Hockey/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Midgets | 2/7/2012 | Rob Lopez |
| Q: I have a son who is a 98 birthday. He does make the spelled out age limit for Midget level. I am ... A: Theresa, Thank you for writing. Well, lets look at this a little. How tall is he? What position ... | ||
| opportunity | 2/1/2012 | Rob Lopez |
| Q: I am currently 22 years old and have been playing hockey for 16 years, I got an offer to play for a ... A: Jake, Thanks for writing. Okay, what position do you play? I really doesn't matter what position ... | ||
| Pro Hockey Play | 1/26/2012 | Martial |
| Q: I am a Canuck fan who suggested the other day that the Canucks play bottom ranking teams soft as a ... A: .. That may appear so - but I don't believe it is always that intentional -- these are all ... | ||
| Noise coming from skates when walking? | 1/23/2012 | Martial |
| Q: Recently purchased a pair of Bauer skates and in the last few days I have been hearing a 'crunching' ... A: .. it certainly is strange that it's only in one boot... sometimes you will get the "scrunching" ... | ||
| getting pro camp invites | 1/3/2012 | Rob Lopez |
| Q: I am currently the starting goaltender for an NCAA DIII University in the ECAC Northeast Conference. ... A: Matthew, Thanks for writing. Well, first, please do not take this the wrong way. What I'm about ... | ||
| Cold Feet | 12/31/2011 | Rob Lopez |
| Q: My son is 10 years old and plays rep level hockey. When practicing for over an hour, his feet get ... A: George, Thank you for writing me. Several years ago, (1977) I took a U8 team from Houston Texas to ... | ||
| Workout | 12/18/2011 | Martial |
| Q: Martial Can you critique this 'hockey conditioning' workout for me and offer any other suggestions? ... A: .. I hear ya! I just passed 50 a few years ago and alot of things are starting to head south!! ... | ||
| Stick | 12/18/2011 | Rob Lopez |
| Q: Rob I am an older guy playing rec. hockey. I have always used a long stick. Its funny as I am one of ... A: Barry, Well, hum, I guess if you don't mind, I am going to shoot from the hip here. Loose 50 ... | ||
| Fear of scoring!? | 12/14/2011 | Rob Lopez |
| Q: Rob I suffered from this as a kid playing hockey, now my son (12) seems to have inherited it. Maybes ... A: Sure! I travel all over North America building rink programs for rink owners that are about to go ... | ||
| Fear of scoring!? | 12/12/2011 | Rob Lopez |
| Q: Rob I suffered from this as a kid playing hockey, now my son (12) seems to have inherited it. Maybes ... A: Bud, First, thank you for writing. Second, anyone can score goals. In fact, there are so many ... | ||
| assist | 12/8/2011 | Dina Solimini |
| Q: P3 passes to P1, P1 passes to P2, P2 passes back to P1 who then scores. Should P3 get credit for the ... A: My experience has shown it depends on the ref! Sometimes only 1 assist is listed and sometimes the ... | ||
| line changes | 12/1/2011 | Dina Solimini |
| Q: During line changes/ substitutions, how do the players know when to head for the bench- does the ... A: In the NHL they change like any other level. The coach calls the center for the next line to go and ... | ||
| line changes | 11/27/2011 | Dina Solimini |
| Q: During line changes/ substitutions, how do the players know when to head for the bench- does the ... A: Well at the younger levels (mite/squirt) they may play "buzzer" hockey. The clock is set for 1-2 ... | ||
| 10 Year Old Son | 11/21/2011 | Rob Lopez |
| Q: Good Morning Rob, Where to start, I have a 10 year old son who now plays goalie but up until 3 ... A: Dan, Thank you for writing. First lets talk about your child before we get into the adult's in the ... | ||
| hockey tryouts | 11/2/2011 | Martial |
| Q: I live in the Tampa Fl area I am 22 years old and I have been playing Ice Hockey for 8+ years plus ... A: Do you know Dave or Norm Beaudin from the Hockey Zone sports shops? They are cousin and uncle to me ... | ||
| Line Structure | 10/29/2011 | Dina Solimini |
| Q: I am captain of a 30 and over hockey team. We have had several debates. When 12 guys show up to ... A: Sorry I tried to answer the other day but I dont't think it went through. I would choose the 3rd ... | ||
| Gaolie Agent Required | 10/23/2011 | Rob Lopez |
| Q: Please advise how to go about getting a good Goalie Agent for Junior A Teams plus Prep Schools in ... A: Stefan, Send me some stats and I will send then to an agent and if he is interested, he will call ... | ||
| Penalty | 10/21/2011 | Rob Lopez |
| Q: I the Wash v Philly game Philly got a double minor for drawing blood on a high stick call. A few ... A: Brian, Thanks for writing. First the double minor will hold the individual in the box for 4 ... | ||
| Hockey | 10/8/2011 | Rob Lopez |
| Q: Ihave two quick questions: 1.Im at the beginning of my season, and my coach put me on defence, but I ... A: Jacob, Sign up on my Facebook page and then click picture, then go to videos. There you will see 8 ... | ||
| Sticks | 10/3/2011 | Rob Lopez |
| Q: Rob, I read your reply to a question regarding youth or junior sticks. You stated have them stand ... A: Jeff, Nope...sorry, you are correct. Standing on the toes would be correct. However, I Russian ... | ||
| hockey stick | 9/21/2011 | Rob Lopez |
| Q: Rob, My son is 9 years old and a Squirt player. He has been playing hockey for four years now. We ... A: Cindy, Thanks you for writing. The flex is designed to allow the player to add pressure to the ... | ||
| Minor Hockey | 9/21/2011 | Rob Lopez |
| Q: My Son just started Bantam hockey, he is 6'1" 180 and the last 5 years has played R.Wing. Each year ... A: Mike, Wow...B.C. Hum, I remember there use to be a Burnaby 4 rinks we use to go to all the time, ... | ||
| Minor Hockey | 9/20/2011 | Rob Lopez |
| Q: My Son just started Bantam hockey, he is 6'1" 180 and the last 5 years has played R.Wing. Each year ... A: Mike, Incredible story. Now is that 6' 1" without the skates? If so, then add another 3 inches. ... | ||
| Hockey | 8/14/2011 | Rob Lopez |
| Q: I'm 17, and iv been playing hockey my whole life. Where I come from Ice hockey is not around. I have ... A: Alex, Sounds to me like you are playing in Tucson, Arizona. This area is probably one of the only ... | ||
| NHL Tryout contracts | 8/4/2011 | Martial |
| Q: Ray Emery is going to Chicago Blackhawks training camp on a tryout basis. Is there a "tryout ... A: .. This one could go either way!! He certainly has enough money to risk his time to make the team ... | ||
| NHL Training | 8/3/2011 | Rob Lopez |
| Q: I have heard that the NHL players only train during summer, that they don't work in the gym during ... A: This is true...only the losing teams don't train at the gym during the season. No, just kidding. ... | ||
| tryouts | 7/13/2011 | Martial |
| Q: Ive seen alot of questions on here for pro tryouts and what not like echl status. Now my question ... A: I hear what you are saying -- but unfortunately if you have been under the radar you still need to ... | ||
| Goalie equipment | 7/5/2011 | Dina Solimini |
| Q: My name is Joshua, and I was wondering if you would be able to tell me where I could get some cheap ... A: Look at the bulletin boards in your area rinks for used equipement, ask a local Youth program's ... | ||
| Jr Tryouts | 6/23/2011 | Martial |
| Q: Hey there, Ive been playing competitive hockey since I can remember, Ive always been the best on my ... A: You can look through this website (below) and or sign up for a camp... you might benefit from ... | ||
| RE: Blisters | 5/28/2011 | Martial |
| Q: I have a pair of Bauer Supreme One60LE skates. I had them heat molded when I first got them and ... A: Have you tried changing the sole inserts? Obviously there is a loose area at the arch which creates ... | ||
| Hockey tryouts | 5/27/2011 | Martial |
| Q: just wondering is there place a player can try out who is now 20 and born Oct-06-1990? He has played ... A: .. I agree with you... There is a ton of talent in your area ... And the boys are usually ... | ||
| what to do? | 5/20/2011 | Martial |
| Q: I am 15 years old and i play in a small town right now and hoping to get into triple a hockey soon! ... A: Putting a weight or specific training program together is not exactly something that I do in ... | ||
| Hockey sticks | 5/17/2011 | Rob Lopez |
| Q: I was wondering if I could still use a junior stick? I'm a junior in high school I'm 5'5" and weigh ... A: Alex, Using a Junior stick doesn't mean you are not a man any more ,and NO, junior sticks are not ... | ||
| Hockey shots | 5/7/2011 | Rob Lopez |
| Q: i would like ask for help on the shooting department.... I'm fine with all other aspects of the ... A: Nathan, Thank you for writing. Ok, before we can teach you how to shoot, you first have to ... | ||
| what to do? | 5/6/2011 | Martial |
| Q: I am 15 years old and i play in a small town right now and hoping to get into triple a hockey soon! ... A: .. Not at all... this is probably a perfect time ... especially if you can get AAA midget ... | ||
| Hitting the Post | 5/1/2011 | Martial |
| Q: I play in an adult, semi-competitive league. I have gotten totally psyched out from hitting the post ... A: ! It may or may not help you get away from hitting posts... but statistically it will increase ... | ||
| Hitting the Post | 4/27/2011 | Martial |
| Q: I play in an adult, semi-competitive league. I have gotten totally psyched out from hitting the post ... A: This is a quirky situation indeed! I don't think I have ever heard anyone hitting this many posts!! ... | ||
| am i too old | 4/23/2011 | Rob Lopez |
| Q: i am 30, 6 1 205 lbs in shape and highly skilled defenceman from maui hawaii. i startedplaying ... A: I love your enthusiasm. He is a Players Agent and he know a sh** load of scouts. An agent is a guy ... | ||
| am i too old | 4/22/2011 | Rob Lopez |
| Q: i am 30, 6 1 205 lbs in shape and highly skilled defenceman from maui hawaii. i startedplaying ... A: Ok, his name is: Carl Dipaolo He works for: Director of Hockey Operations at Atlantic Hockey ... | ||
| starting ice hockey | 4/20/2011 | Martial |
| Q: I'm Joel. I am 16 years old, I've been playing inline hockey for about 6yrs and have gotten pretty ... A: While there will be a learning curve for you to deal with - I have found that those who stick with ... | ||
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