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I’m going to talk about reading the play using my favorite scene from Ford versus Ferrari to drive home some points. If you haven’t seen the movie go check it…
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As we approach the off season and think about ways to improve ourselves and our play, I thought people might like to see a unique approach some of my students…
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Adin Hill is coming off of another stint with the Arizona Coyotes as both Antti Raanta and Darcy Kuemper were out with injuries. In 13 games played this year with…
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Sunday was a good day for Jon Elkin’s Goalie Schools’ NHL students Mike Smith, Matt Murray and Mackenzie Blackwood who all came away with wins. To start the day, Smith…
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MacKenzie Blackwood is coming off a career weekend, with back to back shutouts and his first career NHL assist. Last Thursday Blackwood made 46 saves in a 5-0 win in…
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Hockey and goaltending have changed a lot over the years. One thing that has remained constant is Jon’s commitment to the game, to the position and to helping goalies reach…
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Becoming the best hockey goaltender one can be requires more than the nurturing of physical abilities; it takes strong character, mental toughness and a proper attitude. Just like technique and strength,…
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Elkin goalie MacKenzie Blackwood had a stellar weekend with back to back wins. Blackwood, on Friday evening at home in New Jersey, made 38 saves in a 2-1 win against…
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On November 2nd, two Elkin goalies (Mike Smith and Matt Murray) faced each other when the Edmonton Oilers arrived in Pittsburgh to play the Penguins. To say that the game…
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I have reflected on leadership in the past, motivated by words the legendary Glenn Hall once bestowed on me: "Jon, a goalie can lead from behind." A chance meeting with…
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It is common knowledge that humans perform optimally in a relaxed state no matter what the endeavor: competing in a 100-meter sprint, a hockey game, a golf match, socializing or…
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Mindset is the largest determining factor of success. Too many think that mistakes, goals or bad games are a reflection on ability when in fact they only gauge ability at…
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Becoming the best goalkeeper one can be requires more than the nurturing of physical abilities; it takes strong character, mental toughness and a proper attitude. Just like technique and strength, attitude and…
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The majority of sports experts and countless studies argue that multi-sport participants are the best athletes (click here for the latest). I agree and have preached forever that playing hockey…
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This blog entry is about the role of a parent in a player’s hockey career. I am a big believer that a child will excel in hockey if he or…
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