Williams mourns passing of longtime coach William McCormick
William E. McCormick, who was head coach of the Williams (Mass.) College men’s hockey team for 35 seasons, passed away last month in Spring Hill, Fla., at the age of 88. McCormick came to Williams in 1953 to work as the freshman coach and became the program’s head coach the next season. During his … [Read more...]
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Online curriculums expand, evolve
When it comes to youth hockey, life can get hectic at times. Look no further than a six-day stretch this past November for Ben Mirageas (Newburyport, Mass.) while playing for the USHL’s Chicago Steel: a game Friday at the Madison Capitols, another Saturday at the Green Bay Gamblers and one Wednesday … [Read more...]
New England prep schools offer bright horizons
For the region’s prep school hockey teams, the competition begins long before the first game of the season is played. Attracting prospective student-athletes can be a battle on several fronts. From a hockey standpoint, many higher-end players are lured toward junior hockey, which they believe might … [Read more...]
Find a faster first three steps
Hockey players from all different backgrounds and skill levels enter the weight room each summer with several different goals and aspirations for next season. A common target for many of these players is to increase their ability to accelerate in the first three steps. Having the ability to … [Read more...]
