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Friday Night Special: Interview with Pat Cronin

September 12, 2019

A graduate from Millersville University, Pat played ice hockey for Millersville from 1994 – 1997. During that period he helped […]

by Pat Cronin

Hockey Goalies: Top 10 Strangest Quirks

August 29, 2019

For better or for worse, hockey goalies are known for being a little bit out there. After all, you’d have […]

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Don’t be THAT Guy (or Gal)

August 20, 2019

It’s game seven of the series, you’re about to make your big break, and the crowd is chanting your name […]

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3 Common (No Contact) Hockey Injuries

July 16, 2019

Considering ice hockey is a contact sport, injuries are bound to happen as a result of players colliding. But Shinny […]

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What is “Shinny?”

June 26, 2019

For many, the word “shinny” evokes memories of playing pick-up hockey with their friends when they were younger. However, if […]

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Spotting Concussion Symptoms

June 25, 2019

Even though pick-up/rec league hockey is typically ‘no check,’ certain levels of contact are inevitable in such a fast-paced sport. […]

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4 Step Hockey Warm Up for Rec League Players

June 5, 2019

For the average person, once middle age hits, gone are the days of showing up for a physical activity and […]

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A Basic Understanding of Skate Blade Depth

April 26, 2019

You’ve been battling it out on the ice, and now it’s time to sharpen those blades. You take your skates […]

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Puck Protection Tips & Tricks

February 28, 2019

Puck protection is an important skill that any hockey player can always improve. By practicing and learning new and different […]

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Improving Your Slap Shot

January 9, 2019

If you love being part of a team that functions like a well-oiled machine, ice hockey ranks right up there […]

by Pat Cronin