Donny Kane

#WHC

[Donny Kane @Donny_kane]

@coachMazzo Some would argue the met and empire would have been better

[Mike McMahon @MikeMcMahonCHN]

Vinny Borgesi played more than 1/2 the game last night. He logged 30:04. Third time this season he's played 30+ minutes. I know how hard it is for undersized defenseman to play in the NHL, but someone has to give him a contract. Would be criminal if he doesn't get an ELC.

[NE Pack Hockey @nepackhockey]

The Northeast Pack Hockey League is excited to welcome the Wolfpack Hockey Club into the league for the start of the 2025-2026 season. The Wolfpack will have all four teams in the league (14U, 15O, 16U & 18U).

https://t.co/qHUTW7R2xv

[Coach Johnny Croyle @CoachCroyle]

...🤔...

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Ted Lasso isn’t just a coach; he’s a playbook on leadership.

His infectious positivity and authenticity are a winning formula for any coach.

He reminds us to stay curious, use humor to connect, and always be true to ourselves.

Here are 7 Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso.

1: BRING POSITIVE ENERGY - Ted is incredibly positive and optimistic, even in adversity. He encourages his team to focus on their strengths and celebrate their successes, no matter how small. TL: "I do love a locker room. It smells like potential."

2: SHOW EMPATHY - Ted is empathetic and takes the time to get to know his players personally. It is all about RELATIONSHIPS with Ted. TL: "Your body is like day-old rice. If it ain't warmed up properly, something real bad could happen."

3: BE AUTHENTIC - Ted is authentic and genuine. He doesn't try to be anyone other than himself. He is honest with his players and colleagues, even when it is difficult. TL: "You know what the happiest animal on Earth is? It's a goldfish. Do you know why? It's got a 10-second memory."

4: USE HUMOR - Ted has a great sense of humor. He uses it to diffuse tension and bring his team together. He doesn't take himself too seriously and encourages his players to have fun and enjoy the game. TL: "It's kind of like back in the '80s when 'bad' meant 'good.'"

5: BE COLLABORATIVE - Ted believes in collaboration and teamwork. He encourages his players to work together. TL: "I promise you there is something worse out there than being sad, and that's being alone and being sad. Ain't no one in this room alone."

6: BE A CONNECTOR - Ted is a connector of people. He understands that a connected team is a winning team. TL: "If you care about someone, and you got a little love in your heart, there ain't nothing you can't get through together."

7: BE CURIOUS! - Ted does not know it all. He does not have all the answers. He does have ALL of the questions. But he is curious! TL: "I feel like we fell out of the lucky tree and hit every branch on the way down, ended up in a pool of cash and Sour Patch Kids."

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[Greg Revak, CFP® @CoachRevak]

Clip of the day - Looking before getting to a puck

Awareness and analysis are critical to playing hockey. The first step is intaking information.

Watch as these players look before they touch the puck. Big looks + small glances allow them to make quick decisions & plays.

[Jack Han @JhanHky]

A progression of Drill 2: The movements makes sense as a way to open up a passing lane under the D's triangle.

[Kyle Bergh @kylebergh_mpc]

Deliberate structuring of the environment to meet the needs of the individual - hockey is catching up!

https://t.co/8R9eCtLWgu

[Riley Dudar @RileyDudar]

Mix of some details we are working on this past week:

Dominant Body positioning
Puck placement
Patience and timing
Collecting loose pucks
Using the hips in contact
Power play scoring
Moving off the wall
Attacking out of turns and crossovers
Snapping pucks north quicker

[Buffalo Sabres @BuffaloSabres]

We have promoted Seth Appert to assistant coach of the Buffalo Sabres.

Welcome the Buffalo, Apps! 🙌

→ https://t.co/lvQvmuAZpq

[Jack Han @JhanHky]

A brief thread on how I define "hockey IQ."

It comes down to knowing, in any given scenario:

1) That you have option*s*
2) That some options are better
2) That making an okay decision quickly > making a perfect decision too late

[Russ Bitely @russbites]

Congrats to @LIGullsHockey along with @Chenzoo17Vinny and staff on winning USA Hockey Tier 1 U16 Championship. That’s back-to-back 🏆 🏆 and 3 of the last 4 titles.

2021-1st
2022-2nd
2023-1st
2024-1st

Ryan Cameron 31svs shutout win with Poul Andersen 🚨 & Marko Lisica 🚨
👏

[Chris Boettcher @chrisboettcher9]

The average man today lacks purpose.

Modern life breeds men who fall victim to cheap dopamine, cheap food, and shallow pleasures.

Here are 7 ways to reject average and take back control of your life:

[Gia Macool @GiaMMacool]

5 years old - Dad knows everything!

7 years old - Dad knows.

10 years old - Maybe dad doesn’t know?!

12 years old - Dad doesn’t know.

14 years old - Dads gone crazy!

16 years old - Can’t take dad seriously.

18 years old - What does dad know?!

22 years old - Dads talking rubbish!

24 years old - I know more than dad!

26 years old - Dad seems to know some things after all.

30 years old - Think I should ask dad about this?!

40 years old - It’s amazing how dad went through all this!

45 years old - Dads been right all along.

50 years old - If dad was here, I could have learned a lot.

[Donny Kane @Donny_kane]

@CoachRevak Crazy upper body rotation

[Kyle Cushman @Kyle_Cush]

Marc Johnstone:

• Doesn't make the USHL until 19
• Captains the Steel at 20
• 4 seasons at Sacred Heart, 2 as captain
• Cut from ECHL after turning pro
• Inks ECHL deal with Newfoundland
• Earns AHL contract with Marlies
• Signed by Penguins

And now 1st NHL recall at 27

[Pittsburgh Penguins @penguins]

The Penguins have recalled forwards Marc Johnstone, Jonathan Gruden, and Valtteri Puustinen from the @WBSPenguins.

Forwards Joona Koppanen and Alex Nylander have been re-assigned to WBS.

Forward Noel Acciari has been placed on injured reserve.

[Okotoks Oilers @OkotoksOilers]

First #AJHL goal for Oldwick, New Jersey's Sam Hall today - the first of two that the @sarumhockey grad scored in the win over DV!

[Brian Slugocki @BSlugocki]

I became a better “skills” coach when I began to deepen my understanding of the relationship between an individual, their teammates, defenders and environment they play in.

Here’s what I mean -

[Russ Bitely @russbites]

Congrats to @LIGullsHockey, @Chenzoo17Vinny, & staff on winning USA Hockey 🇺🇸 Tier 1 U16 Nattys.

Coach Smith gets the most of his players, very talented ‘06/‘07s group, should see many in the coming years. Pleasure to view their games this season. 👏 🏆 🥇 🐦