Hockey, Tabletop Games, and Woodworking: A Geek's Ramblings

Hockey, tabletop games, woodworking, and musings from a retired IT pro with 25+ years of experience. Diving into eclectic passions and lifelong geekery!

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Cost-Effective Equipment for Off-Ice Hockey Training

Cost-Effective Equipment for Off-Ice Hockey Tra...

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

I often get asked about the best tools for off-ice hockey training. With so many products available, it can be challenging to determine which ones are worth the investment. Ice...

Cost-Effective Equipment for Off-Ice Hockey Tra...

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

I often get asked about the best tools for off-ice hockey training. With so many products available, it can be challenging to determine which ones are worth the investment. Ice...

Beyond the Ice: Sports to Complement Youth Hockey

Beyond the Ice: Sports to Complement Youth Hockey

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

I often get asked which sports would best complement hockey when coaching youth hockey players. Studies have shown that participation in multiple sports helps with developing athletic skills while decreasing...

Beyond the Ice: Sports to Complement Youth Hockey

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

I often get asked which sports would best complement hockey when coaching youth hockey players. Studies have shown that participation in multiple sports helps with developing athletic skills while decreasing...

Combatting Bullying in Youth Hockey: A Coach’s Guide

Combatting Bullying in Youth Hockey: A Coach’s ...

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

While hockey fosters teamwork, discipline, and perseverance, its competitive and physical nature creates an environment where bullying occurs frequently and is often ignored or overlooked. This issue can negatively impact...

Combatting Bullying in Youth Hockey: A Coach’s ...

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

While hockey fosters teamwork, discipline, and perseverance, its competitive and physical nature creates an environment where bullying occurs frequently and is often ignored or overlooked. This issue can negatively impact...

Where to Play Youth Hockey in the DMV

Where to Play Youth Hockey in the DMV

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

As a youth hockey coach in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia), I’m often asked about the different options for kids to get involved in hockey. Whether your child is just...

Where to Play Youth Hockey in the DMV

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

As a youth hockey coach in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia), I’m often asked about the different options for kids to get involved in hockey. Whether your child is just...

Hockey Rinks in Virginia, Maryland, and DC (DMV)

Hockey Rinks in Virginia, Maryland, and DC (DMV)

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

As a youth hockey coach, I’m constantly asked, “Where can my child play hockey?” or "Where can I play hockey?" Finding this information can be tricky, so I decided to...

Hockey Rinks in Virginia, Maryland, and DC (DMV)

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

As a youth hockey coach, I’m constantly asked, “Where can my child play hockey?” or "Where can I play hockey?" Finding this information can be tricky, so I decided to...

Why Shortening the Bench Hurts Youth Hockey Development

Why Shortening the Bench Hurts Youth Hockey Dev...

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

What is "Shortening the Bench" in Youth Hockey? “Shortening the bench” refers to the practice of limiting the number of players rotated onto the ice, often to favor more skilled...

Why Shortening the Bench Hurts Youth Hockey Dev...

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

What is "Shortening the Bench" in Youth Hockey? “Shortening the bench” refers to the practice of limiting the number of players rotated onto the ice, often to favor more skilled...