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6. The vid below explains basic defensive zone coverage for R/L Wingers. This coach explains it very well and can be effectively utilized during games. Key points on this is triangular coverage i.e. half wall, point, and high slot.

12. PWC Ice Center.This is where I practice when time permits. Two sheets of ice NHL and Olympic size. Its a nice facility with a cafeteria, hockey shop for gears and sharpening but you have to bring your own pucks.

13. Kettler IcePlex. The luxury car of rinks. I used to play pickup at this facility. It has 2 sheets of ice named Arlington and Washington Capitals. Nice facility with CAPS store, cafeteria, and hockey shop for gears and sharpening.

5. Offsides & Icing. Its good to understand how offsides & Icing occurs since its a common mistake among youth and adult league players. Key points are pucks must go first on the attacking zone blue line before the skates. As well as pucks must not cross the center red line and goal line of the opponent untouched.

11. ADM. Lists of USA dryland training materials from 8U-12U. Key points on these are agility, balance, and coordination. 

18. Goal w/Backstop. This a sturdy tool use for improving your shots on ice which you can place inside/outside the garage and store it easily when its not being utilized.

Here are several videos and text tutorials, ice rinks, as well as vendor links I found interesting and helpful in gearing up and playing hockey.

2. Refs/Linesman Signals. This link contains information regarding different hand signals use by ref/linesman during games. 

15. Skate Sharpening.A good beginners guide to understanding skate sharpening and what type of depth you might need. The standard is usually 1/2 inch if you are unsure.

4. Hockey Positions. This link contains basic hockey positional coverage utilized during a game. It also includes tips for each position.

10. Adult skills. A good list of USA Hockey videos for adult players. It comprise of warm ups, shots, passing, skating drills etc.

Video of the week...

14. Haymarket IcePlex.This is where I mostly practice and play adult league hockey. Skates sharpening is available at this facility but no cafeteria. However the rink is old and not NHL standard but they in the process of building a new one.

19. Green Biscuit. Its a great tool for passing, deking, and developing silky mitts. However this is not for shooting as it will break. If you want to shoot with it then use the green biscuit snipe.

21. PassMaster. Its a great tool for passing and performing one timers. A sturdy tool that you can use both off and on ice. We use this tool for improving hand & eye coordination as well as quick passes.

8. The vid below explains basic defensive zone coverage for R/L Defensemen. Key points on this is triangular coverage i.e. corners, low slot, & front of the net.

9. Box + 1. Here is another variation of basic D-Zone coverage for all positions. This is a good tutorial for hockey novice/intermediate players. Key points on this vid are strong and weak side categories during play.

Ice 411

22. Hockey Giant. The only hockey shop in the NOVA area that's complete with ice/inline hockey gears. They don't offer free sharpening anymore even if you bought the skates there.

Hockey news etc...

1. USA Hockey rule book. This link contains comprehensive information about USA Hockey playing rules. Its a good tool to use for coaches/refs who needs to understand how its done officially.

NHL Standings!

16. Blade & Flex Type. Its good to be aware of what type fits you as it can affect your passing & shots. So here is the guide to different types of blade curves from several manufacturers. Bauer has the flex type info. and it can be applied to other twigs.

17. My Enemy 5 ribs. Its a tool we use for improving stickhandling, puck control, reaction time, & coordination, 

7. This vid explains basic defensive zone coverage for Centers. Key points on this is triangular coverage deep corner, low slot, & opposite corner.

23. Sloper's. This is the place to go for sewing names or printing numbers on your jerseys/jackets.

3. Forechecks. This link contains basic information regarding different forechecks used during a hockey game.