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Every player, no matter how skilled or conditioned, hits a wall at some point in the season. The mid-season slump is real—fatigue sets in, enthusiasm dips, and your legs start to feel heavier with every stride. But the great players and teams know how to turn that around. Here’s how to refocus, recharge, and bring your energy back to peak level when the grind of the season starts to take its toll. 1. Reset Your Mindset A slump often starts in your head before it shows up in y

When a team goes shorthanded, most players and fans think the goal is simply to “survive” until the penalty expires. But the best penalty...

Special teams often determine the outcome of hockey games, and one of the most effective power play formations used at every level today...

Confidence is one of the most powerful tools a hockey player can have. While speed, strength, and skill are essential, belief in your...

Losses happen to every hockey player and every team, no matter how skilled or well-prepared. They sting, they frustrate, and sometimes...

Stickhandling is one of the most important skills in hockey, and the great news is—you don’t need to be at the rink to improve it. With...

The start of a new hockey season is always exciting—fresh opportunities, new teammates, and a chance to take your game to the next level....

When your team goes on the power play, the goal is simple: capitalize on the man advantage . But how you structure your attack can make...

Joining a local youth hockey team offers more than just a chance to play a sport. It provides young players with opportunities to develop...

Retrieving loose pucks isn’t glamorous, but it’s the heartbeat of transition hockey. Defensemen who consistently win the “first touch”...

Unlock Your Potential: Summer 2025 Camps at Cutting Edge Ice Academy Summer 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting season for hockey...

Forget the endless cone drills—small-area games (SAGs) are transforming hockey practices, boosting player engagement and accelerating...

The Cutting Edge King Cobras are proud to offer a structured, competitive, and development-focused program for players at every age...

Youth hockey is a high-speed, physical sport, and while injuries can happen, the right precautions go a long way in keeping players safe....

In hockey, talent and skill often steal the spotlight, but strength training is the unsung hero behind every great play. Whether you're a...

As head coach of the Cutting Edge King Cobras Mites Hockey program, I am incredibly proud of what our young players accomplished during...

Youth hockey players juggle a full schedule of classes, homework, practices, and games—not to mention family and friends. It’s no...

Successfully entering the offensive zone is a fundamental skill that can make or break a team's scoring opportunities. Teaching young...

Hockey tryouts can be an exciting yet nerve-wracking experience for young athletes. It’s the opportunity to showcase skills, work ethic,...

Youth hockey is all about development, and one of the most effective ways to enhance skills and game awareness is through 3-on-3 hockey....

In youth hockey, the success of a team goes far beyond the skill of individual players. While skating, shooting, and puck-handling...

Get ready for an exciting weekend of hockey fun and friendly competition at the Cutting Edge Ice Academy ! 🗓 Tournament Dates:January...

In the fast-paced world of youth ice hockey, achieving peak performance on the ice requires a delicate balance between training hard and...

The Importance of Proper Nutrition for Youth Hockey Players Youth hockey is an intense and demanding sport that requires a combination of...