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Category Archives: Columns

Q & A: Daryn Goodwin, NARCh president

February 2nd, 2015

What does it feel like to be the head of what’s considered by many to be the world’s largest amateur inline hockey championship tournaments? Visalia native Daryn Goodwin grew up playing ice hockey, but later became an inline hockey convert. He played at the highest levels of the sport, helping get Roller Hockey International on…

Q & A: Jon Gustafson, VP, Sharks Ice

December 30th, 2014

Jon Gustafson wears many hats. As vice president of Sharks Ice, LLC, he oversees Sharks Ice facilities in San Jose, Fremont and Oakland. He also oversees all of the Sharks merchandise operations and serves as vice president of Sharks Minor Holdings LLC, which oversees the business operations for the Worcester Sharks of the American Hockey…

Taking Liberties With… Shane Harper

October 28th, 2014

Forward, Chicago Wolves (AHL) Hometown: Valencia Last Amateur Team: Everett Silvertips (WHL) Youth Programs: Valencia Flyers, California Wave, Los Angeles Jr. Kings California Rubber: What’s the best piece of advice you have for a youth hockey player or parent? Shane Harper: When I think back to why I was successful, it’s because I had fun…

Chalk Talk: Don’t underestimate chemistry

October 16th, 2014

As hockey coaches, we spend a great deal of time developing our practice plans. We’re also very diligent with our dryland workouts and, of course, our in-game strategizing, but in my opinion not enough emphasis is given to the unsung hero relative to team success. That’s team chemistry. While it’s becoming more and more apparent…

Industry Profile: Brandon Convery

October 15th, 2014

Brandon Convery has known the heights of anticipation that come with being one of the top-rated players in an NHL Entry Draft class. And he knows the depths of disappointment that come with seeing a promising NHL career derailed, then ended, prematurely because of injuries. With those experiences in mind, plus years of coaching youth…

Parental Guidance: Consult Hockipedia

October 11th, 2014

Hockey is like any sport. It has its own unique sights and sounds. It has its typical cast of characters and, for better or worse, it has its own lingo. New families, and even seasoned ones, are often confused by words or phrases they hear around the rink. Wanting to be cool, moms and dads…

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