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Things to Do to Start the New Season - SkateGuard

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21 Oct 2026

Things to Do to Start the New Season

The new season has started. Hopefully you had a great offseason, and the first few games of your new season are off to a great start! First impressions have been

Rob Martini

The Off-Ice Checklist Every Elite Hockey Family Should Have - SkateGuard Hockey

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25 Sep 2026

The Off-Ice Checklist Every Elite Hockey Family Should Have

You’ve made the team. You’ve got an offer. Someone wants to represent you. A coach is talking about the next level. Suddenly, there are decisions to make, and not all

Rob Martini

Team Me: The Off-Ice Team Every NHL Prospect Needs | Young man wearing a suit sitting in front of a board table, with advisors seated around the table - SkateGuard

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17 Jul 2026

Team Me: The Off-Ice Team Every NHL Prospect Needs

The NHL Entry Draft recently wrapped up in Buffalo, and as usual it gave armchair captains a lot to jaw about: “generational talents” at the top, a few surprises down

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An Open Letter to OHL Draft-Eligible Players | Stressed teenager hlding his hands to his face - SkateGuard Hockey

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10 Jun 2026

An Open Letter to OHL Draft-Eligible Players

May was Mental Health Awareness Month. There is a virtually limitless number of forces that can impact your mental health as a hockey player. But if you are a 15-year-old

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