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Celebrate Team USA’s silver medal finish with Lamoureux twins Friday at men’s hockey game - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-03-05T09:08:00.001-06:00

Celebrate Team USA’s silver medal finish with Lamoureux twins Friday at men’s hockey game - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Slavin named to 2010 U.S. Womenâ€™s National Under-18 Team - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-03-05T09:06:00.001-06:00

Slavin named to 2010 U.S. Womenâ€™s National Under-18 Team - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Six named to All-WCHA Academic Team - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-03-05T09:05:00.001-06:00

Six named to All-WCHA Academic Team - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Women's hockey adds Swedish national coach Elander to staff - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-03-04T09:06:00.001-06:00

Women's hockey adds Swedish national coach Elander to staff - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Season concludes with 4-1 loss - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-02-28T13:06:00.001-06:00

Season concludes with 4-1 loss - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Sioux drop playoff opener to Bulldogs - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-02-28T13:05:00.001-06:00

Sioux drop playoff opener to Bulldogs - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Sioux spoil Mavericks senior day with shutout win - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-02-21T23:29:00.001-06:00

Sioux spoil Mavericks senior day with shutout win - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Sioux late rally attempt comes up short versus Mavericks - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-02-21T23:28:00.001-06:00

Sioux late rally attempt comes up short versus Mavericks - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Kirkham and Holmes named WCHA Scholar-Athletes - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-02-15T08:55:00.001-06:00

Kirkham and Holmes named WCHA Scholar-Athletes - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

BSU grabs last minute power-play goal to earn win - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-02-15T08:53:00.001-06:00

BSU grabs last minute power-play goal to earn win - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Sioux get shutout win over Beavers - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-02-13T11:53:00.001-06:00

Sioux get shutout win over Beavers - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

WHKY Game Notes: Sioux to conclude 2009-10 home action on Saturday - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-02-11T12:33:00.001-06:00

WHKY Game Notes: Sioux to conclude 2009-10 home action on Saturday - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Media day recap: Sioux prepare for final home game - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-02-11T12:32:00.001-06:00

Media day recap: Sioux prepare for final home game - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Things finally click in Columbus - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-02-08T11:44:00.001-06:00

Things finally click in Columbus - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Buckeyes claim overtime win over Sioux - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-02-08T11:41:00.001-06:00

Buckeyes claim overtime win over Sioux - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Sioux drop overtime heartbreaker to fifth-ranked Bulldogs 4-3 - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-01-31T07:53:00.001-06:00

Sioux drop overtime heartbreaker to fifth-ranked Bulldogs 4-3 - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

GAMEDAY: Women's hockey vs. Minnesota Duluth - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-01-30T09:52:00.001-06:00

GAMEDAY: Women's hockey vs. Minnesota Duluth - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Gophers edge Sioux 2-0; Complete back-to-back shutouts - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-01-25T19:46:00.001-06:00

Gophers edge Sioux 2-0; Complete back-to-back shutouts - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Shaky start leads to 3-0 Minnesota win - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-01-25T19:45:00.001-06:00

Shaky start leads to 3-0 Minnesota win - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Sioux/SCSU skate to 1-1 tie, Huskies win shootout 1-0 - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-01-18T08:54:00.001-06:00

Sioux/SCSU skate to 1-1 tie, Huskies win shootout 1-0 - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Fighting Sioux edged by St. Cloud State 2-1 - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-01-16T09:58:00.001-06:00

Fighting Sioux edged by St. Cloud State 2-1 - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

WHKY Game Notes: Sioux to host St. Cloud State in WCHA action - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-01-14T12:29:00.001-06:00

WHKY Game Notes: Sioux to host St. Cloud State in WCHA action - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Goaltenders shine as No. 6 Wisconsin edges Sioux 2-0 - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-01-14T12:28:00.001-06:00

Goaltenders shine as No. 6 Wisconsin edges Sioux 2-0 - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Sioux beat sixth-ranked Badgers 3-1 - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-01-14T12:27:00.001-06:00

Sioux beat sixth-ranked Badgers 3-1 - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

WHKY Game Notes: Women's Hockey Weekend set for Fargo - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-01-06T21:02:00.001-06:00

WHKY Game Notes: Women's Hockey Weekend set for Fargo - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Loken named WCHA Rookie of theWeek - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-01-06T21:01:00.001-06:00

Loken named WCHA Rookie of theWeek - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Pursuit of Gold: USA Olympic team announced; Christmas break - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-01-03T14:22:00.002-06:00

Pursuit of Gold: USA Olympic team announced; Christmas break - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Sioux return to win column in dominant fashion - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-01-03T14:22:00.000-06:00

Sioux return to win column in dominant fashion - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Sioux edged 3-1 by Dutchwomen - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2010-01-03T14:21:00.001-06:00

Sioux edged 3-1 by Dutchwomen - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Lamoureux twins part of final U.S. Olympic Team Roster - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-12-17T23:20:00.001-06:00

Lamoureux twins part of final U.S. Olympic Team Roster - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Highlights from the Sioux vs. Minnesota game Saturday afternoon

2009-12-13T11:06:00.001-06:00

Gophers power play its way to 3-1 win over Sioux - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-12-13T11:04:00.000-06:00

Gophers power play its way to 3-1 win over Sioux - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-12-07T18:25:00.003-06:00

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Sioux suffer heartbreaker in Bemidji - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-12-07T18:25:00.000-06:00

Sioux suffer heartbreaker in Bemidji - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Women's hockey team falls 3-0 to Bemidji State - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-12-07T18:23:00.000-06:00

Women's hockey team falls 3-0 to Bemidji State - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Sioux Announce Game Change

2009-12-05T11:08:00.001-06:00

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Women's hockey game change - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-12-05T11:08:00.000-06:00

Women's hockey game change - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Sioux return to conference action in a home-and-home series

2009-12-03T17:48:00.001-06:00

WHKY Game Notes: Sioux return to conference action in a home-and-home series - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-12-03T17:48:00.000-06:00

WHKY Game Notes: Sioux return to conference action in a home-and-home series - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-12-03T15:21:00.000-06:00

WHKY Game Notes: Sioux return to conference action in a home-and-home series - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Sioux rally late, erasing three-goal deficit, finish in 3-3 tie with Maine - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-11-30T10:19:00.000-06:00

Sioux rally late, erasing three-goal deficit, finish in 3-3 tie with Maine - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Sioux skate to 5-5 tie with Maine - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-11-30T10:13:00.001-06:00

Sioux skate to 5-5 tie with Maine - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

WHKY Game Notes: Sioux to host Black Bears in non-conference action - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-11-26T08:55:00.001-06:00

WHKY Game Notes: Sioux to host Black Bears in non-conference action - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

WHAT'S ON TAP: The University of North Dakota women's hockey returns to regular-season action hosting Hockey East's Maine Black Bears in a Friday/Saturday series with both games starting at 1:07 p.m. The games are a being held on the Olympic sheet of the Ralph Englestad Arena.

MEDIA INFORMATION: Most

Lamoureux twins lead USA Hockey youth movement

2009-11-25T15:08:00.002-06:00

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/vancouver/hockey/2009-11-24-lamoureux-usa-hockey_N.htm

As a hockey mom, Sarah Palin has nothing on Linda Lamoureux, mother to U.S. national team players Monique and Jocelyne.

The identical twins, 20, from Grand Forks, N.D., are in the mix to make the 2010 U.S. Olympic hockey team, which will be named Dec. 17 after two cuts finalize the 21-member squad.

Their most valuable....

Highlights from Saturday's game against Manitoba Maple Leafs

2009-11-23T13:16:00.001-06:00

Women's hockey offense on fire in 9-0 exhibition victory - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-11-23T12:57:00.000-06:00

Women's hockey offense on fire in 9-0 exhibition victory - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-11-18T21:56:00.001-06:00

WHKY Game Notes: SIoux back to action against Manitoba Maple Leafs - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-11-18T21:55:00.000-06:00

WHKY Game Notes: SIoux back to action against Manitoba Maple Leafs - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-11-18T21:51:00.001-06:00

WHKY Game Notes: SIoux back to action against Manitoba Maple Leafs - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

WHKY Game Notes: Sioux look to take advantage of time off - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-11-16T09:54:00.000-06:00

WHKY Game Notes: Sioux look to take advantage of time off - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Highlights from Saturday's game vs. OSU

2009-11-09T11:59:00.000-06:00

Interview with Coach Idalski after Saturday's game against OSU

2009-11-09T11:58:00.001-06:00

Sioux fall to Buckeyes 3-1 in series finale - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-11-09T11:58:00.000-06:00

Sioux fall to Buckeyes 3-1 in series finale - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

GAMEDAY: Women's hockey vs. Ohio State - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-11-07T10:46:00.000-06:00

GAMEDAY: Women's hockey vs. Ohio State - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Sioux one-up Buckeyes in back-and-forth 5-4 game - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-11-07T10:19:00.000-06:00

Interview with Coach Idalski after 5-4 victory over OSU

2009-11-07T10:06:00.001-06:00

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2009-11-07T10:06:00.000-06:00

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GAMEDAY: Women's hockey vs. Ohio State - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-11-06T18:00:00.000-06:00

GAMEDAY: Women's hockey vs. Ohio State - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Interview with Coach Idalski about hosting OSU this weekend

2009-11-04T18:12:00.000-06:00

WHKY Game Notes: Sioux return home for weekend tilt with Buckeyes - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-11-04T18:11:00.000-06:00

WHKY Game Notes: Sioux return home for weekend tilt with Buckeyes - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Sioux split weekend with St. Cloud; Success on Power Play and Overtime

2009-11-01T19:29:00.002-06:00

Lewis scores game winner in ot; Wiebe sets new program record with five points

After scoring only seven goals through six games to open the year, the University of North Dakota women's hockey team explodes for five goals, which was just enough to squeak by St. Cloud State University 5-4 in an overtime thriller at the National Hockey Center tonight.

Junior captain Kelly Lewis (Forest Lake, Minn.) connected on a one-timer at 2:26 of overtime on the power play for her first goal of the season, while sophomore Alyssa Wiebe (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) set a new program high .....

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Sioux fall to Huskies 3-2 to split series

ST. CLOUD, MINN. --- The University of North Dakota women's hockey team came into the day looking for a sweep over St. Cloud State University at the National Hockey Center but will have to settle with a series split as the Huskies edge the Sioux, 3-2.

"There was a lot of good things this weekend," head coach Brian Idalski said. "We are starting to execute a little better and got some good looks. Any points on the road in the WCHA are tough to come by and we put ourselves in position for a sweep...

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Ketch & Go: Vol. 1 (Oct. 21) - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-10-26T09:51:00.001-05:00

Ketch & Go: Vol. 1 (Oct. 21) - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Sioux penalty-killed into 4-1 loss against Bulldogs - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-10-26T09:49:00.001-05:00

Sioux penalty-killed into 4-1 loss against Bulldogs - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Penalties ache UND again, Sioux swept by Bulldogs - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

2009-10-26T09:49:00.000-05:00

Penalties ache UND again, Sioux swept by Bulldogs - FightingSioux.com: Official Web Site of University of North Dakota Athletics

Sioux fight hard but fall to Mankato State University 4-2 and 2-1 in overtime shootout

2009-10-20T15:11:00.002-05:00

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UND to take on Mankato Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th

2009-10-14T23:06:00.009-05:00

WHAT'S ON TAP: North Dakota opens WCHA action at the Ralph Englestad Arena this weekend hosting rival Minnesota State in a Saturday/Sunday series. Both games are scheduled for a 2:07 p.m. opening faceoff.

MEDIA INFORMATION: Most Fighting Sioux regular season home hockey games can be heard on 1440 AM ("The Fan") and on stations across the Fighting Sioux Radio Network (excluding Oct. 18 against Minnesota State, Nov. 21 against Manitoba Maple Leafs and Dec. 13 against Minnesota) with broadcaster Darrin Looker calling the action. A webcast and live stats will be available at FightingSioux.com

SCOUTING REPORT FOR THE MAVERICKS: .....

UND kicks off season with win over Manitoba

2009-09-26T13:14:00.000-05:00

Sioux to open hockey season hosting Manitoba

2009-09-22T19:02:00.000-05:00

The Positive Success Formula

2009-09-14T10:09:00.000-05:00

Great blog post form Jon Gordon. Our team is going to be reading his book, TRAINING CAMP this season and I am excited to see some of the personal development of our players.

"You have more control and influence than you think you do."

These were the words of an economist I heard speak as he talked about the economy, the housing market and the recession.

He reminded his audience that a lot of people make a lot of money during recessions. He stressed that these are the times when successful companies and successful people gain market share. He shouted when he told the group to look for buying opportunities over the next three years because there will be many.

In essence he was saying not to let the economy dictate your situation and success. Rather, change your belief system and focus on opportunities instead of challenges. Reminds me of the "Positive Shark Formula" (also known as The Positive Success Formula) I wrote about in The Shark and The Goldfish.

E + P = O

In the book, Sammy, a nice shark who feels that sharks get a bad rap and are in need of some positive publicity, teaches Gordy the goldfish that while we can’t control the events (E) in our life, we can control our positive energy and our positive actions (P) to these events and challenges and in turn this will determine the outcome (O).

Indeed, we have more control than we think we do. Our positive energy, our belief system, our attitude, and our actions have a huge impact on the life we live and the success we enjoy.

You can listen to the Constantly Negative News Channels and believe that success is impossible or you can change your belief and know that with God and an optimistic attitude, all things are possible. Instead of focusing on what they say you can't do, focus on what you can do. Instead of listening to the negative voices, focus on your positive choices.

I'm not saying it will be easy. We will certainly be tested on our journey. I'm an optimist but also a realist. These are challenging times. We may lose our job. We may experience financial difficulties. We may not sell our house as fast as we'd like. We may have to start a new business or venture. We may have set backs. But if we apply the Positive Success Formula to our life I guarantee we will have a big say and influence in the outcome. Instead of letting the world create us we will have a significant role in creating our world.

- Jon Gordon

The 8 Laws of Leadership

2009-09-09T11:59:00.002-05:00

Shared this with the team recently and thought I should pass it on further. Dr. William Cohen in his book, The Stuff of Heroes, writes that the eight universal laws of leadership are:

1. Maintain absolute integrity.

2. Know your stuff.

3. Declare your expectations.

4. Show uncommon commitment.

5. Expect positive results.

6. Take care of your people.

7. Put duty before self.

8. Get out in front.

twtpoll :: Which new Women"s Hockey jersey do you like best? (via @UND_WIH)

2009-07-29T09:02:00.001-05:00

twtpoll :: Which new Women"s Hockey jersey do you like best? (via @UND_WIH)

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Why Hockey Players Must Train Like They Play

2009-07-06T11:24:00.001-05:00

Nice article written about specific female hockey player training:

Determining how to condition properly for hockey is a controversial subject that is debated by coaches from the atom ranks all the way up to the pros. When it comes to designing an off-season training program, most experts agree on how to best develop strength, speed and power in young hockey players

, but there is always disagreement on how to best develop conditioning.

Slow & Steady Does NOT Win the Race

The game of hockey is characterized by short, explosive, high-intensity efforts interspersed with periods of complete rest. The best hockey players in the world are the ones who are strong, fast, agile and powerful - not those who can run at 10 miles in the fastest time. Hockey is simply not an endurance sport

. In fact, the best players on the ice tend to be the ones who perform poorly on off-ice tests of endurance.

The challenge is that players feel as though they are becoming more fit for hockey by focusing on increasing their endurance in the off-season. Players who go for long slow distance runs over the summer will definitely develop their endurance, but this enhancement will come at the expense of their ability to perform at the highest intensity level consistently throughout the game.

Do You Want to Be "Fit" or "Fast"?

Ultimately, on the issue of proper conditioning for hockey, it comes down to choosing between being aerobically ‘fit’ or being strong, fast and powerful. Players must make a trade-off when it comes to conditioning. They can either possess a high level of endurance or game-breaking speed and quickness. It is physiologically impossible to develop both of these qualities to their highest extent in athletes.

Elite hockey players are speed and power athletes

and must train to enhance those qualities. Players must develop their ability to perform repeated high-intensity intervals and maintain their ‘jump’ and explosiveness throughout an entire game, instead of focusing on their ability to go for long distances at a moderate pace.

In the majority of cases, young players are simply unaware that the endurance training they are devoting so much time and energy to is actually detrimental to their overall performance on the ice.

Bottom line: When young players focus on doing long slow distance training instead of high-intensity interval-based training, they are quite often training themselves OUT of hockey shape and are making themselves SLOW.

Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS is a Player Development Specialist and Founder of Total Female Hockey. In addition to training and coaching girls at all levels of hockey, from novice to the National team, Kim has also played at the highest level of women's hockey in the world for the last decade. Kim's female player development website (http://www.totalfemalehockey.com) features a state-of-the-art Complete Off-Season Training Program and her blog (http://www.totalfemalehockey.blogspot.com) gives the coaches and parents of aspiring young players access to the most up-to-date tips and advice on how to help their players take their game to the next level. To learn more about female-specific player development, get your Free Report: The #1 Mistake Female Players Make in the Off-Season at http://www.totalfemalehockey.com

Indicators of your next Success!

2009-07-03T12:51:00.002-05:00

Has been a long couple of weeks on the road working camps but I have come back with a ton of great information. Here is a terrific e-mail blast from Ryan Walter, I need to get him in to speak with our team soon.

What if I told you of a secret that the best in the world utilize to stay ahead of their opponents… would you take the next 4 minutes to think through how you could apply this to your life?

In his great read Talent is Overrated, author Geoff Colvin has a section on how the best in the world have developed their abilities to look for small, significant “Indicators” that give them an edge.

“Just as top tennis players look at the server’s body, not at the tennis ball, excellent performers in other fields have learned to spot non-obvious information that’s important.

More than 30 years ago, Sam Walton found an innovative way to gauge customer satisfaction. He realized that the best indicator of how happy his customers were was to measure how happy his employees were; the way managers treat the employees was the way employees would treat the customers.

What “Indicators” do you use in your sport, business or family?

Coaches at the NHL level have become very astute at developing “indicators” of how certain opposition teams will play their game.

Because video is used so efficiently to pre-scout opponents, coaching staffs will look for team trends or “indicators” on team tendencies in the areas of breakouts, fore-checks, power play setups and much more.

Many old NHL forwards like me developed simple “indicators” that could help us understand future moves or trends. One that I remember specifically: while driving wide with the puck on a defenseman in the offensive end we (forwards) would always watch the defenseman’s feet (or skates). As soon as that defenseman started to turn from skating backwards to pivoting to skate forward we would try our inside lateral move knowing that it was harder for the “D” to respond with his or her skates turned the wrong way.

The best in the world understand the significance of “indicators” in giving them the edge. What “indicators” have you developed in your life and business and what future “indicators” could you creatively develop to help you win tomorrow?

Dumbbell Combo Lifts - part 2

2009-06-09T10:11:00.002-05:00

The benefits are numerous:

1. Save time: train more than 1 body part at the same time
2. Less equipment: all you need is a set of dumbbells
3. Save space: you only need a couple of feet of space
4. Versatile: use your creativity to train almost any muscle group

Besides the above benefits, I've also found the dumbbell combos are great to work with small groups and teams. You can have you athletes stand in a circle so you can watch them all together.

Try these combination lifts in order for 6-8 reps.

LUNGE
BENT-OVER ROW
HAMMER CURL
WIDE
45 DEGREE LUNGE
SQUAT
BICEP CURL
ANGLED PRESS SHOULDER PRESS

Dumbbell Combo Lifts

2009-06-08T14:06:00.001-05:00

Here are some general guidelines for choosing an appropriate dumbbell weight:

Beginning male athletes: 12-20 lbs.
Beginning female athletes: 5-12 lbs.
Intermediate/Advanced male athletes: 25-40+ lbs.
Intermediate/Advanced female athletes: 15-25+ lbs.

Here's a sample circut that will work quads, hamstrings, glutes, hip flexors/extensors, deltoids, and triceps.

Try these exercises in order - do one rep of each lift for 5-8 total lifts in the set. Repeat the set 2-3 times.

SQUAT
UPRIGHT ROW
BICEP CURL
SHOULDER PRESS

Coach serves sobering alcohol facts

2009-06-04T10:52:00.002-05:00

Came across a great article discussing the effect of alcohol on the body and how it hampers performance. Below is a couple excerpts from CANDACE CHASE's article in The Daily Inter Lake.

Youthful drinking steals more than innocence from young drinkers, according to former champion runner and Olympic coach John Underwood.
For athletes, one drunken episode wipes out 14 days of training.

“That’s a huge price tag,” he said. “These are things I share with athletes.”

Speaking Tuesday at the third annual town-hall meeting in Kalispell on underage drinking, Underwood said studies have found that binge drinking impairs the brain longer than the night of partying does. He said alcohol damages the brain’s ability to send signals to the muscles. It doesn’t take a brain surgeon to make the connection, he said.

“Your brain operates your body,” he said.

A former NCAA All-American distance runner and World Masters Champion, Underwood coached or advised more than two dozen Olympians. A crusader for drug-free sports, he holds three International Olympic Solidarity diplomas for coaching.

As founder and director of The American Athletic Institute, Underwood made a reputation examining athletics and recreational drug use. He performed the only case study of the residual effects of alcohol on elite athletic performers.

But Underwood said he finds the greatest satisfaction working to keep all youths, not just athletes, free of alcohol and drugs. Because a majority of students participate in sports, he said, the alcohol-athletics connection resonates.

2009-06-02T14:42:00.000-05:00

4- Week Summer Conditioning Program for
All Athletes
Ryan Lee, MS, CSCS

Training during the summer is not always easy. Athletes might not have access to strength training equipment, and when it's nice outside, who wants to be stuck in a gym? People also tend to vacation during the summer so there might be a time constraint as well. Here's an effective conditioning workout you can do anywhere with only 1 medicine ball.

The program is designed to alternate between upper/lower body exercises. You can also add more sport specific exercises such as rotations or twists for baseball, tennis or golf. You are only limited by your imagination.

It's a great workout for an individual or an entire team lined up to perform together for workout variety.

The Program:
Mark 2 cones approximately 40 yards apart

^ ________________________________________ ^
A 40 yards B

Start at "A" and perform the first exercise. Then immediately after you perform the first exercise, jog to "B" with the medicine ball and perform the next exercise. Continue until your goal time is completed.

Perform the following program 3 days per week:
(do each exercise for 30 seconds before moving to the next cone)

Week 1:
1 Set of 12 minutes

Week 2:
1 Set of 15 minutes

Week 3:
2 Sets of 15 minutes

Week 4:
2 Sets of 20 minutes

LeBrun: Red Wings can pick 'em, but they also can d

2009-06-01T18:45:00.001-05:00

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7 Plyometric Exercises For Skaters

2009-06-01T08:38:00.002-05:00

These are a series of exercises that specifically help hockey players:

1. SPLIT JUMPS : Stand with feet as far apart as you can, front to back. Bend the front leg 90 degrees at the hip, and 90 degrees at the knee. The back knee should almost touch the ground. Jump up and switch leg positions. Land and jump right away to the original position. Repeat 10 times.

2. LATERAL BOUNDS: Stand with feet together and knees slightly bent. Bound sideways to your right by reaching out with the right leg as you push with the left. Land on the right foot. The left foot follows and lands in the original position. Repeat 10 times to the right and then reverse it and bound 10 times to the left, pushing with the right leg. Be careful to move sideways and use the muscles on the sides of hips for propulsion.

3. PIKE JUMPS: Start with feet shoulder width apart. Jump up and lift the legs up and out to each side. Try to touch your toes at the height of each jump. Try to keep your legs straight. Repeat 10 times.

4. SQUAT JUMPS WITH 360: Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Bend your knees and jump. While in the air, turn a complete revolution so that you land in the original position. Immediately jump again and turn a complete revolution the opposite way and land in your original position. You can use the same arm positions as your jumps on the ice. Repeat 10 times.

5. ONE FOOT ZIG-ZAG: Draw or tape 2 parallel lines 3 feet apart and about 30 feet long. Balance on one foot on one of the lines. Jump from one line to the other with the same foot in a continuous forward motion. Do not double-hop. Try to get 10 foot touches the length of the line. Then turn around and get 10 foot touches back with the other leg.

6. CALF PLYOS: Balance on the ball of one foot. Hop in place on that one foot propelling yourself upward with the calf and not the thigh. Don’t let your heel touch the ground. Try 30 continuously before switching to the other leg.

7. PLYO PUSH UPS: In regular push up position, with hands wider than shoulders, touch your chest to the floor and powerfully extend your arms. At the height of the motion, switch your hands to a narrow "stance", thumb to thumb and forefinger to forefinger. Touch your chest to this little "window" on the ground, and powerfully extend your arms again. While in the air switch to the original wide position. Repeat 10 times.

Hockey Conditioning - Part 2

2009-05-28T12:49:00.002-05:00

Here is the rest of Peter Twist's list:

Micro unloading: There are times in the season when players will physically and mentally hit the wall. To be clear, being tired doesn’t always mean rest is needed. If we rested every time someone was tired in a sport season we would rest every day. Even my 5 year old daughter says, “Daddy my legs are tired, I’ve got to get me some energy, can we run?”. Exercise gives energy. So usually we look to activity to energize the body over the long haul. However, in reading players, occasionally I will interpret their body language, on-ice mechanics, play, mood and other variables that suggest they have hit the wall. More is not always better. At these times we will lighten the frequency of workouts, cancel post-game workouts, and implement variety in routine and exercise style. This is not scheduled precisely into the master plan. Periodization (training schedule of what and when) is more than crunching numbers into a schedule. Hitting the wall can’t be predicted with accuracy. It is a subjective assessment and we must be responsive and willing to modify schedules when it appears.
Automatic unloading. A couple of months before play offs I implement an automatic unloading where players incur less taxing routines. This is to allow them to re-load for the home stretch so they can work hard going into play offs. Workouts heading into playoffs are intense and all about quality efforts.
Play Offs: Players who do not dress have a responsibility to do extra conditioning on the court/field/ice and in the weight room. They may sit every game until the championship and then get the nod. For themselves and for the team, they need to be more than ready, should the opportunity arise. Also, athletes getting minimal playing time per game require conditioning, as the game action is not enough to maintain their fitness levels. Dependent on the league, playoffs can run for up to two months. Someone can lose massive amounts of fitness over 8 weeks. Going into the championship round, players want to be at their very best. Go-to players who see endless playing time each game need plenty of rest – their energy expenditure is high plus it is a war of attrition as the physical combat intensifies. However, they should do a brief strength routine. This is to maintain their strength as well as give the sense of feeling strong. Even a short, light workout provides the kinesthetic sense of having strong, tight, powerful muscles, players feel like their joints are strong and have more confidence in their durability.
The cycle. Sport breaks the body down. Conditioning builds it back up. The trick is that each time the cycle is repeated, a player’s starting point needs to be higher each year, which leads to a better peak condition. This points to efforts during the season so that players are not deconditioned at the start of the off-season, putting themselves right back to the starting line again. Always take steps forward.

In a game, the most skilled players will look so in the first period. In double overtime, the most fit will be your top performers. Skill without fitness makes for a nice practice player. Play off performance is earned over the long haul through year-round sport-specific conditioning.

Peter Twist has coached in the NHL for 11 years and is currently a consultant for several NHL players and agents. An exercise physiologist with an MSc and specialization in Coaching Science, Twist has published over 300 papers, authored 4 books and 11 DVD’s on athlete development and delivered lectures to thousands of trainers and coaches internationally. Recognized as a leader in his industry, Twist was honoured with the National Strength & Conditioning Association's 1998 Presidents Award and CanFitPro 2003 Specialty Presenter of the Year Award. Twist is the President & CEO of Twist Conditioning Inc. For more information or to contact Peter, visit www.sportconditioning.ca For Fitness products from Peter visit www.athleteconditioning.com

Hockey Conditioning - Part 1

2009-05-26T11:52:00.005-05:00

As a college coach I am often asked what is the greatest weakness of most incoming players. The answer is most players have not learned how to physically train their bodies. This week I want to focus on sharing information regarding Strength Training and Conditioning.

Probably my favorite article is Peter Twist's about gearing up for the playoffs and his list -

You want your team to work hard in the off season and continue to ramp up to play offs with a full season conditioning commitment. You want a team that will go to work at the most important time – the final game segment leading into play offs – versus dropping off. To accomplish that through a long season and within the complex dynamics of a team of personalities, there has to be specific mechanics in place to have a successful process. First, here are the rules:

There are challenges, but there are no excuses.
The best players on the team are by default also leaders. Less skilled players can be leaders if they want to and have the attributes. A team’s best players are automatically in a leadership position, it is not an option.
Your best players must lead. They must buy into training, speak positively about it, and essentially walk the walk. They don’t skip out of workouts. If they do, more players will eventually join them. If they are the most dedicated, focused and hardest working, they set the pace for the entire team. It is a dramatic effect – positive or negative.
The head coach must be able to articulate the importance of conditioning, speak positively about it, and make it a formal part of player evaluations and the selection process. They must also have consequences in place for poor conditioning or poor adherence, and reinforce the importance of conditioning to team success.
Support staff, including medical trainers, equipment trainers, administration, what have you, must speak positively about player development and encourage the players to commit to the time to do it as well as encourage them to go after it. If support staff is more worried about being buddy buddy with players to the point they speak poorly about team activities, weak links develop which are cancerous to the team building process.

An injury is not a ticket to watching TV and hanging out in the trainers (medical) room. It is instead a ticket to extra weight room time, extra time on the ice/court/field, building up both the injured area as well as turning the set back into an opportunity to improve unrelated areas.

Developing Expectational Performance

2009-05-22T08:50:00.002-05:00

Here is the second part of Ryan Walter's e-mail blast from yesterday.

Developing Expectational Performance
Create the win in your mind's eye

During the 1999 World Championships of Hockey, Canada and the Czech Republic were tied at the end of regulation play. Under the tournament format, the two teams would next compete in a ‘shoot out' to decide the winner of the game. The shoot out consisted of five players from one team moving in from the red line one at a time, trying to score on the other team's goalie. The opposing team would also get their shots and the team with the most goals would then win the game.

The two teams involved had very different attitudes towards the impending shoot out, and expressed these views publicly. Team Canada goaltender Ron Tugnutt said later, "The thought of a shoot out had been going through my mind for the last five days. My worst nightmare had come true."

Conversely, Radik Dvorak, of the Czech Republic team, was on record as saying that he had been looking forward to the shoot out. "We wanted to go to penalty shots, because it is our best chance. We can score goals on penalty shots; many guys can."

Can you guess the outcome? The Czech Republic won the shoot out, and enjoyed every minute of it. Winning mental expectations are crucial to a winning performance.

Have an awesome week!

Ryan

Contact Ryan Walter:
Email: ryan@ryanwalter.com
Telephone: 1-866 728-3603
www.ryanwalter.com

We get what we FOCUS on... and EXPECT

2009-05-21T09:46:00.005-05:00

I often receive little e-mail blasts from former Stanley Cup Winner and Motivational Speaker Ryan Walter. I thought this one was a perfect fit for the playoffs right now.

I have watched many professional hockey players complain publicly, "I am playing poorly, I just can't seem to score any goals, and I hope that I don't get traded." If an athlete is making these negative statements to the public, imagine what is going on in his or her mind. In effect, we talk ourselves into our ‘goal scoring slumps.' We often focus on what might happen, instead of creating energy around what WILL happen (what you want to happen.)

There is an old parable about a foolish peasant who was sent to visit his master's house. The master brought him into his study and offered him some soup. As the peasant was about to drink it, he noticed a small snake in his bowl. Not wanting to offend his master, he drank it anyway, and within a few days fell so ill that he was brought back to the house.

The master again took the peasant into his study, and prepared some medicine in a small bowl, which he then gave to the peasant. Just as the peasant was about to drink the medicine, he noticed another snake in the bowl. This time he pointed it out, and loudly complained that this was the reason he had become sick in the first place. Roaring with laughter, the master pointed to the ceiling where a large bow was hanging. "It is the reflection of the bow blowing in the wind you are seeing," he said. "There is no snake at all."

The peasant looked again and, sure enough, there was no snake in his bowl, only a reflection. He left the house without taking the medicine and regained his health within the day.

When we put limitations on ourselves, we have swallowed imaginary mental snakes. And they are always real... until we find out otherwise.

Physical preparation to play at the NHL level requires amazing dedication. In fact, today's NHL player is in better shape than players were in previous generations. I recognized early in my NHL career that physical preparation was extremely important, but I also found that if I developed my mental toughness, I would gain a significant edge over players who played hard only when they felt like it. While I was playing professional hockey through two decades, I worked to focus my reading and research on the exact areas that I needed to improve. One of the best compliments that a player can receive from his peers in the game of hockey is, "He comes to play every night!" By working on my "mental muscles," I was ready to play my best, whether I felt like it or not.

Contact Ryan Walter:

Email: ryan@ryanwalter.com
Telephone: 1-866 728-3603
www.ryanwalter.com

11 Winning Mental Attitudes for Hockey - Part 2

2009-05-20T10:58:00.003-05:00

Psychologists have identified eleven mental attitudes that have a direct bearing on success in athletics whether an athlete becomes an all-star or also-ran depends on what’s in his head and heart

5. LEADERSHIP
Winners tend to enjoy the role of leader. When leadership is reached, they step forward and take charge. They are dynamic people who like to influence others and take control of situations.

4. RESPONSIBILITY
Winners accept total responsibility for their actions. They admit errors and will not blame other or makes excuses. They recognize their own mistakes and the need for change and improvement.

3. DETERMINATION
Determination make winners. The refusal to quit or accept defeat the persistence to try and try again, the willingness to practice long and hard. Determined athletes are relentless in their efforts to improve and to win.

2. AGGRESSIVENESS
Winners make things happen instead of waiting for them to happen. They take charge, force actions, and produce results. They assert themselves strongly, make their presence felt. They thrive on competition.

1. DESIRE
Desire provides the drive that carries an athlete to success. Dedicated athletes have strong desire to improve, to compete, and to win. No one gets to be best without a burning desire to do the best.

11 Winning Mental Attitudes for Hockey - Part 1

2009-05-19T09:05:00.003-05:00

Psychologists have identified eleven mental attitudes that have a direct bearing on success in athletics whether an athlete becomes an all-star or also-ran depends on what’s in his head and heart.

11. TRUST

Winners are believers. They accept people at face value, and know that mutual trust is a major factor in building team morale and unity. Trusting athletes communicate and cooperate better with their teammates and coach.

10. CONSCIENTIOUSNESS

Winners have high standards of character. They have a deep sense of obligation, and knows team must have discipline to be successful. They put the welfare of the team first, don’t beat rules, and regulations to suit themselves.

9. COACHBILITY

Winners respect the coach and the coaching process. They know that coaching is important to their development and progress as an athlete. They are receptive to the coach’s advice and follow it.

8. MENTAL TOUGHNESS

Mental toughness is a big factor in athletic success. Winners can accept strong criticism and rigorous training from a demanding coach. They recover quickly from setbacks, don’t fall apart when the going gets rough

7. EMOTIONAL CONTROL

Successful athletes can handle the pressure of competitive sports. They stay cool, adjust quickly, and are not upset by bad calls. They deliver top performance regardless of the circumstances.

6. SELF-CONFIDENCE

Self-confidence builds winners. Winners have confindence in their abilities and can act decisively. They believe they can successfully meet challenges, handle unexpected situations. Never doubt their own ability.

Colorado Select’s Furia blazes trail to UND

2009-05-18T09:11:00.003-05:00

Nice article by USA Hockey on Sioux recruit Ashley Furia.

USA Hockey

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2009-05-15T12:45:00.003-05:00

Potential Jerseys styles for next season -

Game 7 winner

2009-05-15T10:36:00.004-05:00

Source: www.freep.com

Detroit's Daniel Cleary celebrates on the ice after scoring his teams game winning goal during 3rd period action between the Detroit Red Wings and the Anaheim ducks in game 7 of their playoff series, Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, MI. (JULIAN H. GONZALEZ/DFP)

The FIVE Golden Rules

2009-05-15T10:24:00.004-05:00

Fighting Sioux Women's Hockey
The FIVE Golden Rules

DO YOUR BEST
- Academically
- Athletically
- Socially

ALWAYS STRIVE TO DO BETTER

DO WHAT IS RIGHT

TREAT OTHERS LIKE YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED

COMMUNICATE

MANAGEMENT LESSON #1

2009-05-15T10:21:00.003-05:00

Lesson One:

An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing. A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing?" The eagle answered: "Sure, why not." So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.

Management Lesson - To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.

Detroit Red Wings escape Anaheim Ducks in second round's best series - ESPN

2009-05-15T08:54:00.001-05:00

Detroit Red Wings escape Anaheim Ducks in second round's best series - ESPN

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N.D. higher ed board advocates dumping UND nickname, logo | Grand Forks Herald | Grand Forks, North Dakota

2009-05-14T13:23:00.001-05:00

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Wings, Ducks know what's at stake tonight | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

2009-05-14T08:57:00.001-05:00

Wings, Ducks know what's at stake tonight | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

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16 Rules for Survival and Success - PART II

2009-05-14T08:33:00.001-05:00

Here is the rest of Bob Parson's list:
9. Measure everything of significance. I swear this is true. Anything that is measured and watched, improves.

10. Anything that is not managed will deteriorate. If you want to uncover problems you don't know about, take a few moments and look closely at the areas you haven't examined for a while. I guarantee you problems will be there.

11. Pay attention to your competitors, but pay more attention to what you're doing. When you look at your competitors, remember that everything looks perfect at a distance. Even the planet Earth, if you get far enough into space, looks like a peaceful place.

12. Never let anybody push you around. In our society, with our laws and even playing field, you have just as much right to what you're doing as anyone else, provided that what you're doing is legal.

13. Never expect life to be fair. Life isn't fair. You make your own breaks. You'll be doing good if the only meaning fair has to you, is something that you pay when you get on a bus (i.e., fare).

14. Solve your own problems. You'll find that by coming up with your own solutions, you'll develop a competitive edge. Masura Ibuka, the co-founder of SONY, said it best: "You never succeed in technology, business, or anything by following the others." There's also an old Asian saying that I remind myself of frequently. It goes like this: "A wise man keeps his own counsel."

15. Don't take yourself too seriously. Lighten up. Often, at least half of what we accomplish is due to luck. None of us are in control as much as we like to think we are.

16. There's always a reason to smile. Find it. After all, you're really lucky just to be alive. Life is short. More and more, I agree with my little brother. He always reminds me: "We're not here for a long time; we're here for a good time."

I wanted to share this great list with you, because sometimes its good to take a step back and make sure our attitudes and direction are on track. This list, for me, helps me to maintain a good perspective.

16 Rules for Survival and Success - Part I

2009-05-13T10:23:00.002-05:00

This is an article I received awhile back from Dan Tudor and I refer to it often. It is Bob Parsons, the founder of GoDaddy.com, (the Internet domain registration company) tips for survival and success.

Here is Part I of the list:

1. Get and stay out of your comfort zone. I believe that not much happens of any significance when we're in our comfort zone. I hear people say, "But I'm concerned about security." My response to that is simple: "Security is for cadavers."

2. Never give up. Almost nothing works the first time it's attempted. Just because what you're doing does not seem to be working, doesn't mean it won't work. It just means that it might not work the way you're doing it. If it was easy, everyone would be doing it, and you wouldn't have an opportunity.

3. When you're ready to quit, you're closer than you think. There's an old Chinese saying that I just love, and I believe it is so true. It goes like this: "The temptation to quit will be greatest just before you are about to succeed."

4. With regard to whatever worries you, not only accept the worst thing that could happen, but make it a point to quantify what the worst thing could be. Very seldom will the worst consequence be anywhere near as bad as a cloud of "undefined consequences." My father would tell me early on, when I was struggling and losing my shirt trying to get Parsons Technology going, "Well, Robert, if it doesn't work, they can't eat you."

5. Focus on what you want to have happen. Remember that old saying, "As you think, so shall you be."

6. Take things a day at a time. No matter how difficult your situation is, you can get through it if you don't look too far into the future, and focus on the present moment. You can get through anything one day at a time.

7. Always be moving forward. Never stop investing. Never stop improving. Never stop doing something new. The moment you stop improving your organization, it starts to die. Make it your goal to be better each and every day, in some small way. Remember the Japanese concept of Kaizen. Small daily improvements eventually result in huge advantages.

8. Be quick to decide. Remember what General George S. Patton said: "A good plan violently executed today is far and away better than a perfect plan tomorrow."

Detroit Red Wings vs. Anaheim Ducks - Recap - May 12, 2009 - ESPN

2009-05-13T09:29:00.001-05:00

Detroit Red Wings vs. Anaheim Ducks - Recap - May 12, 2009 - ESPN

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Carlyle keeps Ducks players loose as they face elimination

2009-05-12T15:54:00.003-05:00

Interesting approach to game 6 by the Ducks coach playing small games on Monday. Read below for more we will see if it works.

As the Ducks took the ice for practice Monday, Carlyle had his players reverse the way in which they normally hold their hockey sticks. Righties became lefties and vice versa as multiple pucks where thrown into play for a series of scrimmages around the rink.

"I didn't think it was a day where you want to come to work and drag your knuckles and say here we go again," explained Carlyle, a Norris Trophy winning defenceman during his 18-year NHL career.The plan was to take some playoff tension out of the air.

"You can see a lot of smiles on faces and a much lighter approach to practice," said Carlyle. "Turn the page and you start to feel good about being at the rink."

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The Free Press, Mankato, MN - Means named women’s hockey coach

2009-05-12T12:38:00.002-05:00

The Free Press, Mankato, MN - Means named women’s hockey coach

Welcome coach Means to women's hockey. Und hopes the developing rivarly continues to grow with him as the new head coach at Mankato.

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Are Ducks feeling effects of playoff inexperience? | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

2009-05-12T12:28:00.001-05:00

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Wings' Brian Rafalski could play in Game 6 vs. Ducks | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

2009-05-12T11:06:00.002-05:00

Wings' Brian Rafalski could play in Game 6 vs. Ducks Freep.com Detroit Free Press

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