SHOOTINGDRILLS
5 Shooting Drills to Build a Faster Release
Most players practice what they're already good at. Here are five drills that specifically target release speed and hand positioning — the two variables that matter most when a lane opens for half a second.
JEFF FRIESEN
April 15, 2026
SKATINGEDGE WORK
Why Crossovers Feel Wrong (And How to Fix Them)
The crossover is the most misunderstood skating skill. Most youth players learn it wrong and carry the bad habit for years. Zealin Cronk breaks down the three common crossover faults and the exact drill progression that fixes each one.
ZEALIN CRONK
April 8, 2026
OFF-ICEIN-SEASON
Off-Ice Training for In-Season Players: What Actually Works
The gym during hockey season isn't about building strength — it's about maintaining it. Zoe Silva outlines the in-season framework she uses with Ice Forge athletes: what to lift, when to lift it, and what to cut entirely when you're playing 3 games a week.
ZOE SILVA
March 29, 2026