What’s in a number? Every number in the game of hockey means something to the player, team and fan base. It seems like every number
Author: Craig Eagles @Eags37
Craig Eagles majored in Kinesiology and Education at the University of New Brunswick. He once was head coach of the Moncton Purple Knights men’s AAA hockey program for four seasons, and head coach of the women’s program for another. He then made the jump to Junior “A” hockey as a video and practice coach with the Moncton Beavers. He returned to Moncton’s minor hockey level where he won a Provincial Championship and the Competitive Coach of the Year award in 2012. In December of 2016, Craig joined the QMJHL Central Scouting Agency as a regional scout for New Brunswick. On top of being a High School teacher, Eagles has been broadcasting hockey on Rogers TV since 2009 and has been a colour analyst for the QMJHL for the past five seasons before stepping away from that position in 2021.
He started the Co Coaches Corner Blog in 2012-2013 and has been writing about hockey and various other sports ever since.
Gap Year
What if a very young promising player isn’t ready? Do you rush them or give them time? Do you expose them to harsh reality of
Observations From the Rink: Showcase and Promote
Showcase and Promote. Two words you hear a lot around the rinks these days, showcase and promote. Obviously, there’s a massive difference between the two.
It’s Time to Say Thank You
In the past, I’ve been criticized for thanking people that have helped me along the way on my social media platforms. I really don’t know
One Step Closer
Jonathan Aspirot is one step closer to his dream of playing in the National Hockey League. The undrafted hard-nosed defender has earned every opportunity that
The Offseason
The pendulum continues to swing. The great debate has and will continue to rage on around the topic of specialization and the game of hockey.
The Quick Shift 