Another Powerful Play That Leads To Grade A Scoring Chances

LUBANSKI Introduces Yet Another Powerful Offensive-Zone
Play Guaranteed To Carve Out The Time & Space Leading To Great Numbers of GRADE A Scoring Opportunities For The Good Guys!


By Paul Lubanski


Today's blog piggy-backs on this post in that it is designed to offer you another fool-proof play to easily create the time and space required to manufacture GRADE A scoring opportunities.

I refer to the play as an "o-zone exchange."

When executed successfully, this play is inarguably one of the top two or three offensive-oriented player and puck movement weapons available.

Here is how it works:

News: Reedsburg WI Treasurer Stole $144,000

According to this article in The Cap Times, the treasurer for the Reedsburg (Wisconsin) Youth Hockey Association was arrested today for embezzling $144,000.  His name is Daniel Lehman. You can't make this stuff up!  Why should you care?  I can think of two reasons:

1. You have played a game at the Reedsburg rink if you have ever played in one of those Dells Waterpark Tournaments put on by Ultimate Tournaments.  He has stolen your money!
2. Your club probably has a "sole financial officer".  How comfortable does that make you feel right about now?

At CAYH Blog, we urge you to demand regular financials from your club.

The Single Greatest Scoring Play

In Today's BLOG POST:

COACH LUBANSKI REVEALS The Single Greatest (Yet Virtually Unknown) SCORING PLAY Available In The Game Of Hockey Today!


By Paul Lubanski


Pavel Datsyuk's brilliant steal and surprise tuck-away goal in game three of the Detroit Red Wings current (2012) quarterfinal playoff series against Nashville reminded me to share with you the greatest yet most "secretive" scoring play in the annals of hockey. I say "secretive" because no one I have ever played with or was coached by has mentioned nor taught the play. That is, save for me.

And today, I share it with you.

It is so simplistic and easily implementable that you will laugh. Or possibly even cry that you hadn't though of utilizing it until now.

Leave It To A Little 5 Year-Old Hockey Player To Show Us All What Life Is Truly About!

The Following Short Story --Of Which I Am Fortunate To Be A Part Of--Will Make You Laugh AND Cry!!


By Paul Lubanski


Please Enjoy...

Granted, for a billion reasons, it is an unbelievably crazy world we exist within presently. As a result, it has become more and more difficult to uncover the "good" that trust me--DOES exist out there!

Most especially so in the "hockey community."

This past Sunday, I found the "GOOD" in an incredibly kind-hearted and generous little 5 year-old boy hockey player. His naivete, kindness and sweet generousity is so endearing, that once you read on --you just may have to shed a few tears. Or if you simply want and need to smile--and again--possibly cry a bit--please take a minute to read the following short story::

So I teach and coach 4-8 year-olds' at the Farmington Hills Ice Arena every Sunday. The goal of course, is to introduce them to the great game of ice hockey in both as positive and as constructive manner as possible. I have had the privilege to do this for the past several years now--and very often the sessions end up being the highlight of my week. You see, for the most part, these wide-eyed kids are like sponges and truly want to listen and learn. What a concept--eh?

Anyway, last Sunday, a little boy named Tyler, age 5--"almost 6" as he emphasizes to me weekly, was showing me his new Kindle and the most recent book he was reading on it. (I always stress to the children and their parents how important is to do well in school--hence what he was doing was not odd in the least). In fact, he very well was cognizant of the fact that I would appreciate what he was telling me.  "Coach Paul--this is my new Kindle--isn't it cool!" he said to me with an excited, bright-eyed and giant front-tooth missing smile that only a little child could radiate. "Wow," I responded, "you are very lucky, these devices cost a lot of money! I wish I could afford one!" Of course, I was teasing. As adults, we have a frame-of-reference to understand that concept. However, our tiny Tyler--as I discovered this afternoon--DID NOT.

How did I discover that he did not?

Well, here is what happened...

A Letter To Our "Hockey Hero" From Mom & Dad...

Dear Parents: Please Read The Letter My Wife And I Wrote To Our Son Several Years Ago and Feel Free To Use As A Blueprint To Write One To Your Very Own Hockey-Playing Hero!


By Paul Lubanski


Simply put, hockey parents are a unique breed. The pure physical, psychological, and financial commitments they make on a daily basis are nothing short of extraordinary.

From August through early April, their lives are packed with trips to practice, games, tournaments and the local hockey shop.

Quite frankly, the word chaotic is probably to mild to describe the average hockey parents' (and families) mere existence.

The neat thing is that the overwhelming majority will tell you that it is all worth it, because in the end, the great game of hockey can be an incredible supplement to their own parenting efforts.

In other words, the positive life lessons that can be derived like discipline, character,overcoming adversity, teamwork and a host of others serve to justify it all.

As far as I am concerned, there is only ONE significant negative regarding this entire process that each and every one of us parents/grandparents have to deal with and it is a very sad one indeed...IT ALL GOES BY TOO FAST!

Virtually in the blink of an eye, your little one becomes a Midget, High School, Junior, College or even a Professional player. And unfortunately, because our lives in this new millennium are such a whirlwind, most of us look back with a bit of regret and kick ourselves for not making a conscious decision/enough effort to "enjoy the ride" just a tiny bit more along the way.

Blog: Mihockeykid Is Sick of You

MiHockeyKid.com knocks it out of the park with an instant classic So, Are We Sick Of Each Other Yet?  Here is a taste for you:

Listen, I know what's going on at your office, what your wife or husband likes for dinner, I am aware of all your son's sports tendencies including when they go to the right, what wing they're playing on and why you feel they're a better defenseman. I know when you show up for practice and why you're always late. I know who you carpool with and what your kid doesn't like at McDonald's. I know your daughter's cheerleading schedule, where you go on vacation and what side of the rink you sit on, including what parents you attempt to avoid. Enough already. I'm lucky to name my brother's kids, but I know all yours and how they're doing in school.

Hilarious!

Blackhawk Cup 2012 AA Championship Game Results

Results for the Blackhawk Cup 2012 state championships are in. No Mite Champion this year ... there that wasn't so bad. Chelios gets back to the U16 Championship and takes home the hardware this time. How about that super Falcons squirt team? Strong showings by the Blues, Bruins, and Huskies.

Congratulations to all who participated!

Here are the scores:


Midget U18 AA

Bruins (Rohdenburg) 3

over Huskies (Gedzun) 1


Midget U16 AA

Sabres (Chelios) 4

over Hawks (Koski) 2

Four L's of Skating

Lubanski's Four L's of Skating


By Paul Lubanski


The Following Skating Tips Will Allow The Novice Coach And/Or Parent To Guide  Their Players/Youngsters Toward A Mastery Of The Core Skating Fundamentals...


Today's blog-post is specifically designed for the coach (or parent) that that might feel a bit intimidated when it comes to working on improving their player's or child's skating mechanics on a daily basis.

If you just happen to be in that group, have no fear and simply read on. You see, you do not have to be, nor have been, a world-class skater to aid your player improve upon the basics: Posture, balance, stride, etc.

I came to this realization after spending many years attempting to learn and subsequently teach players to become more adept at THE most important skill required to compete effectively: skating. I just assumed that many of you felt the same frustration and confusion, leading me to devise a teaching methodology that  is really quite simple to implement. I call it the four L's of skating.