Expectations are too high for beginners in hockey. Beginners are simply not ready for team play and systems. What is missing is a transition phase from the first time a player puts on a pair of skates to that first hockey game. The Hockey Method is a methodology to fill in this missing link or gap in hockey development. It identifies skill levels that can be grading to track player proficiency. The Hockey Method consists of two parts; Book 1 - Beginner Skating and Book 2 - Beginner Puck Control. These two parts present 31 skill concepts that are so simple and easy to learn that you don't need to be a coach to teach them. What is really needed, for first timers, is one-on-one direction and instruction. Coaches or parents can do it but parents are a better choice to instruct beginners because they have the time and vested interest to dedicate the 1 on 1 instruction needed by beginners at this early age. The basic idea is to build confidence by learning to walk before you run, run before you glide, and to be able to turn the toes in and out before you are able to use edges.

Expectations are too high for beginners in hockey. Beginners are simply not ready for team play and systems. What is missing is a transition phase from the first time a player puts on a pair of skates to that first hockey game. The Hockey Method is a methodology to fill in this missing link or gap in hockey development. It identifies skill levels that can be grading to track player proficiency. The Hockey Method consists of two parts; Book 1 - Beginner Skating and Book 2 - Beginner Puck Control. These two parts present 31 skill concepts that are so simple and easy to learn that you don't need to be a coach to teach them. What is really needed, for first timers, is one-on-one direction and instruction. Coaches or parents can do it but parents are a better choice to instruct beginners because they have the time and vested interest to dedicate the 1 on 1 instruction needed by beginners at this early age. The basic idea is to build confidence by learning to walk before you run, run before you glide, and to be able to turn the toes in and out before you are able to use edges.

Ski Well Simply describes in easy to understand terms a method for simple and effective skiing, complete with explanations and rationale for specific how-to's that underpin the method. Whether cruising gently on groomed pistes, plunging through deep powder, bouncing down moguls, or racing around gates, skiing well simply draws on a few select techniques and focuses that combine to produce competent, fun skiing in every situation. The method in Ski Well Simply derives from the author's ongoing quest for simple, effective skiing that is applicable anywhere on the mountain, in any condition, and at any age. It is distilled from years of all-mountain skiing, training with experts, ski racing, technical skiing, and instructing and coaching beginner through expert level skiers. It is the product of a professional engineer's mind being absorbed with seeking a simple solution to a complex and worthy problem. Ski Well Simply is the author's second book on ski technique, the earlier being How I Ski, published in four editions 2009 through 2012, and endorsed by world class athletes and coaches.

Modern Goaltending Modern Game is the eagerly anticipated book by World Renowned Goaltending Coach Sean Moloney. Having Coached Goaltenders throughout the USA and Canada for almost 20 years, Coach Moloney's students are playing at all levels of Hockey throughout North America and Europe. Currently the Goaltending Coach at Washington & Jefferson College in PA and an instructor at World Pro Goaltending, the widely known elite Goaltending School form Calgary, Alberta. Modern Goaltending Modern Game is not just an in depth technical manual but is so much more. All the technical aspects of the position are of course covered, but the book goes far beyond that, providing on and off ice drills, covering the essential mental aspect of the position, offering advice for Head coaches on handling their Goaltenders properly, and even offering advice for the parent of the young Goaltender. In addition, MGMG offers EXCLUSIVE interviews with some of today's top young Goaltenders, and several of today's best Goaltending Coaches as well. The definitive guide to the position in 2013 and beyond, MGMG is written in a very conversational, enjoyable prose that will benefit and be an enjoyable read and be an invaluable companion for anyone who enjoys, plays, or coaches the game and the position.

The Art & Soul of Ice Skating is an extraordinary journey into Dorothy's lyrical, philosophical, and artistic visions of ice skating. Her playful artwork and storytelling come together with whimsical philosophy to bring the depth of ice skating to life. Each work of art is accompanied by a message inspired by 60 years on the ice as a competitor, teacher, choreographer, and life coach. Dorothy's wish is that her love of skating and art speaks to your soul and inspires you in your own journey.

Words for a Mountain by Richard Kent is a collection of essays, poems, and photographs that celebrate a small-town ski area, its community, and a way of life in the wintertime. In the late 1800's, Scandinavian papermakers introduced skiing to western Maine's River Valley around the towns of Rumford and Mexico. In 1960, the venerable Chisholm Ski Club purchased Black Mountain to create Chisholm Winter Ski Park. The ski area at Black Mountain has undergone several name changes and ownership agreements, but through good times and lean times, this mountain has always reflected the spirit of community and a love affair with winter sports. In 2013, Black Mountain lost funding and faced closure. When word spread, the Mountain's faithful, from local neighborhoods and around the world, rallied to raise enough money keep the community area open for the next season. *Profits from the sale of this book support Black Mountain.*

This book is a must buy for any fan of ice hockey. It is a collection of stories, anecdotes, observations and rants from fans, from all over Europe, about the National Hockey League (NHL). 'Ice Hockey Nights in Europe: The fans and their passion for the game' seeks to demonstrate how dedicated fans are for ice hockey outside of North America. By posing eight simple questions, the book shows how much fans love and are willing to do for their chosen team. Fans from all 30 current NHL teams have contributed to the book. Contributions have been sent from all over Europe: Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Republic of Ireland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden as well as British representation from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Questions posed in the book include 'what are your highlights and lowlights for your team?', 'which team or teams do you love to hate?', 'what is your biggest sacrifice or most committed act as a devoted fan?'. Containing contentious topics such as the fighting debate and what changes would you make as NHL Commissioner, the book doesn't shy away from tackling these head on. If you love the game of ice hockey, buy this book

The 2013 NHL Draft Guide 170 Players for the 2013 NHL Draft are included and we also include 20 players for the 2014 NHL Draft We also rank all 7 rounds for the 2013 NHL Draft.

After being a first-round draft pick of the Detroit Red Wings in 1974, Brent Peterson embarked on a successful National Hockey League playing career that lasted 11 seasons. During his career, he played for Detroit, the Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, and Hartford Whalers. When he retired as a player, Brent immediately became an assistant coach with the Whalers before moving back to Portland, Oregon to become the head coach of the Portland Winter Hawks of the Western Hockey League. After leading Portland to the Memorial Cup championship in 1998, Brent wanted to pursue his dream of becoming a head coach in the NHL, so he left Portland and took an assistant coaching position with the expansion Nashville Predators. Brent was later promoted to the position of associate head coach. Soon after that promotion, things took a turn when Brent was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a degenerative neurological disorder for which there is no known cure. For a year Brent and his wife Tami kept Brent's diagnosis a secret, even going so far as to borrow the money needed for medications so that they did not have to use Brent's insurance out of fear that the Predators would find out about his condition. When Brent's symptoms became more obvious to the people who were around him every day, he and Tami made the decision to go public with the information that would likely end any chances of a team hiring him to be their head coach. Brent made the news public first by telling the Predators following their elimination from the playoffs in 2004. The team rallied around the affable coach they call Petey. In addition to keeping his position as Nashville's associate head coach, Brent established the Peterson for Parkinson's Foundation in hopes of raising awareness and funding for research. Away from the ice, Brent received some counseling from Michael J. Fox, one of Parkinson's most visible faces. It was that same advice that Brent turned around and gave to former NBA star Brian Grant after he too was diagnosed with the same disease. Like Brent, Grant struggled with the emotional trauma of having been diagnosed with Parkinson's at such a young age. At Brent's urging, Grant established a foundation of his own. Early in the 2010-11 NHL season, Brent's symptoms became more and more difficult to manage. His balance was affected, making it dangerous for both him and the players to be out on the ice together. Following Nashville's elimination from the 2011 playoffs, Poile announced that the team had made the decision that Brent would no longer be a coach. The Predators kept Brent on staff though, creating the position of hockey operations advisor to tap into Brent's years of experience in working with the players. Those same symptoms that made Brent step away from behind the bench were also affecting his quality of life, and the decision was made to undergo the radical medical procedure called Deep Brain Stimulation. DBS is a series of four medical procedures that involve wires being surgically implanted into the brain and then connected to a device inside of the patient's chest. That device sends signals to the brain, and those signals mimic the effects of the chemical dopamine. The results were nearly instantaneous. The morning prior to the system being turned on, Brent needed assistance getting his shoes and socks on before traveling to the hospital. The next day, he was running on a treadmill at the Predators' practice facility. DBS is not a cure for Parkinson's, but it does replicate the effects that medication has on a patient. Brent still has Parkinson's and probably always will. The symptoms will reappear at some point and his condition will likely worsen again, but now he has a renewed outlook on life and a renewed ability to do the things that drive him; being a good husband, father, hockey man, and advocate for Parkinson's patients everywhere.

Enjoy even more off-and on-ice cartoon antics of Small Saves, the little youth hockey goalie

This years NHL Draft Black Book contains even more information than last years book which recieved rave reviews. Here are the basics: 2013 NHL Draft: Includes over 380 prospect profiles on players eligible for the 2013 NHL Draft. It includes 400 game reports which focus on, but are not limited to 2013 NHL Draft prospects. We even update a few drafted players in some reports. Reports include profiles on players from OHL, WHL, QMJHL, USHL, Europe, Prep, EJHL, OJHL and the BCHL. We include Top 210 prospect rankings. All 7 rounds are ranked. 2014 NHL Draft: Includes over 140 prospect profiles on players eligible for the 2014 NHL Draft plus top 30 2014 prospect rankings. 2015 NHL Draft: Includes over 90 prospect profiles on players eligble for the 2015 NHL Draft Some 2015's are included in our 350 plus game reports included in the book. 2016 NHL Draft: Includes 14 prospect profiles on players eligble for the 2016 NHL Draft A sample of what people are saying about HockeyProspect.com... "Mark Edwards and the group at Hockey Prospect has provided our team with an honest independent opinion on players for the OHL and Import Drafts. Hockey Prospect is a professional well informed group that provides a great service to our team. We recommend them to your organization." Chris Byrne GM & Head Coach Ottawa 67's Ontario Hockey League "I have known Mark Edwards for the past four years. In my previous role as Assistant General Manager & Assistant Coach with the London Knights and current role as Associate Coach with the Ottawa 67's, I have consulted with Mark and his staff at Hockey Prospect on a consistent basis. Mark has a unique ability to assess and project talent, is a tireless worker, and a very thorough scout. HockeyProspect.com provides a comprehensive web platform and draft book resources - that provide hockey professionals detailed, accurate, and timely scouting reports and information. Mark and his staff are extremely knowledgeable, passionate, friendly, and accessible." Misha Donskov Associate Coach Ottawa 67's Hockey Club Ontario Hockey League "The Hockey Prospect NHL Draft Black Book provides NHL executives and fans alike, with a comprehensive look at the top prospects for the NHL Draft. The HockeyProspect.com scouting staff are visible at rinks throughout the course of the entire hockey season around the world, giving subscribers confidence that Hockey Prospect scouting reports are reliable and accurate. The in-depth player profiles provide a great overview of the top prospects skills and abilities. If you want to be fully prepared for the NHL Draft then the Hockey Prospect NHL Draft Black Book is a must have." Michael Oke General Manager Peterborough Petes Ontario Hockey League "I highly value the opinion of HockeyProspect.com as an independent resource when preparing for both the OHL and Import Drafts. Mark Edwards and his team of scouts with Hockey Prospect are among the hardest working, most professional in the business. I am confident in recommending Hockey Prospect to your organization" Jacques Beaulieu General Manager and Head Coach Sarnia Sting Hockey Club "HockeyProspect.com is an elite web site as well as a very useful scouting tool offering in depth information and stories on prospects. Their staff is very knowledgeable, hard working and reliable." Bob Boughner President/Owner & Head Coach Windsor Spitfires Hockey Club Ontario Hockey League "We are impressed with Hockeyprospect.com and the extensive coverage they provided with the Storm and opponents in the OHL." Chris Hajt Assistant Coach/Assistant GM Guelph Storm Ontario Hockey League "Mark Edwards and the HockeyProspect.com staff do their homework. They put in the time to go to games, talk to players, coaches and NHL Scouts to get a well rounded picture of each athlete they profile." Rob Faulds Friday Night Hockey Sportsnet