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  Skating tips with Shayne Gostisbehere  
 
It's no secret that skating is an important element – if not the most important element – of hockey, especially in today's game. Philadelphia Flyers defenseman and Florida native Shayne Gostisbehere knows that. "It's the one skill I think you can always improve," he said. Here are Gostisbehere's tips to develop and improve your skating skills.
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  Q: After games, what should I tell my son to encourage him even when he has given up more goals than his goalie partner, and sometimes it results in a loss for the team?

A: Many parents of goalies struggle with what to say when goaltending is sometimes viewed as an individual sport within a team game. Here's some advice.

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Benefits of small-ice hockey with Tony Granato
Tony Granato, 2018 U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey Team head coach, discusses the use of small-area games following a practice at the 2017 Deutschland Cup and explains why these types of drills are important at the youth levels.
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Hockey Sense
Hockey sense or hockey instincts give players the ability to read and anticipate the play. The best players are the ones with the best hockey sense, and just like any other skill, it can be taught.
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