NAHL ROBERTSON CUP WEEK: AUSTIN BRUINS

For the first time since 2015, the Austin Bruins appear in the North American Hockey League’s Robertson Cup semifinals this week in Blaine (MN). The Bruins will face the Maryland Black Bears in a best of three series that begins Friday. The winner will advance to the league’s championship final on Tuesday May 23. Before […]

NAHL REPORT: ROBERTSON CUP SEMI-FINALS

We made it. The 2022-2023 North American Hockey League season has about reached the end of the road with the Robertson Cup semi-finals set for this weekend. The National Championship Game is set for Tuesday May 23rd making next week’s NAHL Report the last until the start of next season. But that’s not where the […]

Ten Best: Mental Training Tips

Interested in advancing to college hockey? Or maybe you just want to earn the captain spot for the upcoming season season? Read on for tips you should be trying in order to improve your mental game–which will directly affect your overall play.

BEHIND THE BENCH: KRAKEN KUDOS

By Michael Moore Yes, you are not mistaken. This edition of the VHC Newsletter is coming to you a week behind schedule. This was intentional. Last week the Victorious Hockey Company was assisting the Wenatchee Wild with their camp in Las Vegas. Since we have many digital properties intertwined, Stephen asked that I postpone publication […]

The Vault: Community Ownership in Junior Hockey

How could it work? An existing junior team moves into the market and wants to create an entity that ultimately takes over 100% ownership of the team. The market has been the home of minor professional hockey for years but the economics have changed so junior hockey becomes more of a realistic model.

The Vault:Muckers, Grinders, & Pantydroppers

Role players are part of the game. Nothing excites the fans faster than a big hit that results in a quick goal. It is like a double-shot of excitement. Everybody is happy at the post-game party after a team effort win.

NAHL REPORT: PLAYOFF REACTION

My son Tomas and I are in Arizona today before continuing the return trip home from Las Vegas. As a result, the NAHL Report will appear within the Junior Hockey Discussion Group on Facebook. We will move it over to this page once we get back to Florida. Thank You! Stephen