Hockey’s Arsenal

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[Hockey’s Arsenal @HockeysArsenal]

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[Greg Revak, CFP® @CoachRevak]

Happy New Year! I hope your 2026 resolutions hold strong.

If they don’t and people try to hold you accountable, share this:

[Nick Smallridge @nasthe3rd]

Excited about this new episode with @HockeysArsenal and @CoachRevak.

Got to explore a lot in a short amount of time:
🔹the Method of Amplification of Error
🔹Game-like Constraints
🔹Fostering Player Ownership
🔹Experiential Learning

https://t.co/ceZM3VWqcK

[Greg Revak, CFP® @CoachRevak]

Daily Detail - Bank Pass Behind

Malkin working the angles to pass behind Brazeau rather than in front. Looks easy here, but try this yourself!

The D that stepped can’t get to the puck and is completely back footed.

Bonus… Brazeau drags his leg to ensure he is onside.

[Greg Revak, CFP® @CoachRevak]

If your players understand this, you’re in business.

Or as my friends in the south say, “now we’re cooking with peanut oil”

[Greg Revak, CFP® @CoachRevak]

Daily Detail - Middle Entry

Middle entries are so important as they squeeze the defense in and open outside space.

Middle entry, kick wide, find late player.

Bonus… entry player finishes he route to the net and stops to drive back the D and open space higher in the zone.

[Greg Revak, CFP® @CoachRevak]

Daily Detail - Attack 4 & Ready Change

With backchecking a focal coaching point, it’s important to get numbers up ice when attacking on the rush.

We see Chicago attacking with 4 while the goal scorer comes onto the ice ready. No fumbling of his stick, and a few hard strides.

[Greg Revak, CFP® @CoachRevak]

Daily Detail - Stick & Body Deception

Quintin Byfield sprints up ice and shows he is taking away the near wall.

As he notices the puck carrier look and chance body language to pass middle, he pulls his stick and body there to get the interception!

[Greg Revak, CFP® @CoachRevak]

Dive more into MSL:
https://t.co/1KEGCVeHva

[Greg Revak, CFP® @CoachRevak]

Clip of the day - Puck protection, Using your (ass)et

Great job in puck protection using their back side. Placing themselves between the opposition & puck

Often the D will push the O into space to give separation, creating space

O always have their head up, scanning the ice

[Champs App @champs_app]

🚨 New Collaboration Episode with the HockeyIQ Podcast! 🚨
Our co-founder digs deeper into hockey player development with @CoachRevak from @HockeysArsenal, covering:
• Game play styles & tactics
• What scouts look for
• Zone entries & situational play
• Puck management
• Clean defensive feet
… and more to sharpen your game!

Listen here ⬇️
🔊 https://t.co/aOez2baifv
🍎 https://t.co/fgpbV3ZtFj
📺 https://t.co/CUcFuyjThU

#playerdevelopment #collegehockey #hockey #hockeycoach #ncaahockey #collegehockeyrecruiting #cawlidgehockey

[Greg Revak, CFP® @CoachRevak]

Preparation determines outcomes.

Good reminder what we actually get out of being involved with sport.

[Greg Revak, CFP® @CoachRevak]

Your life after hockey will be longer than your life in hockey… so you have to be all in.

Motivation stops at 6am and will make up 1% of your success.

Discipline and the ability to get better is what actually makes the difference.

[Greg Revak, CFP® @CoachRevak]

Best explanation you’ll see about the difference between blocked practice vs random practice.

Blocked practice has a deceiving trait to it that makes it feel like you’re learning better…

[Greg Revak, CFP® @CoachRevak]

A common issue with young D… passing without creating an advantage first.

Notice how the puck carrier beats F1 then attracts F2 before passing to create 3v2:

[Greg Revak, CFP® @CoachRevak]

I recommend one leg skating.

Always funny when players start by trying to push against air with their off leg.

They quickly learn downforce and rolling edges. Add a puck once it becomes too easy.

[Greg Revak, CFP® @CoachRevak]

Two solid translatable tactics:

(1) Hide your feet’s intentions until late or flip flop them to throw off the forechecker

(2) Follow your shot to the net for additional opportunities!

[Greg Revak, CFP® @CoachRevak]

Muskegon wins the USHL title!

Their head coach @ParkerBurgess_ is awesome.

You can check out his hockey iq podcast episode on all platforms

YouTube - https://t.co/ca90jlXthz

Spotify - https://t.co/ZxhlghY2I3

Apple - https://t.co/JaBj9SC55k

[Hockey’s Arsenal @HockeysArsenal]

A player’s identity drives everything. Understand and grow.

[Greg Revak, CFP® @CoachRevak]

Don’t let your perception of your identity ruining being a winning basketball player @mindthegamepod.

Winning players adapt and evolve:

[Greg Revak, CFP® @CoachRevak]

Pat “Big Rig” Maroon is a beloved player

Reflecting on his career:
- Being a good teammate is the most important thing
- Even in the lows, be the positive person
- Be there for your teammates
- Make the new players feel comfortable
- Off ice care translates to on ice performance

[Greg Revak, CFP® @CoachRevak]

Yes, talent matters. But talent has a broad definition.

Most of the time, it’s NOT about having a GIFT. It’s about having GRIT.

Talents in life:
- Discipline
- Patience
- Trusting yourself
- Embracing the process
- Managing yourself/your life

Everybody has to work at them.