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This is the place for the occasional word on equipment, nutrition, playing techniques, strategies or events.  "Roach" will post his tips, controversial topics and comments.
Keep "checkin' in".  Here's what you will find in his nasty little corners...

13 Simple Rules for Hockey Parents   Some of them are strictly hockey, but the others are life lessons for raising kids that will need to fit into society some day. Thanks to John Buccigross of ESPN and NHL2NIGHT.          12/21/01

The Magic Helmet We’ll be very surprised if we don’t see this kid on TV in a few years, but in the mean time, tune in parents, coaches and players and give this kid a listen (and learn a lesson).                                                          12/21/09

Un-Probability According to a study published by the NCAA, your chances of “making it big time” are slimmer than you think.                             2/21/03

Jock vs. Nerd     A perspective on money and how to go about making it.
Athletic scholarships vs.  academic  scholarships.                    10/28/99

Hockey After High School  Boston College Jr. Defenseman Bobby Allen
tells what it was like to be recruited, and the decisions he faced.  Other Long Island players are mentioned as well.                 3/17/00

Say a Prayer for Captain Video  The game of hockey has provided us with  some great contributors.  What makes them so great?                                                                 12/27/99   Updated 6/13/03

The Nest   A humble "Thanks" from a veteran coach                   6/30/01

Way to Go, Dad !   This is an ugly but sobering story of a wacko parent
who went one step too far.                                                             8/7/00

Tiger Know Focus   As Yogi once said, "90% of the game is half mental."  Whatever that equation boils down to, read this to see the what it takes mentally master your game.                                                     2/11/00  Republished 2/15/04
SORRY TIGER, YOU’RE NOT THE ROLE MODEL WE THOUGHT YOU WERE...

The Coach is Wrong!, Right?    Professional or amateur, many coaching problems are the same.  Read what one amateur coach E-mailed in, what one pro said about his coach and what high school players need to do to continue playing
at the next level                                                                              11/30/99

Ice Rage / Roller Rage!?  *@#^&!   
Ice Rage:  Details of a paralyzing hit from behind, the charges stemming from this rediculous incident and the consequences.  The 15 year old offender may may be
assigned to a juvenile home until he is 21                                               12/29/99
Roller Rage:  This local roller hockey player could be looking at all four corners for a long  time.  "C'mon, it's just a game!" tells how you can deal with anger             11/19/99

Sugar Blast?, I don't think so!     What is the best thing to eat or drink for maximum performance while on ice and why !                                     11/4/99

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