coaching and support in any OHP program you we’re to select. If you we’re thinking something more goalie ONLY-specific, be sure to check out our weeklong Goalie Camp the week of August 7-11, or our 1 Day Goalie Clinics…

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The Off-Season

An incredibly under-rated part of the year! Your approach to the off-season is key for your athlete’s development. Long-term strides of improvement and achieving your goals are ultimately made during the off-season! Here are a few key points of emphasis to work through as you move into your off-season: Establish a break No different than intermissions…

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What’s The Right Program For My Child?

As you’re navigating through the tryout process naturally you probably start to ask yourself; “What’s the right program for my child?” The perfect program or team is unique to each and every player. Try using some of these points as you work to find your perfect program/team. Coaching Is this coach honest? Does he/she make…

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