Playing a player out of position isn’t developing them it’s hurting them. Playing a player out of position and giving them no support, instruction, or
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.
Right to the End
“Character is tested when you’re up against it” Dick Vermeil. Character is what everyone is looking for. It’s always been important, but now it seems
One QMJHL Goaltender No One Is Talking About
Moncton Wildcats free agent Jacob Steinman is one goaltender no one is talking about, or shall we say, Moncton Wildcats free agent Jacob Steinman is
Observations From the Rink: More Skill, Less Creativity, Who’s to Blame?…….The System?
Is this generation of players more skilled, but less creative due to implementation of team systems at earlier levels of the game? Is that hurting
A Homecoming, The Last Ride and A Chance at a Championship
For the past five seasons Nicolas Savoie has called the QMJHL and Quebec home. He returns home for one last time to take on the
Showcase Tournaments, Winning Banners, and Two Shifts a Period
It’s always exciting to have another showcase tournament on the horizon. As the buzz and excitement grows, sometimes the focus narrows and goes from development
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