Recently I had back-to-back skill sessions with a group of professional players (NHL, AHL, ECHL, Europe, College) and a group of 2008/09-born AAA youth players.
Aside from age, size and strength, the biggest difference between the pros and the kids were in the following areas:
Catching backhand passes
Knowing how to spot the puck in space for one’s self
Und…
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