Showing titles in Hockey

Confidence affects how we deal with stress and how we fulfill our potential to achieve the results we desire. In sports and in life, confidence is the underlying factor determining mental and physical performance, leading to overall success. This book by experienced mental performance specialist Isabelle Hamptonstone contains a collection of powerful techniques and tips to help hockey players overcome lack of confidence.

Murphy’s life didn’t begin on a track that would lead to homelessness. He was smart, dedicated to hockey, and was a key player for the Oilers, Red Wings, and Blackhawks, among other teams. But one vicious body check changed his life forever. Despite being shaken by the hit, Murphy was cleared to return to the game. Soon after, his entire life seemed to change. Murphy became a journeyman, moving from team to team. Along the way, other NHLers said they noticed something different about him, too. 

Twenty years after the fact, the mere mention of the 1992-93 NHL season brings back vivid memories for hockey fans across North America. The last time that the Montreal Canadiens hoisted the Stanley Cup, Wayne Gretzky's last appearance in a playoff final, and Mario Lemieux's most inspirational season, these years are rightly considered some of the greatest in NHL history. Now, in A Season in Time, acclaimed hockey writer Todd Denault looks back to those heady days.

They are motivators, key strategists, tough bosses, and choreographers. They can be branded as heroes, ousted as scapegoats, quietly valued as friends, and everything in between. It's all in the job description for an NHL head coach. In Behind the Bench, Craig Custance sits down for film sessions and candid conversations with some of the game's most notable modern luminaries - names like Mike Babcock, Joel Quenneville, Dan Bylsma, Ken Hitchcock, and Claude Julien - all of whom share their singular views on topics ranging from leadership secrets to on-ice game plans.  

The glory years for the Toronto Maple Leafs—four Stanley Cups in the 1960s—may be distant memories, but what the team lacks in recent accomplishments is made up for by their history, which is rich in drama, pathos, and, most of all, humor. Figures connected to the Maple Leafs from the 1950s to the present offer their best stories, including some new takes on the team’s legends

During the height of the Cold War, a group of small-town young men would lead their underdog hockey team from the little country of Czechoslovakia against the Soviet Union, the juggernaut in their sport. As they battled on the ice, the young players would keep their people's quest for freedom alive, and forge a way to fight back against the authoritarian forces that sought to crush them. Freedom to Win tells a story that ranges from iconic moments in history to courageous individual stories.

Mitchell began his media career in 2003 after a 13-year career in the NFL. He previously hosted the “Brian Mitchell Show” on now sister station 980 The Team (WTEM-AM), and is an analyst on NBC Sports Washington Commanders pre-game and post-game coverage. Finlay has been NBC Sports’ Washington Commanders beat reporter since 2016 and will continue that role while adding hosting duties to the Fan.

One of the most inspirational comeback stories in professional sports. Aaron Volpatti was never supposed to play in the NHL. As an average, undersized youth hockey player, Aaron had to fight his way, literally, into competitive hockey. But in the early hours of April 20, 2005, he found himself in a very different fight–a fight for his life after a devastating burn injury.

To most Canadians, the Molson name is part of the very fabric of Canada. Since 1786, when John Molson founded his first brewery in Montreal, it has become synonymous with beer, hockey, and philanthropy. Few realize, however, how close the family came in recent years to losing control of the enterprise. Back to Beer...and Hockey offers intimate details of the life and work of Eric Molson, who not only saved the company, but positioned it to thrive as a global brewery into the 21st century. 

DAVE HILL—author, actor, rock musician and stand-up comedian—is an outstanding American. One thing that makes him stand out is that he's part Canadian—an advantage he explored in his previous book, Parking the Moose. Another is that he's obsessed with hockey. That makes him one of only five percent of Americans who've declared they like hockey more than any other sport. Unbelievable but true.

Dive into the rink with Champ and Denz, your go-to Utah locals and hockey enthusiasts, as they launch the electrifying "UTalk Hockey Podcast." This isn't just any hockey podcast; it's your ticket to NHL news with a Utah vibe, shenanigans, and cheap thrills as Utah gears up to welcome its very own professional NHL team! Catch the excitement, feel the chill of the ice, and get ready to cheer on Utah's hockey scene is about to get major league! Tune in, turn up the volume, and let Champ and Denz guide you through the journey of Utah becoming the next HOCKEY HUB in the NHL. IT'S GAME TIME!

Looking for a sports podcast that covers St. Louis' two most beloved teams? Look no further than the "Birds On A Blue Note" podcast! Join our hosts as they break down the latest for the St. Louis Cardinals & the St. Louis Blues From game recaps to news, our show has everything you need to stay up-to-date on these two iconic franchises. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just a casual observer, Birds On A Blue Note is the podcast for you. So tune in and let's talk sports!

Since the induction of the NHL in 1917 the game of hockey has brought hard working Americans together. Hockey has been a release from 9 to 5 realities across our great nation via an uproar of lamp lighting camaraderie. Our Mission at Hard Hat Hockey is to provide an escape for like minded Americans, who understand grit, display that pucks deep blue-collar work ethic, and love hockey.

Stick Season began with one girl's undying love for hockey - and her relentless desire to talk about it with just about anyone willing to listen. It’s an ode to the game she’s always adored - from the buzzer beaters to the dekes and dangles… and the hundreds of moments spent yelling “shoot!” at the TV a little too loudly. It’s also a love letter to the trailblazers, groundbreakers, and game changers - the individuals who work tirelessly to make hockey a sport that can be widely enjoyed by (yep, you guessed it) everyone. Join your hostess, Natalia, as she engages in authentic and ...

Hockey talk revolving around the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL. Round table discussions, College hockey prospect reports, guest interviews, hockey poetry and more. 5 co-hosts, 2 Canadian and 3 American Old vs Young From the creators of Talking Habs on YouTube.

This is a story about my hockey odyssey and passion for the game. My compelling journey starts on a schoolyard rink in Kitchener, Ontario. Filled with inspiring memories, people, relationships, players and coaches, including chance childhood meetings with Darryl Sittler and Wayne Gretzky. Along the way, young dreams turn to reality as I play my first NHL game at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, starting on a line with Dale Hunter and John Druce. 

It is the greatest American underdog sports story ever told: how a team of college kids and unsigned amateurs, under the tutelage of legendary coach - and legendary taskmaster - Herb Brooks, beat the elite Soviet hockey team on their way to winning the gold medal at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics. No one believed the scrappy Americans had a real shot at winning. Despite being undefeated, the US - the youngest team in the competition - were facing off against the four-time defending gold medalist Russians.

Learn more about the high powered, fast-paced game of professional hockey. The rules are often misunderstood and confused. This guide breaks down rules and rink configurations and explains penalties and other causes for the officials to stop play. This guide contains everything for the fan and non-fan alike to understand and enjoy the sport of ice hockey.

A New York Rangers Podcast by 2 die-hard fans Shawn Stein and Jonathan "Roc" Papadimitrios. We aim to bring you insightful guests, information, and offer our opinions on the Rangers.

In the hands of veteran journalist and bestselling author Scott Morrison, Iron Mike takes listeners behind the scenes of one of the most explosive runs to the Cup in NHL history, one that has never been told like Keenan at long last shares in this book. Fans also get their long-awaited chance to understand what one of hockey's greatest and most confounding coaches was up to. There is only one Iron Mike in hockey, and love him or hate him, his memoir is a must-listen for any fan of the game.